Stihl MS 270 User Manual page 26

2
3
4
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.
Replace any damaged or worn
parts.
If the groove in the pin (4) is worn,
fit a new pin – see 5.6.
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5.5.2 Installing
If the brake spring anchor pin was
removed because it was worn, it
must be installed before starting the
following operations –
1
2
3
Fit the lever (2) and spring (1).
Fit the E-clip (3).
Push the lever into the side of the
hand guard.
see 5.6.
Attach the coasting brake
cable (1) to the hole (arrow) in the
brake lever (2).
1
1
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
their pivot pins.
– Fit hand guard mounting screw at
fan cover side and tighten it down
firmly –
Coat all sliding and bearing points
with STIHL multipurpose grease
– see 14. Do not lubricate the brake
band.
2
1
2
see 3.5.
MS 270, MS 280