Stihl MS 271 Manual

59MS 271 C, MS 291 C
8.4 ErgoStart
The spring may still be under
tension and must always be
relieved before assembling.
– Pull out the starter rope until the
engine turns – this relieves spring
tension.
– Remove the fan housing and, if
necessary, the segment, b
8.2
: Remove the circlip (1).
: Remove the the washer (2) and
carrier (3).
: Pull off the spring housing (4).
: Remove the E-clips (arrows).
: Pull off the pawls (1) and remove
the torsion springs.
– Clean the seats of the pawls (1),
b
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2710RA330 TG
3 2 1
4
2710RA165 TG
1
1
Installing
: Fit the torsion springs on the
pawls (1) – note installed position
(arrows).
: Fit the pawls (1) on the pins (2)
on the flywheel, preload the
torsion springs at the same time
and locate them against the ribs
(arrow).
: Fit the pawls (1) so that they can
move towards the center of the
flywheel as far as stop (arrow).
: Fit the E-clips (2).
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1
1
5902RA581 TG
2
1
2710RA274 TG
2
1
Check operation.
Pawls must move freely and be held
against the stop by the torsion
springs.
: Push the spring housing (1) over
the starter post and into the
pawls (2) – the pawls must
engage the spring housing.
: Push the carrier (1) into the
spring housing so that its lug
(arrow) engages the loop (2) of
the rewind spring.
: Fit the washer (3).
: Fit the E-clip (4).
– Do not overstretch the retaining
ring.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
2
5902RA206 TG
1
5902RA207 TG
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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