Storing The Machine; Checking And Replacing The Chain Sprocket - Stihl MS 201 TC-M Instruction Manual

Storing the Machine

For periods of 3 months or longer
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
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well ventilated area.
Dispose of fuel properly in
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accordance with local
environmental requirements.
Run the engine until the carburetor
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is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
Remove the saw chain and guide
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bar, clean them and spray with
corrosion inhibiting oil.
Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
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special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
If you use a biological chain and bar
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lubricant, e.g. STIHL BioPlus,
completely fill the chain oil tank.
Store the machine in a dry, high or
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locked location, out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
MS 201 TC-M
Checking and Replacing the
Chain Sprocket
Remove chain sprocket cover, saw
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chain and guide bar
Release chain brake – pull hand
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guard against the front handle
Fitting a new chain sprocket
after use of two saw chains or
–
earlier
if the wear marks (arrows) are
–
deeper than 0.02 in (0.5 mm) –
otherwise the service life of the saw
chain is reduced – use check gauge
(special accessory) to test
Using two saw chains in alternation
helps preserve the chain sprocket.
For the removal and installation of chain
sprocket and clutch described in the
following, a locking strip is required to
immobilize the piston in the cylinder. The
locking strip is included with the
replacement chain sprocket.
STIHL recommends use of original
STIHL chain sprockets in order to
ensure optimal functioning of the chain
brake.
Removal
Pull off the spark plug boot
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1
Unscrew spark plug (1)
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Turn the clutch until the piston is in
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the lower part of the cylinder
2
Insert the locking strip (2) through
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the opening as far as it will go into
the cylinder
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