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PREPARATION FOR USE
Brake lever (Front hand guard)
Brake connector
Clutch cover Two nuts
Two bolts 5 ⋅ 12 mm
| Spiked bumper |
Clutch | Guide bar studs |
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| Guide bar |
Hole | adjuster hole |
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Pin | Nuts |
| Adjuster pin |
| Clutch cover |
Brake band | Brake connector |
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Unlock chain brake
WARNING
Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN INSTALLATION/REMOVAL
NOTE
•Move the chain brake lever (Front hand guard) fully rearward to remove or install the clutch cover to chain saw.
•Align the brake connector of the clutch cover to the groove on the side of the brake lever (Front hand guard).
1.Remove spark plug lead. (See page 25)
2.Remove two clutch cover nuts and remove clutch cover.
3.Remove bar and saw chain if necessary. See “Maintenance and Care” section for guide bar/ saw chain maintenance procedures.
4.For initial setup, install the spiked bumper on the front of machine with two 5 ⋅ 12 mm bolts.
5.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.
6.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, and pin at rear of clutch cover fits hole on engine cover. Tighten clutch cover nuts finger tight.
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