G2000T

3. Installing Guide Bar and Saw Chain

A standard saw unit package contains the items as illustrated.

Bar protector

Power unit

Plug wrench

Guide bar

Saw chain

Screwdriver for carburetor adjustment

Open the box and install the guide bar and the saw chain on the power unit as follows:

WARNING

The saw chain has very sharp edges. Use thick pro- tective gloves for safety.

1.Pull the guard towards the front handle to check that the chain brake is not engaged.

2.Loosen the nuts and remove the chain cover.

3.Mount the guide bar then fit the saw chain around the bar and sprocket.

Saw chain

Stud bolt

Tensioning nut

NOTE

Pay attention to the correct direction of the saw chain.

Moving direction

WARNING

When installing the chain cover, be sure to fit the hook completely at the rear end of the cover.

5.While holding up the tip of the bar, adjust the chain tension by turning the tensioner screw until the tie straps just touch the bottom side of the bar rail.

Loosen

TightenTensioner screw

6.Tighten the nuts securely with the bar tip held up (11.8-14.7 N.m./120-150 kg-cm). Then check the chain for smooth rotation and proper tension while moving it by hand. If necessary, readjust with the chain cover loose.

Tighten

7. Tighten the tensioner screw.

4.Fit the chain tensioner nut into the lower hole of the guide bar, then install the chain cover, and fasten the mounting nut to finger tightness.

WARNING

A new chain will expand its length in the beginning of use. Check and readjust the tension frequently as a loose chain can easily derail or cause rapid wear of itseif and the guide bar.

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Zenoah G2000T owner manual Installing Guide Bar and Saw Chain, Standard saw unit package contains the items as illustrated