Stihl MS 271 Manual

50 MS 271 C, MS 291 C
7.7.2 Removing and Installing
– Remove the shroud, b
6.4
– Pull the boot off the spark plug.
– Remove the fan housing, b
8.2
– Remove the choke rod,
b
10.3.3
: Lift the air guide shroud (1) a little
and pull the ignition lead (2) out
of the guides (arrows)
– take care not to distort the air
guide shroud.
: Pull the short circuit wire (1) out
of the guide (arrow) and take it
away.
: Take out the screw and remove
the ground wire (2).
2710RA132 TG
1
2
2710RA145 TG
2
1
: Pull the wiring harness (1) out of
the guide (arrow).
– Remove the switch shaft,
b
10.1
: Pull the short circuit wire (1) out
from behind the tab (arrow).
: Pull the ring terminal (1) off the
peg (arrow).
: Remove the switch shaft (2).
– Remove the filter base, b 12.3
2710RA146 TG
1
2710RA161 TG
1
2710RA326 TG
1
2
– Remove the carburetor, b 12.5
– Remove the carburetor carrier,
b
12.8
: Push the rubber grommet (1) out
of the engine housing (2).
: Pull out the wiring harness.
Installing
The protective tube (1) must butt
against the rubber grommet.
: If necessary, push the wiring
harness in the direction of the
grommet until the protective
tube (1) butts against the
grommet (2).
2710RA327 TG
1
2
2710RA328 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