Stihl MS 271 Manual

88 MS 271 C, MS 291 C
Installing
: Place the gasket (1) and pump
diaphragm (2) on the end
cover (3) so that the
contours (arrows) are in
alignment and make sure they
are held in position by the
pegs (4).
– Fit the end cover (1) from below
so that the pump diaphragm and
gasket are still held in position.
: Position the end cover (1) so that
the contour (arrow) points in the
direction of the throttle and choke
shaft levers.
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2
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3
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– Move the end cover (1) back and
forth until its pegs engage the
holes in the carburetor body.
– Check that the pump diaphragm
and gasket are properly seated.
: Insert and tighten down the
screw (2) firmly.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
12.6.4 Levers on Throttle Shaft
– Remove the carburetor, b
12.5
– Carburetor troubleshooting,
b
3.6
: Take out the screw (1).
: Pull off the lever (2).
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2
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Installing
: Position the lever (2) so that its
hook engages the lever on the
choke shaft (arrows).
: Push the lever (2) onto the
throttle shaft so that it engages
the flats on the end of the
shaft (3).
: Insert and tighten down the
screw (1) firmly.
: Check operation
– lever (2) must engage
lever (4) (arrows).
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
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2
3
4

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