Stihl MS 271 Manual

103MS 271 C, MS 291 C
: Check the retainer (1), push it out
of its seat and replace if
necessary.
– Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
– Install new fuel suction hose and
new fuel return hose, b
12.11.3
Installing
: Position the fuel pump (1) so that
the lug (3) points towards the
recess (arrow).
: Push the fuel pump (1) into the
retainer (2) until the tabs engage.
5902RA513 TG
1
5902RA505 TG
1
3
2
: Push the fuel return hose (1) onto
the long nipple (3) and the fuel
suction hose (2) onto the short
nipple (4) on the fuel pump.
– Check operation
– fuel must flow when the fuel
pump is operated.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
12.11.5 Tank Housing
– Drain the fuel tank, b
1
– Remove the handlebar, b
9.5
– Remove the carburetor, b 12.5
– Remove the carburetor carrier,
b
12.8
– On models with QuickStop
Super, disconnect the brake
cable from the brake lever
b
5.4.2
– Remove the stop buffer, b
9.4
– Remove the control levers,
b
10
– Lower the tank housing a little,
b
12.11.2
5902RA506 TG
2
1 4
3
: Pull the fuel hose (1) downwards
and out through the
opening (arrow).
Models with manual fuel pump
: Pull out the connector (1) with
fuel return hose (2).
: Press out the fuel return hose (1)
in direction of tank housing.
2710RA277 TG
1
2710RA266 TG
2
1
2710RA303 TG
1

Stihl MS 271 Specifications

General

Motor type	2-stroke motor
Chain gauge	1.6 mm
Chain pitch	3/8 \
Blade length	400 mm
Automatic oiling	Yes
Oil tank capacity	0.24 L
Fuel tank capacity	0.5 L
Engine displacement	55.5 cm³
Engine power	3.8 hp
Power source	Gasoline

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	5600 g