Stihl MS 271 Manual

60 MS 271 C, MS 291 C
8.5 Rope Rotor
Relieving tension of rewind
spring
The system will not be under
tension if either the starter rope or
rewind spring is broken.
– Remove the fan housing and the
segment, b 8.2
Models with ErgoStart
– Remove the ErgoStart, b 8.4
All models
: Pull out the starter rope (1)
about 5 cm and hold the rope
rotor (2) steady.
– take three full turns of the rope off
the rope rotor.
– Pull out the rope with the starter
grip and slowly release the rope
rotor.
– Remove the starter rope or
remaining rope from the rotor,
b 8.6
– Remove the spring clip and
pawl(s), b 8.3
2710RA223 TG
2
1
: Remove the shim (1).
Rewind spring must be relaxed.
: Carefully remove the rope
rotor (2).
– The rewind spring may pop out
and unwind.
– Check the rope rotor and replace
if necessary.
– Coat bore in rope rotor with
STIHL special lubricant, b 14
Installing
: Fit the rope rotor on the starter
post so that the inner spring
loop (arrow) engages the
recess (1).
The recess in the hub of the rope
rotor is the anchor point for the
spring.
– Fit the cover washer.
5902RA209 TG
2
1
5902RA210 TG
1
– Install the pawl(s) and spring clip,
b 8.3
– Install the starter rope, b 8.6
– Tension the rewind spring, b 8.7
– Lubricate peg(s) on the pawl(s)
with grease, b 14
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
8.6 Starter Rope / Grip
– Remove the fan housing and the
segment, b 8.2
Models with ErgoStart
– Remove the ErgoStart, b 8.4
All models
– Relieve tension of rewind spring,
b 8.5
The system will not be under
tension if the starter rope is broken.
– Remove any remaining rope from
the rope rotor.
Do not shorten the starter rope.

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