Stihl MS 271 Manual

46 MS 271 C, MS 291 C
Installing
: Fit the ignition module (1) and
insert the screw (arrow)
– do not tighten down yet.
The ground wire must be positioned
in the guide under the short circuit
wire.
The crimped side of the ground wire
terminal must face the screw head.
: Fit the ground wire (3) and insert
the screw (2) – do not tighten
down yet.
: Push the ignition module back
and slide the setting gauge (1)
1111 890 6400 between the arms
of the ignition module and the
flywheel magnet.
2710RA137 TG
1
2
3
2710RA138 TG
1
2710RA139 TG
1
The setting gauge is not shown in
the illustration.
– Push the ignition module (1) back
and hold it there.
– The flywheel must move freely.
: Rotate the flywheel until the
magnet poles (arrows) are next
to the ignition module (1).
– Press the ignition module (1)
against the setting gauge.
– Position the ground wire
terminal so that it points towards
the cable guide – hold it steady
when tightening and make sure it
does not twist.
– Tighten down the screws firmly.
– Remove the setting gauge.
– Check operation.
– Rotate the flywheel and make
sure it does not touch the ignition
module.
Crimped side of terminal (1) must
face the engine housing.
: Connect the short circuit wire
terminal (1)
– the terminal must be pushed
fully home.
: Press the short circuit wire (2)
fully into the guide (arrow).
: Lift the air guide shroud (1) a little
and push the ignition lead (2) into
position
– take care not to distort the air
guide shroud.
: Starting at the ignition module,
press the ignition lead (2) into the
guides (arrows).
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
2710RA325 TG
2
1
2710RA141 TG
1
2

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