Stihl MS 271 Manual

63MS 271 C, MS 291 C
Installing new rewind spring
– Lubricate the replacement spring
with frame with a few drops of
STIHL special lubricant before
installing, b
14
: Position the replacement spring
with frame in the fan housing so
that the anchor loop (1) is above
the lug (2) and engages the
seat (arrow).
: Starting at the anchor loop, apply
suitable tool to the recesses
(arrows) and push the rewind
spring into its seat in the fan
housing – the frame slips off
during this process.
2710RA322 TG
1
2
5902RA225 TG
: Press the frame (1) against the
rewind spring and rotate it slightly
clockwise until the spring is
properly seated.
The rewind spring may pop out and
unwind.
– Carefully remove the frame and
keep it in a safe place
– the frame is used as an
assembly tool for installing a
rewind spring that has popped
out and unwound.
Make sure that the new rewind
spring (1) is properly seated and the
outer anchor loop is engaged on the
lug (arrow). If necessary, use
suitable tools to push the rewind
spring fully into its seat in the fan
housing.
– Secure the spring so that it
cannot pop out.
– Install the rope rotor, b
8.5
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
5902RA226 TG
1
5902RA217 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