Where is the chain brake band on a Stihl MS271?

[DK101]

Hi, i was wondering if someone could help me. Do you know where the chain brake band is on a Stihl MS271? Do you have to remove the clutch to get to it?

Thank you

Edited August 10, 2018 by DK101
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[Steve Bullman]

Guess its the same as this

 

 

[stihlmadasever]

Behind the little plastic cover above the sprocket

[DK101]

This is my machine

[DK101]

I just tried unscrewing the screw on the top right of the image, but the whole plastic plate at the back is in one piece. I can't find a little plastic cover. Can anybody help? (apologies, i am a beginner)

[peatff]

Try cleaning it and you will see the join. Brake cleaner and a brush will soon reveal what you are looking for.

[DK101]

I've cleaned it up and it still appears as if the plastic backing is in one big piece. I've taken out all the screws and i'm trying to pry it open now, but it's really tight and i'm worried i might snap it.

[spudulike]

The whole plastic cover comes off in one piece, it is held in place with 3 small torx screws. Once these are removed, the cover is keyed in to the bottom engine cradle by way of tabs on the cover and slots in the lower engine cradle. The cover can be removed by pulling the top of the cover forward and levering the bottom out.

Bear in mind that the chain brake is a safety device and it appears you haven't got much of an idea on working on saws!

[DK101]

Yeah, i just figured it out. I just needed to see the chain brake band to check that it wasn't damaged. Thanks for all your responses.