Stihl MS 271 Manual

28 MS 271 C, MS 291 C
– Check the brake cable (1) and
retainer (2), replace if necessary
Disassembling the brake cable
and retainer
: Loosen the clamp screw (1) and
take out the adjusting screw (2).
: Saw through the web (arrow) on
the brake cable retainer (3).
: Pull out the brake cable (4).
5902RA062 TG
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2
2710RA324 TG
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2
4
3
Installing
– Saw through the web (arrow) on
the new brake cable retainer (1).
: Position brake cable (2) in bore of
the brake cable retainer (1).
: Screw home the adjusting
screw (1) as far as stop.
: Fit the clamp screw (2) and
tighten it down firmly.
: Thread the brake cable (1)
between the fuel hose (2) and
fuel return hose (3).
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5902RA260 TG
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2
2710RA049 TG
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4
3
1
: Push the brake cable (1), short
hook (4) first, through the
bore (arrow) in the engine
housing.
: Slide the brake cable retainer
with lug (1) through the opening
and press it into its seat (arrow).
: Insert and tighten down the
screw (2) firmly.
– Lift the tank housing and secure it
in position, b
12.11.2
– Check position of fuel hose and
correct if necessary, b
12.11.2
– Check position of fuel return hose
and correct if necessary,
b
12.11.3
: Push the brake cable nipple (1)
into its seat (arrow).
2710RA050 TG
1
2
2710RA040 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