Stihl MS 291 User Manual

22 MS 271 C, MS 291 C
5.3 Brake Lever
– Troubleshooting, b
3.2
– Remove the brake band, b
5.2
– Engage the chain brake.
The brake spring is now relaxed.
: Use the assembly tool
1117 890 0900 to disconnect the
brake spring (1) from the anchor
pin (arrow).
– Remove the brake spring from
the brake lever.
– Remove the shroud, b
6.4
– Remove the fan housing, b 8.2
: Remove the retaining ring (1).
off
2710RA019 TG
1
2710RA020 TG
1
: Pull the hand guard (1) and brake
lever (2) off the pivot
pins (arrows) together.
– Remove the hand guard and
brake lever.
: Remove the spacer washer (1)
and strap (2).
: Take the brake lever (2) out of the
hand guard (1).
– Inspect the pivot pins and replace
if necessary, b
5.6
– Inspect the cam lever and
replace if necessary, b 5.5
2710RA021 TG
1
2
off
2710RA022 TG
2 1
5902RA034 TG
1 2
Installing
– Clean the pivot pins and
disassembled parts, b 14
– Lubricate the pivot pins, b
14
: Push the strap (1), outside
radius (arrow) facing up, onto the
pins (2) and (3).
: Slip the spacer washer (1) onto
the pin (2).
2710RA023 TG
1
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2710RA024 TG
2
1

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