Stihl MS 271 Manual

13MS 271 C, MS 291 C
Condition Cause Remedy
Starter rope is difficult to pull or
rewinds very slowly
Starter mechanism is very dirty Thoroughly clean complete starter
mechanism
At very low outside temperatures:
Lubricating oil on rewind spring
becomes viscous (spring windings
stick together) or moisture has got
onto the rewind spring (spring
windings frozen together)
Coat rewind spring with a small
amount of standard solvent-based
degreasant (containing no
chlorinated or halogenated
hydrocarbons), then pull rope
carefully several times until normal
action is restored

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