Assembly, Fitting the bar and chain | Husqvarna 575XP specification

ASSEMBLY

Fitting the bar and chain

WARNING! Always wear gloves, when

! working with the chain, in order to protect your hands from injury.

Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle.

Remove the bar nuts and remove the clutch cover (chain brake). Take off the transportation ring (A).

Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place the bar in its rearmost position. Place the chain over the drive sprocket locate it in the groove on the bar. Begin on the top edge of the bar.

Make sure that the edges of the cutting links are facing forward on the top edge of the bar.

Fit the clutch cover and locate the chain adjuster pin in the hole in the bar. Check that the drive links of the chain ﬁt correctly over the drive sprocket and that the chain is correctly located in the groove in the bar.Tighten the bar nuts ﬁnger tight.

Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner.

The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the underside of the bar, but can still be turned easily by hand. Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar nuts with the combination spanner.

When ﬁtting a new chain, the chain tension has to be checked frequently until the chain is run-in. Check the chain tension regularly. A correctly tensioned chain ensures good cutting performance and long life.

Note: If clutch cover is difﬁcult to remove, replace bar nuts, engage brake and rerelease (an audible click will be heard if released properly).

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Husqvarna 575XP manual Assembly, Fitting the bar and chain

Contents

575XP AutoTune EPA Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine EPA Contents Dear customer Introduction What is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT? Always use common sense General Safety PrecautionsBefore using a new chain saw Chain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment General Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Vibration damping system Cutting equipment Stop switchMufﬂer General rules Bar Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain Some terms that describe the bar and chain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting If the depth gauge setting is too large General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain Checking chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Fitting the bar and chain Assembly Fuel Fuel Handling Fueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storage Starting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engine Stopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructions General rules Terms Basic cutting technique Cutting Limbing Safe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling cut Directional cuts Freeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Cutting the trunk into logs How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment Checking the inertia brake release Mufﬂer Changing a broken or worn starter cord StarterTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil spring Spark plug Air ﬁlterFitting the starter Must always be replaced When making adjustments Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Temperature 0C 32F or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature -5C 23F or colder Winter use Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance schedule Technical data Technical Data Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Safety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautionsPage Page Page Page Page Page 1150861-95