Stihl MS 261 C-M Will Not Start

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Update:

I had ordered a white valve from e-bay, but as the information from Stihl indicated it is recommended for my model and serial number to use a green solenoid so I had a dealer order a green one.

I replaced my black one with the new green one. I was actually able to get the retaining tab’s screw off without removing the carb, see picture. The screw is indeed a torx 10 with the tamper pin in the middle. I also replaced the fuel filter with the newer orange colored one.


MS 261 C-M Solenoid.jpg

The saw started on the 4th pull!!!

I did the reset and she runs just like it always has, very satisfying.

Thanks so much for all the help.
 
Update:

I had ordered a white valve from e-bay, but as the information from Stihl indicated it is recommended for my model and serial number to use a green solenoid so I had a dealer order a green one.

I replaced my black one with the new green one. I was actually able to get the retaining tab’s screw off without removing the carb, see picture. The screw is indeed a torx 10 with the tamper pin in the middle. I also replaced the fuel filter with the newer orange colored one.


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The saw started on the 4th pull!!!

I did the reset and she runs just like it always has, very satisfying.

Thanks so much for all the help.
Nice work, always satisfying when it all works out.
 

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