Stihl MS 270 Instruction Manual

MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C
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When the engine has turned over for
the first time
N Move the Master Control lever (1) to
the position starting acceleration n
N Press the button of the
decompression valve (depending
on version)
N Hold and start the chain saw
Once the engine is running
N Press the throttle trigger lockout and
blip the throttle trigger (2); the
Master Control lever (1) jumps to
the operating position F and the
engine begins to idle
N Pull the hand guard toward the
handlebar
The chain brake is released – the chain
saw is ready for use.
At very low outside temperatures
N let the engine warm up briefly with
the throttle slightly open
N if necessary, configure for winter
operation, see "Winter Operation"
Switch off engine
N Move the Master Control lever to the
stop position 0
If the engine does not start
The Master Control lever was not
returned from the position choke shutter
closed l to starting acceleration n in
time, the engine may be flooded.
N Move the Master Control lever to the
stop position 0
N Remove the spark plug – see
"Spark plug"
N Dry spark plug
N Crank the engine several times with
the starter – to clear the combustion
chamber
N Replace the spark plug – see
"Spark plug"
N Set the Master Control lever to
starting acceleration n – even if
the engine is cold
N Press the button of the
decompression valve (depending
on version)
N Restart the engine
1
146BA035 KN
0
STOP
2
1
146BA036 KN
0
STOP
Open the throttle only when the
chain brake is off. Increased
engine speeds with the chain
brake on (saw chain is stationary)
will quickly damage the clutch and
chain brake.
001BA186 KN

Stihl MS 270 Specifications

General

Engine Power	2.6 kW
Displacement	50.2 cc
Weight	5.6 kg
Chain pitch	0.325 inches
Fuel tank volume	0.47 l
Chain Oil Capacity	240 cc
Oil tank volume	240 cc