Stihl MS 271 Manual

61MS 271 C, MS 291 C
: Push the end of the starter
rope (1) out a little and undo the
knot.
– Pull the starter rope out of the
rope rotor and fan housing.
: Tie one of the special knots
shown in the end of the rope.
: Thread the rope through the top
of the starter grip.
2710RA225 TG
1
165RA227 TG
4903RA131 TG
Pull the rope into the starter grip
until the knot is properly seated in
the grip (small arrow).
Models with ErgoStart
: Thread the new rope through the
side (arrow) of the starter grip.
: Pull the rope into the starter grip
until the knot is properly seated in
the grip (small arrow).
4903RA132 TG2710RA226 TG
1
2710RA227 TG
: Thread the starter rope (1)
through the guide
bushing (arrow).
: Thread the starter rope (1)
through the side of the rope rotor.
– Secure the rope (1) with a simple
overhand knot.
: Pull the rope (1) back into the
rotor until the knot locates in the
recess (arrow).
– Tension the rewind spring, b
8.7
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
2710RA228 TG
1
2710RA229 TG
1
2710RA230 TG
1

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