Stihl MS 271 Manual

58 MS 271 C, MS 291 C
8.3 Pawls
– Remove the fan housing, b
8.2
– Relieve tension of rewind spring,
b
8.5
: Carefully ease the spring clip (1)
off the starter post.
– Pull the pawl out of the rotor.
Installing
– Fit the new pawl in the
bore (arrow) and lubricate the
peg (1), b
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1
2710RA216 TG2710RA218 TG
1
: Position the spring clip (1) so that
its loop engages the peg on the
pawl. The rounded part of the
spring clip (short arrow) must
engage the starter post’s groove.
: Push the straight part of the
spring clip over the starter post
until it snaps into the groove.
The spring clip's guide loop must be
in line with the pawl (arrow).
Check operation.
– Pull the starter rope, the rotor
turns and the peg on the pawl
moves in the direction of the
spring loop – the pawl moves
outwards.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
2710RA219 TG
1
2710RA220 TG
Models with ErgoStart
– Remove the ErgoStart, b
8.4
Two pawls are installed in models
with ErgoStart. The removal
procedure is the same as for the
standard version.
– Lubricate the seats of the new
pawls, b
14
– Fit the new pawls and lubricate
their pegs with resin-free oil,
b
14
Installing
Make sure the washer (1) is in
place.
: Position the spring clip (2) so that
its loops engage the pegs on the
pawls. The rounded part of the
spring clip (arrow) must engage
the starter post’s groove.
: Push the straight part (3) of the
spring clip over the starter post
until it snaps into the groove.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
2710RA222 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