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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)
Loosen the guide bar screw.
Remove the chain cover.
Note: Make certain of the direction of chain.
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Position the chain so there is a loop at the back of the bar. (5)
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Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop around the sprocket.
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slot of the bar. (6)
Note: When placing the bar on the bar studs, ensure that the adjusting pin is in the
chain tension pin hole.
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Tightening the chain tensioner. (7)
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Remove all slack from the chain by turning the chain tensioner clockwise until the
chain sits snugly against the bar with the drive links in the bar groove. (9)
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Tighten the guide bar screw. (10)
The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no sag on the underside of the guide
bar, the chain is snug, but it can be turned by hand without binding.
Note: If chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen the guide bar screw slightly and
turn the chain tensioner 1/4 turn counter clockwise screw. Ensure that the chain will
rotate without binding.
Note: A new chain tends to stretch, check chain tension frequently and tension as
required.