Owner's Manual

MS 261 C-Q
English
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Installing the spark plug
N Insert the spark plug through the
grommet and screw it in by hand.
N Tighten down the spark plug, fit the
boot and press it down firmly.
N Install the shroud – see "Shroud".
Removing the fan housing
N Remove the shroud – see "Shroud".
N Take out the screws (1).
N Push the hand guard upwards.
N Pull the underside of the fan
housing away from the crankcase
and remove it downwards.
Replacing a broken starter rope
Models with Easy2Start
If suitable circlip pliers are not available,
have the starter rope or rewind spring
replaced by your servicing dealer.
N Use circlip pliers to carefully remove
the circlip (1).
N Remove the washer (2), carrier (3)
and spring housing (4).
All models
N Use a screwdriver or suitable pliers
to remove the spring clip (1) from
the starter post.
N Carefully remove the rope rotor with
washer (2) and pawls (3).
The rewind spring may pop out and
uncoil during this operation – take care
to reduce risk of injury.
5902BA016 KN
Replacing the Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring
1
1
1
1
5902BA028 KN
1
5902BA017 KN
2
3
4
2
3
3
5902BA018 KN
1