Guide bar studs
Guide bar
Clutch 
adjuster hole
| Nuts |
| Adjuster pin |
| Clutch cover |
Brake band | Brake connector |
4.Mount guide bar on studs and slide toward clutch to make saw chain installation easier. Install chain with cutters on top of guide bar facing forward.
5.Unlock the chain brake, and install the clutch cover over the guide bar studs. Ensure chain tension adjuster pin fits into the guide bar adjuster hole, brake band is positioned around clutch drum. Tighten clutch cover nuts finger tight.
6.Turn saw over, and check brake band for correct position on clutch drum. If brake band is not in place around drum, remove cover, make sure brake is unlocked, and reinstall.
Tighten clutch cover nuts finger tight.
Unlock chain brake
Direction to tension the chain
Adjusting screw
Proper tension Improper tension
WARNING
Improper clutch cover assembly can result in serious injury, and will cause severe saw damage if unit is started. Never start or operate saw if brake band is not in place on clutch drum. Always check chain brake operation after replacing cover. Do not use saw if chain brake does not function properly.
ADJUSTING CHAIN TENSIONIMPORTANT
Always loosen clutch cover nuts before turning the chain tension adjuster, otherwise the clutch cover and tensioner will be damaged.
1.Remove spark plug lead. (See page 25)
2.Loosen two clutch cover nuts, if necessary.
3.Hold the bar nose up, and turn the adjuster screw clock- wise until chain contacts underside of the bar.
4.Tighten both nuts with the bar nose held up.
5.Pull the chain around the bar by hand. Loosen the adjust- ment if you feel tight spots.
6.When chain is properly tensioned, tighten clutch cover nuts securely - 175 to 200 N·m (200 to 230 kgf·cm).
7.Keep chain properly tensioned at all times.
Note
All chains require frequent adjustments.
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