Quick Chain Tensioner; Chain Brake; Removal - Stihl E 140 Service Manual

7.3

Quick Chain Tensioner

3
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Pull out hinged handle (1) of
wingnut (2).
•
Unscrew the wingnut and
remove the chain sprocket
cover (3).
•
Ease the wingnut out of the
chain sprocket cover.
- Push the wingnut into the chain
sprocket cover until it snaps into
position.
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8.

CHAIN BRAKE

8.1

Removal

2
1
- Remove the gear housing -
see 5.2.
- Remove brake drum if necessary
- see 5.4.
•
Carefully pull the switch lever off
the pivot.
•
Disconnect brake rod from the
pawl.
•
Pry the pawl out of the switch
lever.
•
Take the torsion spring off the
pawl.
Install in the reverse sequence.
•
Check installed position of
torsion spring.