Chain Tensioner) - Stihl MS 171 Instruction Manual

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N Fit the guide bar over the studs (1) –
the cutting edges on the top of the
bar must point to the right.
N Engage the peg of the tensioner
slide in the locating hole (2) –- place
the chain over the sprocket (3) at
the same time.
N Turn the tensioning
screw (4)clockwise until there is
very little chain sag on the
underside of the bar – and the drive
link tangs are engaged in the bar
groove.
N Refit the sprocket cover and screw
on the nut only fingertight.
N Go to chapter on "Tensioning the
Saw Chain"
MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
Mounting the Bar and
Chain (quick chain
tensioner)
Removing the chain sprocket cover
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Swing grip (1) into position (until it
engages)
N Turn the wing nut (2) to the left until
it hangs loosely in the chain
sprocket cover (3)
N Remove chain sprocket cover (3)
Mounting the tensioning gear
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Remove and reverse tensioning
gear (1)
N Remove screw (2)
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N Position tensioning gear (1) and
guide bar (3) relative to one another
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N Insert and tighten screw (2)
English
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