Tensioning The Saw Chain (Front Chain Tensioner) - Stihl MSE 140 C Instruction Manual

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Make sure the drive link tangs
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engage the bar groove (arrow) and
then rotate the tensioning gear
counterclockwise as far as stop.
Place the chain sprocket cover in
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position and engage the guide lugs
in the recesses in the engine
housing.
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4
5
When fitting the chain sprocket cover,
check that the teeth of the tensioning
gear and adjusting wheel mesh properly.
If necessary, turn the adjusting
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wheel (4) slightly until the sprocket
cover can be pushed flush against
the engine housing.
Pull out the hinged clip (5) so that it
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snaps into position.
Engage wingnut and tighten it down
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moderately.
Go to chapter on "Tensioning the
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Saw Chain"
Tensioning the Saw Chain
(front chain tensioner)
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Retensioning during cutting work:
Disconnect the plug from the wall
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outlet.
Loosen the nut.
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Hold the bar nose up.
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Use a screwdriver to turn the
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tensioning screw (1) clockwise until
the chain fits snugly against the
underside of the bar.
While still holding the bar nose up,
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tighten down the nut firmly.
Go to "Checking Chain Tension".
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A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time.
Check chain tension frequently –
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see chapter on "Operating
Instructions".
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