ms261

I’ve got a brand new Stihl ms 261 c right from the dealer out of the box new. I noticed when testing to see if the saw was oiling enough on a piece of cardboard it was leaking bar oil from the top of the chain down the side of the bar and all in the clutch cover. I usually run my saws wide open...

Got myself a 261-C the other day, heard they're very good saws and this was incredibly cheap, so thought it was worth a shot. Seems like the saw is all good, it just smokes quite heavily when under high load. I've done a bit of searching, I can rule out a chain/bar issue as it doesn't have one...

So I've been using a chainsaw for about 3 years now (ever since buying a home with 10 acres of woods as a backyard :)). I absolutely love everything about cutting and splitting wood, sooo relaxing. I started with a Poulan 4218, then Poulan PR5020. I finally got tired of the Poulans bogging down...

Hi, My current bar and chain are knackered so I am getting a new set. It was a second hand machine with an Oregon 18" bar and .325 chain on it. The standard route would be a Stihl rollomatic 18" 74DL with a Stihl .325 RS chain. This is factory settings so to speak. I run a small property...

ok, here we go; I’ve searched thru and read a bunch about the ignition coil, mtronic carb reset, etc. here’s what I did... 1) New wiring harness from coil to carb servo connection- old one had two yellow & red wires cut. New Wires look good. 2) gapped flywheel with a business card...made sure...

I am looking to buy another saw. I am looking for a MS261, MS271, MS291, MS311, MS362, Or MS391.

Looking for some opinions on planning a saw path. I currently have a MS260 (purchase used 8-10 years ago) which I’m in the process of doing a muffler mod ( having a hard time tuning it though) as well as MS310 (stock). I’m looking at taking out a number of trees 1-2 cords annually to support...

thought they would fit the 036 but they don’t sit flush on my saw. Used once. Hardware included. $10 plus shipping for the pair. Stock photo attached as well as my photos to the seller trying to return them, but I was denieddd.

Why is it seemingly impossible to find replacement MS261 mufflers for sale in the US? 026 & 260 parts abound...but you try to find a 261 muffler and the only stock ones available are in the UK and won't ship to the states... I haven't found any aftermarket ones available either. These things...

Ok, it started at my $80 saw thread and now it's time to go back together. I ordered parts and cleaned it up a little bit. The case needs a little more "toothbrush" work, but hey, I think its alright. As far as parts, it's all new and oem. Piston kit, carb kit, fuel solenoid, handle...

I decided I wont be using this on my 261. Asking $50 shipped. Here is a video of my friends MS261C, all stock except for the Hyway popup piston and a base delete. Here is a video of my friends 261. All stock except for a Hyway popup piston

I bought a Stihl MS261 from the prior owner who swapped the carb with a Chinese one. He said it was idling rough. He didn't want to clean it and could get a Chinese carb for just a little more then a carb repair kit. The unit starts with the choke on. When removing the choke it goes to...

Looking to buy a used Stihl MS261C or CM Chainsaw. Let me know what you have. Thank you.

Hi, this is my first post. I'm from New Zealand and my inlaws bought a Stihl MS261 over for me one thier last visit. It was 60% cheaper to by in Illinois and fly over with it than buying it at the Stihl dealer in town! Its the 4th chainsaw I have owned and is by far the best I have ever used. I...

Looking for Canadian Stihl dealer, or some other interested kind Samaritan who would be interested in helping me aquire a MS261 type II

Hi, I'm looking for an ms261c fan side crankcase half. Or a salvage ms 261c doesn't matter. Thanks for looking.