Stihl MS 251 Instruction Manual - Page 28
Brake cable Removing and Installing, Remove the carburetor
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Adjusting brake cable - Turn adjusting screw clockwise to increase free travel. 1 1 - Turn adjusting screw counter- clockwise to reduce free travel. : When the setting is correct, tighten down the clamp screw (2) TOP 2 firmly. 2310RA052 TG 2310RA049 TG : Take out the screw (1). : Lower the tank housing (2). 1 : Loosen the clamp screw (1) on the brake cable retainer. 1 2 : Use 6mm open end wrench the set free travel on the adjusting screw (1). 2310RA051 TG 2310RA050 TG : Pull out the brake cable (1) a little and disconnect it. - Loosen and lower the tank TOP housing, b 12.11.2 1 - Take care not to stretch the hose. 2310RA044 TG 2310RA057 TG - Press down the lockout lever (1) and hold it in that position. The brake band (1) must locate snugly against engine housing (arrows) and the clutch drum must rotate freely. 2 1 - Reassemble all other parts in the reverse sequence. : Take out the screw (1). 5.4.2 Brake cable Removing and Installing : Remove the retainer (2) with brake cable. - Disconnect the brake spring, b 5.4 1 - Remove the carburetor, b 12.5 - Remove the throttle trigger, b 10.3 2310RA053 TG - Remove the switch lever, b 10.3.1 2 - Check the brake cable (1) and retainer (2), replace if necessary MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C 27