MTD 1416NT Maintenance and Repair Instructions, Install the Guide BAR, Install the SAW Chain

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALL THE GUIDE BAR

CAUTION: Disconnect the chain saw from power

source before checking or adjusting the chain saw tension.

These instructions are for replaciing a bar. The unit is fully assembled when shipped.

Note: Always wear heavy gloves when handling the saw chain.

1.Place the power unit on a flat surface.

2.Loosen knob (B) slightly by turning knob counter- clockwise and then turn the chain tension ring (C) counter-clockwise to relieve chain tension (Fig. 17).

3.To remove the sprocket cover (A), turn knob (B) counter-clockwise. (Fig. 17)

4.Remove saw chain from around the guide bar and the sprocket. Slide the guide bar, with tension plate

(D) attached, from the unit. (Fig. 18)

5.Remove screw (C) from the tension plate (D) to remove it from the old bar and attach it to the new bar. (Fig. 19)

C

B

A

Fig. 17

D

Fig. 18

C

D

INSTALL THE SAW CHAIN

WARNING: Always use protective gloves

when handling the saw chain.

1.Spread the chain out with the cutting edges (E) of the chain pointing in the DIRECTION OF ROTATION (Fig. 20).

2.To fit the chain links into the groove on the guide bar, turn the tension plate (D) counter-clockwise to the end. Install the chain and bar on the power unit, turn the tension plate (D) clockwise and then put the side cover (A) on (Fig. 21).

3.Turn the knob clockwise, adjust the chain tension ring (F) and then tighten the knob. See Saw Chain Tension Adjustment P14.

4.After running the chain saw even for just 1 hour, retensioning of the chain may be needed. Follow the tension adjustment instructions in the next section.

E

Fig. 20

A

F

D

Fig. 21

Fig. 19

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