Stihl MS 270 Instruction Manual

MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C
English
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For versions with ElastoStart
N Pry the cap out of the starter grip
N Remove the remainder of the rope
from the rotor and starter handle
N Thread the new starter rope through
the starter handle and secure it by
making a simple overhand knot
N Pull the knot into the starter handle
N Refit the cap in the starter grip
For versions without ElastoStart
N Lever the rope out of the starter
handle with a screwdriver
N Remove the remainder of the rope
from the rotor and starter handle
N Thread the new starter rope through
the starter handle and secure it by
making a special knot
N Pull the knot into the starter handle
For all versions
N Thread the rope from above through
the rope guide bush (6) and rope
rotor (7) and secure with a simple
overhand knot
N Coat the bearing bore in the rope
rotor with non-resinous oil
N Slip the rope rotor onto the starter
post (8) – turn it back and forth a
little until the anchor loop of the
rewind spring engages
N Refit the pawls (4) in the rotor and
slip the washer (3) over the starter
post
N Press the spring clip (2) on to the
starter post and over the pegs of the
pawl with a screwdriver or suitable
pliers – the spring clip must point in
the clockwise direction – as in the
picture
Tension the rewind spring
N Make a loop in the unwound starter
rope and use it to turn the rope rotor
six full revolutions in the direction of
the arrow
N Hold the rope rotor tight – pull out
the twisted rope and untangle it
5
135BA000 KN
146BA018 KN
146BA020 KN
8
7
146BA019 KN
6
4
4
3
2
001BA096 KN
146BA007 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