Stihl MS 270 User Manual

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23MS 270, MS 280
If the brake spring anchor pin was
removed because it was worn, it
must be installed before starting the
following operations – see 5.6.
 Push the cam lever (1) into
position.
 Fit the E-clip (2).
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2
 Attach spring (1) to pivot pin (2)
and cam lever (3).
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3
1
 Push the bell crank into the side
of the hand guard.
The short arm of the bell crank must
point to the top of the hand guard.
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 Position the bearing boss of the
hand guard (1) against the pivot
pin and fit the other side of the
hand guard over the housing.
 Position the bell crank (2) against
the pivot pin.
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3
2
 Press the cam lever (3) slightly
downward and push the hand
guard and bell crank onto their
pivot pins.
– Tighten down the hand guard
mounting screw – see 3.5.
 Check that cam lever is properly
located on face (arrow) of hand
guard bearing boss.
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 Secure bell crank with E-clip.
– Coat the brake band with chain
oil to protect it from corrosion and
help reduce "snatching" during
the first few brake applications.
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5.4.3 Installing

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