Stihl MS 271 Manual

104 MS 271 C, MS 291 C
All models
: Push the tank housing (1)
towards the ignition side and turn
it towards the clutch side until the
peg (2) is clear of the
bore (arrow).
– Pull out the tank housing, check it
and replace if necessary.
Machines with QuickStop Super
– Pull out the tank housing and pull
the brake cable out of the engine
housing at the same time.
Only transfer those parts from the
old tank housing that are not
included with the replacement – see
parts list.
Installing
: Slide the tank housing (1),
narrow part (2) first, into the
engine housing.
2710RA300 TG
2
1
2710RA317 TG
2
1
: Pull the fuel hose (1) upwards
through the opening (arrow) into
the engine housing.
Models with manual fuel pump
: Tie a thin piece of string (1),
about 25 cm long, around the
flange (arrow) of the fuel return
hose.
– Coat the flange of the fuel return
hose with STIHL press fluid,
b
14
: Thread the ends of the string (1)
through the bore (arrow).
: Pull the fuel return hose (2) into
the engine housing.
2710RA238 TG
1
2710RA313 TG
1
2710RA314 TG
1
2
– Remove the string.
: Position the fuel return hose (1)
so that the flange is seated in the
guide (arrow).
: Press home the fuel return
hose (1) until it fully engages the
bore.
Models with manual fuel pump
and QuickStop Super
: Thread the brake cable (1)
between the fuel hose (2) and
fuel return hose (3).
: Push the brake cable (1), short
hook (4) first, through the
bore (arrow) in the engine
housing.
2710RA315 TG
1
2710RA049 TG
2
4
3
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