Stihl MS 271 Manual

51MS 271 C, MS 291 C
: Push the wiring harness (1),
terminal socket (2) and cable
lug (3) first, through the
hole (arrow).
– Use STIHL press fluid to simplify
assembly, b
14
: Push the rubber grommet (1) into
the bore in the engine housing (2)
until it is properly seated.
The ground wire (1) must point
towards the muffler and the short
circuit wire (2) towards the rear
handle.
2710RA148 TG
1
2
3
2710RA149 TG
1
2
2710RA150 TG
1
2
The ground wire (1) must be
positioned in the guide under the
short circuit wire (2).
: Fit the ground wire (1) and short
circuit wire (2) in the
guide (arrow).
Ground wire: Crimped side of
terminal (1) must face the screw
head (2).
: Place the cable lug (1) in position
and fit the screw (2).
: Position the cable lug (1) so that
it points towards the cable guide
– hold it steady when tightening
and make sure it does not twist.
Short circuit wire: Crimped side of
terminal (3) must face the engine
housing.
: Connect the short circuit wire
terminal (3)
– the terminal must be pushed
fully home.
: Press the short circuit wire fully
into the guide (arrow).
2710RA151 TG
1
2
2710RA339 TG
2
1
3
: 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).
– Install the carburetor carrier,
b
12.8
– Install the carburetor, b
12.5
: Push the contact spring (1) onto
the ground wire (2).
: Position the short circuit wire (3)
so that it is above the ground
wire's flag terminal (arrow).
– Fit the contact spring, b
7.7.4
– Install the filter base, b
12.3
2710RA141 TG
1
2
2710RA153 TG
1
2
3

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