Stihl MS 270 User Manual

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 Disconnect spring (1) from
lever (2).
 Pry the E-clip (3) off the pin and
remove the lever with spring.
Clean all disassembled parts in
STIHL cleaner – see 14.
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4
1
3
Replace any damaged or worn
parts.
 If the groove in the pin (4) is worn,
fit a new pin – see 5.6.
If the brake spring anchor pin was
removed because it was worn, it
must be installed before starting the
following operations – see 5.6.
 Fit the lever (2) and spring (1).
 Fit the E-clip (3).
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1
3
 Push the lever into the side of the
hand guard.
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 Attach the coasting brake
cable (1) to the hole (arrow) in the
brake lever (2).
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 Position bearing boss of the hand
guard (1) against the pivot pin
and fit the other side of the hand
guard over the fan cover.
 Press the lever (1) slightly
downward and push the hand
guard and brake lever (2) onto
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2
their pivot pins.
– Fit hand guard mounting screw at
fan cover side and tighten it down
firmly – see 3.5.
Coat all sliding and bearing points
with STIHL multipurpose grease
– see 14. Do not lubricate the brake
band.
5.5.2 Installing

Stihl MS 270 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	MS 270
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English