Stihl MS 271 Manual

23MS 271 C, MS 291 C
: Hold the brake lever (2) so that
the brake spring attachment
point (arrow) is at the top.
: Push the brake lever (2) into the
recess in the hand guard (1) and
line up the holes.
: Push the hand guard (1) with
brake lever (2) over the machine
until they are positioned against
the pivot pins (arrows).
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2
: Lift the bearing boss of the hand
guard (1) and the brake lever (2)
a little and position them over the
pivot pins (arrows).
: Turn the cam lever (1) to one side
until the cam of the hand
guard (arrow) slips passed it.
– Push the hand guard bearing
boss and the brake lever on to
the pivot pins.
: Fit the retaining ring (1).
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2
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The turns of brake spring must be
tightly against one another in the
relaxed condition. If this is not the
case, replace the brake spring.
: Position the protective tube so
that it leaves the first
turn (arrow) free.
– If the groove in the spring's
anchor pin is worn, install a new
pin, b
5.6
: Attach the brake spring (1) to the
brake lever (arrow).
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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