Mounting The Bar And Chain (Front Chain Tensioner) - Stihl MS 240 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 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 nuts only fingertight.
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MS 240
Mounting the Bar and
Chain (front chain
tensioner)
Removing the chain sprocket cover
N Unscrew the nut and remove the
chain sprocket cover.
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N Turn the screw (1)
counterclockwise until the
tensioning nut (2) butts against the
left end of the housing slot.
Disengage the chain brake.
N Pull the hand guard towards the
front handle until there is an audible
click – the chain brake is
disengaged.
Fitting the chain
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Wear work gloves to protect your
hands from the sharp cutters.
N Fit the chain – start at the bar nose.
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