Stihl MS 270 User Manual

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38 MS 270, MS 280
– Remove the handlebar – see 9.1.
– Remove the muffler – see 6.1.
– Remove the shroud – see 6.4.
– Remove the spark plug – see 5.3.
– Remove the carburetor
– see 12.2.1.
 Remove the sleeve (1) from the
manifold.
 Take the washer (2) off the studs.
– Remove the fan cover.
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 Remove the screw (1) with
washer and ground wire (2).
Disconnect the short circuit
wire (3) and take the wires out of
the guide (arrow).
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 Take out the cylinder base
screws through the holes
(arrows) in the cylinder.
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 Carefully lift the cylinder and, at
the same time, push the manifold
through the tank housing
opening.
Caution:
Do not use pointed or sharp-edged
tools for this job.
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 Disconnect the hose (1) from the
cylinder.
– Pull the cylinder off the piston.
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 Unscrew the decompression
valve (1), if fitted.
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 Remove the clamp ring (1).
 Pull the manifold (2) off the intake
port.
– Inspect the cylinder for damage
and replace it if necessary.
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6.5 Cylinder and Piston
6.5.1 Removing

Stihl MS 270 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	MS 270
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English