Stihl MS 280 User Manual

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24 MS 270, MS 280
 Attach the brake band to the bell
crank.
VA
146RA018
 Push brake band into the slot in
the crankcase.
– Coat the screw with Loctite 243
– see 14.
– Fit the screw and tighten it down
firmly – see 3.5.
VA
146RA019
 Turns of brake spring must be
tightly against one another in the
relaxed condition. If this is not the
case, replace the brake spring.
 Check correct position of
protective tube:
a = 20 mm
aa
b
VA
176RA046
b = 32 mm
 Hook the brake spring to the bell
crank (arrow).
VA
146RA212
 Use assembly tool (2)
1117 890 0900 to attach the
brake spring (1) to the anchor pin.
– Fit chain brake cover.
VA
176RA048
1
2
 Fit the side plate (2) over the
collar screws and push it against
the crankcase.
 Fit the screw (1) and tighten it
down firmly.
– Install the clutch drum/chain
VA
138RA004
1
2
sprocket – see 5.1.
– Fit the bar, chain and chain
sprocket cover. Tighten down
nuts on the chain sprocket cover
– see 3.5.
– Check operation of chain brake
– see 5.4.1.

Stihl MS 280 Specifications

General

Sound Pressure Level	101 dB(A)
Sound Power Level	113 dB(A)
Oil Capacity	0.20 l (6.8 oz)
Guide Bar Length	16 in
Chain Pitch	3/8"