Stihl MS 270 User Manual

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 Inspect the teeth on the spur gear
and adjusting screw (1), replace
both parts if necessary. To do
this, pull off the thrust pad (2) and
unscrew the tensioner slide (3).
The adjusting screw and spur gear
must be replaced as a matching
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1
2
pair.
 When reassembling, check that
O-ring (arrow) is fitted in spur
gear and coat with oil before
fitting the spur gear.
– Coat teeth of adjusting screw and
spur gear with grease, see 14,
before refitting.
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Assemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
– Remove the chain sprocket cover
and cutting attachment.
Wear work gloves to protect your
hands from injury.
 Push stud puller 5910 893 0501
over the collar stud as far as it will
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go. Use a 15 mm wrench to
unscrew the collar stud counter-
clockwise.
– Machines with quick chain
adjuster: Before installing, coat
thread of collar stud with
Loctite 270 – see 14.
– Machines without quick chain
adjuster: Before installing, coat
thread of collar stud with
Loctite 243 – see 14.
– Install and tighten down the collar
studs – see 3.5.
5.8 Bar Mounting Studs

Stihl MS 270 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	MS 270
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English