Stihl MS 271 Manual

66 MS 271 C, MS 291 C
Installing
– Press the tank housing down a
little and hold it there.
: Push the AV spring , bearing
plug (1) first, between the engine
housing and tank housing.
: Push the bearing plug (1)
through the opening.
: Push the bearing plug (2) into its
seat (arrow).
: Push the tank housing (2)
upwards and hold it there.
: Insert and tighten down the
screws (1) firmly.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
2710RA171 TG
2
1
2
2710RA172 TG
1
1
9.3 AV Spring on Handlebar
The AV spring is located between
the handle frame and cylinder.
– Remove the shroud, b
6.4
– Remove the air filter, b 12.1
: Push the air guide shroud (1) in
direction of rear handle.
: Take out the screw (2).
– Remove the handlebar, b 9.5
: Unscrew the bearing plug (1) and
disconnect the retainer (arrow).
: Unscrew the spring (2) and pull
the retainer (arrow) out of the
handlebar.
2710RA173 TG
1
2
5902RA241 TG
1
2
Installing
: Push the retainer (1), small
nipple first, through the hole in
the handlebar (2).
: Screw the spring (3) onto the peg
as far as stop.
: Attach the retainer (arrow) to the
bearing plug (1).
: Screw the bearing plug (1) into
the spring as far as stop.
– Install the handlebar, b
9.5
5902RA242 TG
3
1
2
5902RA243 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