Operation Manual
41MS 240, MS 260, MS 260 C
: Use a 4 mm diameter drift to drive 
out the cylindrical pin at the chain 
tensioner side.
: The tensioner slide (1) must butt 
against the thrust pad (arrow).
– Back off the spindle (1) in service 
tool until it is clear of the 
crankshaft stub.
: Push the service tool (2) 
5910 890 2205 over the collar 
screws, fit the nuts (arrows) and 
tighten them firmly.
165RA117 TG
165RA078 TG
1
165RA478 TG
2
1
Versions with Quick Chain 
Tensioner
: Push the service tool (1) 
5910 890 2205 over the collar 
screw, fit the nut and tighten it 
firmly.
: Turn the spindle (2) clockwise 
until the crankshaft stub is 
pushed out of the ball bearing.
This operation releases the clutch 
side of the crankcase and separates 
the two halves.
– Install new ball bearings and oil 
seals, b 8.6.2 and b 8.3
: Remove the gasket (1).
165RA479 TG
1
2
165RA120 TG
1
Removing – ignition side 
Use the tools in the service tool set 
5910 007 2200 for removing and 
installing.
– Unscrew the spindle (1) of 
service tool 5910 890 2220 until 
the drilled plate (2) butts against 
the crankcase – left-hand thread.
: Fit the plate (2) 5910 893 2102 
against the ignition side of the 
crankcase so that the number 
"16" (arrow) is at the bottom.
: Insert three M5x72 screws (3) in 
the holes marked "16" and 
tighten them down against the 
drilled plate.
: Turn the spindle (1) 
counterclockiwse until the 
crankshaft is pushed out of the 
ignition side of the crankcase.
16
16
16
16
165RA121 TG
2
1
3
16
16
16
16
165RA122 TG
1










