Stihl MS 271 Manual

93MS 271 C, MS 291 C
: Pull the throttle rod (1) out of the
guide (arrow) and put it to one
side.
Take care not to damage the fuel
hose when removing the carburetor
carrier.
: Push the manifold flange (1) out
of the carburetor carrier (2) in the
direction of the cylinder, pulling
the carburetor carrier away at the
same time.
: Remove the fuel hose (1) from
the guides (arrows)
– take care not to stretch the
hose.
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2
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– Remove the carburetor carrier,
check it and replace if necessary.
– Check the intake manifold and
replace if necessary, b
12.9
Installing
: To fit the manifold (2) through the
carburetor carrier's opening, wind
a piece of string (1) (about 15 cm
long) around the back of manifold
flange.
– Place the carburetor carrier in
position.
: Fit the fuel hose (1) in the
guides (2)
– take care not to stretch the
hose.
: Press the groove on the fuel
hose (1) fully into its seat (arrow).
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1
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1
The lug must engage the
seat (arrow).
: Use the ends of the string (2) to
pull the manifold flange (1)
through the intake opening while
pushing the carburetor carrier (3)
against the manifold flange.
– Remove the string.
: Position the carburetor carrier (1)
so that the semi-circles (arrows)
locate against the studs (2).
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2
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2
1
2

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