Stihl MS 271 Manual

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6.8 Piston Rings
– Remove the piston, b
6.7
– Remove the piston rings from the
piston.
: Use a piece of old piston ring to
scrape the grooves (arrows)
clean.
: Position the new piston rings so
that the radii face
upward (arrows).
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– Carefully fit the piston rings over
the piston
– they might otherwise break.
: Install the piston rings so that the
radii at the ring gap meet at the
fixing pins in the piston
grooves (arrows).
: Check correct installed position
of the piston rings (arrows).
– Install the piston, b
6.7
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
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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