Ms261c problem (cutting out)

[mart]

I have a 2014 ms261c , it has been running fine for about 6 months , now it's running like a bag of s#%t. It cold starts fine , it will run for a bit and as soon as you apply the chain break it cuts out , the only way to start it again is to hold the throttle and pull it over (not good) ,

 

Has anyone experienced similar problems to this?

 

Cheers

[WoodED]

I have a 2014 ms261c , it has been running fine for about 6 months , now it's running like a bag of s#%t. It cold starts fine , it will run for a bit and as soon as you apply the chain break it cuts out , the only way to start it again is to hold the throttle and pull it over (not good) ,

 

Has anyone experienced similar problems to this?

 

Cheers

 

You have either melted the needle bearing or done a clutch spring, common problem, bearing needs weekly greasing

[Stubby]

You have either melted the needle bearing or done a clutch spring, common problem, bearing needs weekly greasing

 

As above . Heard it all before ....

[Lumberwolf]

Does the c stand for m-tronic like my 362c?

[Dog Tag]

Bring a bag of needlebearings with you or toss it in the bin. Worst saw Stihl ever produced.

[spudulike]

There have been numerous threads that are very similar, strip the clutch drum out and inspect the clutch, drum, oiler worm drive and needle bearing.

[robertsonstreecare]

Iv had this problem with 2 saws. Stihl have recommended swapping the rim sprocket with a spur sprocket and provided the parts.

[mart]

Nice one cheers

[jdavis]

Happens to our 261c's every day (pretty much) as above grease the bearing needle

[Ian C]

Bring a bag of needlebearings with you or toss it in the bin. Worst saw Stihl ever produced.

 

With out doubt!