Yard Machines MTD1640NAVCC Assembly Instructions, Assembly Requirements, To Install Guide Bar

3 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

3-1. TOOLS FOR ASSEMBLY (MOST UNITS ARE ASSEMBLED AT THE FACTORY)

You will need these tools to assemble your chain saw:

1.Combination wrench-screwdriver (contained in your user’s kit or in lid of carry case).

2.Heavy duty work gloves (user supplied).

3-2. ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS

Your new chain saw will require adjustment of chain, filling the fuel tank with correct fuel mixture and filling the oil tank with lubricating oil before the unit is ready for operation.

WARNING

DO NOT start saw engine until unit is properly prepared. Read the entire user manual before attempting to operate your unit. Pay particular attention to all safety precautions. Your user manual is both a reference guide and handbook provided to furnish you with general information to assem- ble, operate and maintain your saw.

3-3. GUIDE BAR / SAW CHAIN / CLUTCH COVER INSTALLATION

WARNING

Always wear protective gloves when handling chain.

TO INSTALL GUIDE BAR:

CAUTION

To ensure the bar and chain receive oil, ONLY USE THE ORIGINAL STYLE BAR with the oil passage hole (A) as illustrated above (Figure 3-3A).

1.Make sure the CHAIN BRAKE® lever is pulled back into the DISENGAGED position (Figure 3-3B)

2.Remove the bar retaining nuts (B). Remove clutch cover (C) by pulling straight out, some force may be required. (Figure 3-3C)

3.Using a screwdriver or the wrench supplied in the user’s kit or in the upper half of the carrying case. Turn the adjustment screw (D) COUNTERCLOCKWISE until the TANG (E) (projecting prong) is to the end of its travel (Figure 3-3D).

4.Place the slotted end of the guide bar over the bar bolt

(F). Slide guide bar behind clutch drum (G) until the guide bar stops (Figure 3-3E).

A

3-3A

3-3B

C

B

3-3C

D

E

3-3D

F

G

3-3E

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