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Stihl MS 271 Manual

Stihl MS 271
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12 MS 271 C, MS 291 C
3.4 Rewind Starter
Condition Cause Remedy
Starter rope broken Rope pulled out too vigorously as
far as stop or over edge, i.e. not
vertically
Fit new starter rope
Normal wear Fit new starter rope
Starter rope does not rewind Rewind spring very dirty or
corroded
Clean or replace rewind spring
Insufficient spring tension Check rewind spring and increase
tension
Rewind spring broken Fit new rewind spring
Starter rope cannot be pulled out
far enough
Spring overtensioned Check rewind spring and reduce
tension
Starter rope can be pulled out
almost without resistance
(crankshaft does not turn)
Guide peg on pawl or pawl itself is
worn
Fit new pawl
Spring clip on pawl fatigued Fit new spring clip
Spring clip installed wrong Install spring clip correctly
...Models with ErgoStart Guide pegs on pawls or pawls
themselves are worn
Fit new pawls
Torsion springs on flywheel
fatigued, pawls worn or sticking
Clean seats on pawls or replace
pawls and torsion springs if
necessary
Lugs on carrier worn Install new carrier
Spring loop in spring housing not
attached to carrier
Attach spring loop to carrier
Starter rope is difficult to pull
models with ErgoStart
Spring in spring housing fatigued Install new spring housing

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Stihl MS 271 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Motor type2-stroke motor
Chain gauge1.6 mm
Chain pitch3/8 \
Blade length400 mm
Automatic oilingYes
Oil tank capacity0.24 L
Fuel tank capacity0.5 L
Engine displacement55.5 cm³
Engine power3.8 hp
Power sourceGasoline
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight5600 g

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