MAINTENANCE
5. Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop around the sprocket and make sure
it is correctly mounted. Make sure the bar hole fits well with bolt for chain tension.
Cutters
Cutters Chain Rotation
Drive Links
Fig. 11.3
6. Replace the side cover, turn the chain tension adjustment screw clockwise until the chain is
properly tensioned. The guide bar must then be pushed upwards and check chain tension
again. Do not tension the chain too tight.
7. After the chain is well-tensioned, tighten the nut again.
8. Once the chain is well tensioned, tighten the side cover lock nuts. Start with a new chain,
allowing it to run-in for 2-3 minutes.
NOTE: If the chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen the chain cover lock nuts slightly and
turn the chain adjustment screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Lift the tip of the guide bar up and
retighten the chain cover lock nuts. Ensure that the chain will rotate without binding.
Chain Drive Links
Fig. 11.4
Chain tensioner
adjustment
screw
Fig. 11.6
18
Bar
Groove
Fig. 11.7
Fig. 11.5