Stihl MS 270 User Manual

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21MS 270, MS 280
Troubleshooting chart – see 4.1.
– Remove the chain sprocket
cover, bar and chain – wear work
gloves to protect your hands from
injury.
– Remove the clutch drum/chain
sprocket – see 5.1.
 Take out the screw (1).
 Remove the side plate (2).
– Engage the chain brake by
pushing the hand guard away
from the front handle.
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1
2
 Take out the screws (arrows).
 Remove the cover (1).
– Relieve tension of brake spring
by pushing hand guard forward.
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1
 Carefully ease the brake
spring (1) off the anchor pin and
take it off the bell crank (2).
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1
2
 Take out the screw (arrow).
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 Pry the brake band out of the
crankcase.
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 Remove the brake band (1) from
the lugs on the crankcase.
 Disconnect the brake band from
the bell crank (2).
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2
1
5.4.2 Removing

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