Stihl MS 341 Shop Manual page 32

5.6 Chain Tensioner
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– Remove the inner side plate –
b 5.5.1 or 5.5.2.
: Use a screwdriver to turn the spur
gear clockwise until tensioner
slide (1) butts against the thrust
pad (2).
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2
: Take out the screw (2).
: Remove the retainer (1).
MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C
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: Remove the cover plate.
: Pull out the spur gear.
: Pull out the tensioner slide with
adjusting screw and thrust pad.
2 3
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: Inspect the teeth on the spur gear
and adjusting screw (1), and
replace both parts if necessary.
To do this, pull off the thrust pad
(2) and unwind the adjusting
screw from the tensioner slide
(3).
Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
Always replace the adjusting screw
and spur gear as a matching pair.
Before installing, lubricate teeth on
adjusting screw and spur gear with
grease – b 16.
: Check that the O-ring (arrow) is
fitted in the spur gear and
lubricate it with oil before
installing the spur gear.
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