Stihl MS 270 User Manual

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67MS 270, MS 280
– Remove the switch lever.
– To remove the throttle trigger, first
remove the switch shaft
– see 10.1.
 Use a 5 mm drift to drive out the
pin (3) and then remove the
throttle trigger (2) with torsion
spring (1).
– Take the torsion spring off the
throttle trigger.
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Install in the reverse sequence.
When installing, make sure that
short arm of torsion spring locates in
the throttle trigger. The long arm
points toward the carburetor.
Impurities gradually clog the fine
pores of the filter with minute
particles of dirt. This prevents the oil
pump from supplying sufficient oil to
the bar and chain. In the event of
problems with the oil supply system,
first check the oil tank and the
pickup body. Clean the oil tank if
necessary.
Troubleshooting chart – see 4.3.
Removing
 Unscrew the oil filler cap (arrow)
and drain the oil tank.
Collect chain oil in a clean container
or dispose of it properly at an
approved disposal site.
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– Remove the clutch – see 5.3.
– Remove the chain catcher
– see 5.2.
 Disconnect the suction hose (1)
from the oil pump.
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 Pull the suction hose (1) with
pickup body out of the crankcase.
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 Pull the pickup body (1) off the
suction hose (2).
– Inspect the pickup body for
damage and dirt and replace if
necessary.
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11 Chain Lubrication
11.1 Pickup Body/
Suction Hose

Stihl MS 270 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	MS 270
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English