Stihl MS 271 Manual

43MS 271 C, MS 291 C
: Remove the sleeve (1) from the
installing tool (2) 5910 890 2210.
: Attach the snap ring (1) to the
magnet (2) so that the snap ring
gap is on the flat side of the tool's
shank (arrow).
: Push the large slotted diameter of
the sleeve over the magnet and
snap ring.
The inner pin (1) must point towards
the flat face (2) of the tool's shank.
12
5902RA145 TG
165RA153 TG
1
2
5902RA300 TG
2 1
: Press the installing tool
downwards into the sleeve until
the magnet butts against the end
of the guide slot.
Use a suitable base.
: Remove the sleeve and slip it
onto the other end of the shank –
the inner pin must point towards
the flat face.
Fit the snap ring (1) so that its
gap (arrow) is on the piston's
vertical axis (it must point up).
5902RA301 TG
216RA178 TG
2710RA127 TG
1
: Apply the installing tool
5910 890 2210 with the sleeve’s
taper against the piston boss,
hold the piston steady, center the
tool shank exactly and press
home until the snap ring slips into
the groove.
Make sure the tool shank is held
square on the piston pin axis.
– Inspect the piston rings and
replace if necessary, b
6.8
– Install the crankshaft and new oil
seals, b
6.5
– Install the cylinder, b
6.5
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
2710RA128 TG2710RA129 TG

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