Description
Overview:
This Tension Spring is a genuine Stihl OEM spare for petrol chainsaws, designed to maintain correct tension in key mechanisms so your saw runs reliably. Built from hardened spring steel for resilience and long service life, it helps restore smooth, consistent operation when an original spring has worn, stretched, or broken. Precisely matched to Stihl housings and linkages, it suits popular mid-size models such as the 024 and MS240. Using the correct genuine spring ensures proper fit and consistent force, reducing the risk of poor engagement or intermittent performance. Suitable for routine maintenance or repair work, this part helps keep your saw safe and dependable under regular use. Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 1121 160 5501. Brand: Stihl. Genuine Part.
Key Features:
- Genuine Stihl OEM spring for assured compatibility and performance
- Hardened spring steel construction for durability and fatigue resistance
- Provides consistent tension to restore smooth, predictable operation
- Direct-fit design for a clean replacement with no modifications
- Helps prevent slack or sticking in tensioned assemblies
- Supports reliable engagement of moving parts to reduce downtime
- Corrosion-resistant finish to withstand outdoor and workshop conditions
- Suitable for routine servicing and preventive maintenance
Typical Applications:
Used during service or repair of tensioned mechanisms within compatible Stihl chainsaws, helping to restore correct tension where a spring has become weak, deformed, or broken. Ideal for workshop overhauls, field repairs, and preventative maintenance to keep machinery operating safely and efficiently.
Also known as:
Tensioning spring, return spring, chainsaw spring, Stihl chainsaw tension spring, replacement spring for Stihl 024/MS240.
Fits Models:
024, 026, 028, 028AV, MS240, MS260, MS260C, MS270, MS270C, MS280, MS280C
Alternate Part Numbers:
1121-160-5501, 11211605501
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 1121 160 5501 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Stihl |
| OEM No. | 11211605501 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | 024, 026, 028, 028AV, MS240, MS260, MS260C, MS270, MS270C, MS280, MS280C |
| Machine Type | Chainsaws |
| Fits Brands | Stihl |
| Fits Models | MS260, MS260C | MS270, MS270C, MS280, MS280C | 028, 028AV | MS240 | 024 | 026 |
