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Question posted by jboutfishn on September 20th, 2022

Chain/bar Oil Adjustment

Is the amount of oil that lubricates the chain/bar on the MS 251 Easy Start adjustable? If so, where and how?

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Answer #1: Posted by SonuKumar on September 20th, 2022 8:55 PM
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Instruction Manual - Page 2

... 8 3.2 Chain Drive, Chain Brake, Chain Tensioner 9 3.3 Chain Lubrication 11 3.4 Rewind Starter 12 3.5 Ignition System 14 3.6 Carburetor 15 3.7 Engine 18 4. Models with QuickStop Super 24 5.4.1 Adjusting the brake cable 26 5.4.2 Brake cable Removing and Installing 27 5.5 Chain Tensioner 29 5.5.1 Quick Chain Tensioner 30 5.5.2 Chain Catcher 30 5.6 Bar Mounting...
Instruction Manual - Page 5

... or mounting the machine to overheating. 4 MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel and... tool. Storing and disposing of oils and fuels Collect fuel or lubricating oil in this service manual. Do not...hoses - Preparations for servicing Remove the chain sprocket cover, saw chain and guide bar before re-installing - Always use sharp-...started up in position -
Instruction Manual - Page 6

... engages at: Crankcase leakage test at gauge pressure: under vacuum: 2.2 Fuel System 2.3 Ignition System 2.4 Chain Lubrication MS 231 40.6 cm3 41.5 mm 30.0 mm 2.0 kW (2.7 bhp) at 9,500 rpm 13,000 rpm 2,800 rpm Centrifugal clutch without linings 3,500 rpm 0.5 bar 0.5 bar MS 251 45.6 cm3 44.0 mm 30.0 mm 2.2 kW (3.0 bhp) at 9,500 rpm 13,000...
Instruction Manual - Page 7

...2.5 Tightening Torques DG and P (Plastoform) screws are installed for bar / engine housing 16.0 (repair solution) P 5x18 Cover, chain brake / engine housing 4.0 M 5 Filter base / baffle ...6.0 D 4x16 Oil pump 4.0 M 5x16 Muffler / cylinder 10.0 M 8x1 Flywheel / crankshaft 28.0 P 4x10 Retainer 1.0 Q B 2), 3) 2) 1), 3) 1), 3) 1), 3) 2), 3) 4) 6 MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C
Instruction Manual - Page 8

...Remarks: 1) Screws with binding head 2) Micro-encapsulated screws 3) Waxed screws 4) Degrease crankshaft/flywheel and mount oil-free Q) QuickStop Super B) Quick chain adjuster Use the following procedure when refitting a DG or P screw in an existing thread: Place the screw in... or 243 before reinstalling. MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C 7 Tighten the screw clockwise to the specified torque.
Instruction Manual - Page 12

...Install new oil pump Machine losing chain oil Oil pump damaged or worn Oil suction hose connection damaged Engine housing cracked Install new oil pump Install new oil intake hose Install new engine housing Oil pump delivers insufficient oil Oil pump damaged or worn Worm driver is loose Install new oil pump Install new worm MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C 11 3.3 Chain Lubrication In...
Instruction Manual - Page 15

... fuel and oil Incorrect air gap between ignition Set air gap correctly module and flywheel Flywheel cracked or damaged or pole shoes have turned blue Install new flywheel Ignition timing wrong, flywheel out of the spark plug, clean or replace spark plug if necessary. 14 MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C Check operation of adjustment - key...
Instruction Manual - Page 17

... (L) correctly Reset idle speed screw (LA) correctly Replace tank vent Saw chain rotates at idle speed Leak on fuel hose from tank to carburetor Seal ...MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C Condition Cause Remedy Engine will not idle, idle speed too Throttle shutter opened too wide by Reset idle speed screw (LA) high idle speed screw (LA) correctly Oil seals/engine pan leaking Seal or replace oil...
Instruction Manual - Page 21

... (2). 219RA049 TG Machines with chain oil, chips, fine particles of abrasion, etc.) and smoothing of the friction surfaces of the brake band and clutch drum impair the coefficient of the lockout lever on inside diameter and/or parts of the machine. 20 MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C Engage the chain brake. the chain must come areas on...
Instruction Manual - Page 27

... (arrow). 26 MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C Release the lockout lever. - If this is the distance the lockout lever (1) can be the adjustment of the coasting brake. - Reassemble all other parts in the relaxed condition. Troubleshooting, b 3.2 - Free travel . - Adjust the brake cable, b 5.4.1 - A certain amount of the brake spring must rotate freely. - Lubricate the brake...
Instruction Manual - Page 30

Check operation and adjust the brake cable, b 5.4.1 2310RA060 TG 2710RA079 TG 5.5 Chain Tensioner 2310RA066 TG : Attach the brake cable (1) ..., the adjustment of the brake cable will vary. - Install the switch lever, b 10.3.1 - Troubleshooting, b 3.2 2 3 - if this is pushed fully into the adjusting screw (2) - Install the throttle trigger, b 10.3 MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C 29...
Instruction Manual - Page 31

Lubricate thread and gears with the contour of the recess (arrows). : Insert and tighten down until it lines up with STIHL multipurpose grease, b 14 - Check the wing nut (1) and replace if necessary 30 MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C When installing the adjusting wheel, make sure its teeth face the cover plate. - Reassemble in the reverse sequence...
Instruction Manual - Page 32

... C, MS 251, MS 251 C 31 Remove the chain sprocket cover. 2 1 Repair solution If the thread in the screw list as a repair solution, b 2.5. 1 2310RA046 TG 2310RA047 TG : Push stud puller 5910 893 0501 (1) over the collar stud (2) as far as it will go and unscrew the stud counterclockwise. - Reassemble all other parts in the reverse sequence. 5.6 Bar...
Instruction Manual - Page 34

... 12.5 - Set the piston to enter the engine and upset the fuel-air mixture. This makes adjustment of leaks. Moreover, the transition from idle speed to part or full throttle is in castings are the... the spark plug. 2310RA072 TG 2310RA074 TG 6.2 Leakage Test Defective oil seals and gaskets or cracks in place. 2310RA079 TG a 2710RA164 TG 2310RA073 TG MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C 33
Instruction Manual - Page 35

...stroke because there is airtight. 34 MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C Install the muffler, b 6.1 - pressure test. : Operate the lever (2) until the pressure gauge (4) indicates a vacuum of 0.5 bar. vacuum test. : Operate the ...pump 0000 850 1300 to rise (reduced vacuum in the engine), the oil seals must be assumed that the oil seals are in the reverse sequence. 4 3 1 2 : Connect ...
Instruction Manual - Page 79

...- Remove the oil pump, b 11.3 - Open the oil tank cap and drain the oil tank b 1. - Push the oil suction hose (1), pickup body first, through the housing bore (arrow). 78 MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C Check position of the tab (arrow) must locate against the housing. - Remove the clutch, b 4 - 11. Chain Lubrication 11.1 Pickup Body 11.2 Oil Suction Hose Impurities gradually...
Instruction Manual - Page 96

...opening (arrow) and then push home the limiter cap until it engages. MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C 95 Check chain tension and adjust if necessary. - Warm up the engine. The setting disc 5910 893 6600... the risk of 13,000 rpm is higher than 3,700 rpm, abort the procedure and start again with the low speed screw L (2) against its seat, open ). push the screwdriver...
Instruction Manual - Page 97

... out standard setting. - Turn the idle speed screw (LA) clockwise until the chain starts running behavior. Warm up the engine. - It is idling - no further than... 6.1 2310RA285 TG - Adjusting engine idle speed - The setting of lubrication and overheating. 96 MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C Check chain tension and adjust if necessary. - Saw chain runs while engine is usually...
Instruction Manual - Page 111

... piston pin Adjusting air gap between the ignition module and flywheel Installing rewind spring Attaching springs Leakage Test Protecting the oil seal (clutch side) Installing oil seal (clutch side/ignition side) Spark plug 1) Protecting the oil seal (ignition side) Clamping machine to assembly stand Testing ignition system Testing ignition system 110 MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251...
Instruction Manual - Page 112

... carburetor IS-P screws Detaching springs on for screwdriver (adjusting carburetor) Removing pickup body Remarks: 1) Use for repairs Removing oil seals Removing oil seals Removing oil seals Pull off the limiter cap. Removing bar mounting studs Removing flywheel Add-on clutch shoes Holding saw for releasing only. MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C 111 Jaws (No. 6) 28 Puller 29 Stud...

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