Stihl MS 291 User Manual

11MS 271 C, MS 291 C
3.3 Chain Lubrication
In the event of trouble with the
chain lubrication system, check and
rectify other sources of faults
before disassembling the oil pump.
.
Condition Cause Remedy
Chain receives no oil Oil inlet hole in guide bar is blocked Clean oil inlet hole
Intake hose or pickup body clogged
or intake hose ruptured
Fit new intake hose and pickup
body
Valve in oil tank blocked Clean or replace valve
Teeth on worm worn Install new worm
Oil pump damaged or worn Install new oil pump
Machine losing chain oil Oil pump damaged or worn Install new oil pump
Oil suction hose connection
damaged
Install new oil intake hose
Engine housing cracked Install new engine housing
Oil pump delivers insufficient oil Oil pump damaged or worn Install new oil pump
Worm driver is loose Install new worm

Stihl MS 291 Specifications

General

Engine Power	2.8 kW
Displacement	55.5 cm³
Weight	5.6 kg
Vibration Level (left/right)	4.5/4.5 m/s²
Guide Bar Length	16 in to 20 in
Fuel Tank Volume	460 ml
Chain Pitch	3/8"
Fuel Capacity	500 cc