Tensioning The Saw Chain (Side Chain Tensioner); Tensioning The Saw Chain (Quick Chain Tensioner) - Stihl MS 261 Manual De Instrucciones

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When fitting the chain sprocket cover,
check that the teeth of the tensioning
gear and adjusting wheel mesh properly.
If necessary, turn the adjusting
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wheel (4) slightly until the sprocket
cover can be pushed flush against
the engine housing.
Pull out the hinged clip (5) so that it
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snaps into position.
Engage wingnut and tighten it down
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moderately.
Go to chapter on "Tensioning the
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Saw Chain"
MS 261, MS 261 C
Tensioning the Saw Chain
(side chain tensioner)
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Retensioning during cutting work:
Shut off the engine.
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Loosen the nuts.
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Hold the bar nose up.
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Use a screwdriver to turn the
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tensioning screw (1) clockwise until
the chain fits snugly against the
underside of the bar.
While still holding the bar nose up,
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tighten down the nuts firmly.
Go to "Checking Chain Tension".
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A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time.
Check chain tension frequently –
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see chapter on "Operating
Instructions".
Tensioning the Saw Chain
(quick chain tensioner)
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2
Retensioning during cutting work:
Shut off the engine.
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Pull out the hinged clip and loosen
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the wingnut.
Turn the adjusting wheel (1)
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clockwise as far as stop.
Tighten down the wingnut (2) firmly
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by hand.
Fold down the hinged clip.
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Go to "Tensioning the Saw Chain"
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A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time.
Check chain tension frequently –
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see chapter on "Operating
Instructions".
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