Guide Bar And Saw Chain Replacement - Echo Power Pruner PPT-265ES Operator's Manual

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GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN REPLACEMENT

WARNING
Never try to replace or adjust guide bar and saw chain with engine running. Always disconnect spark plug wire
before servicing guide bar and saw chain. This saw chain is
Guide Bar Replacement / Installation
Level 2
1. Remove two (2) guide bar nuts (A) and unscrew sprocket cover
screw(B).
2. Remove sprocket cover (D).
3. Remove guide bar and saw chain from gear case and sprocket.
4. Remove chain from guide bar and check guide bar for damage and
excessive or uneven wear. Replace guide bar if necessary.
5. Install chain on guide bar with cutters on top of bar facing toward
bar tip.
sprocket (E).
7. Turn tension adjustment screw (C) to ensure chain tension adjuster
and fasten sprocket cover screw (B).
9. Adjust chain tension.
Sprocket Cover Cleaning
screw (B).
2. Remove sprocket cover (D).
3. Brush debris from inside sprocket cover and from around sprocket
(E).
into the guide bar adjuster hole.
and fasten sprocket cover screw (B)
6. Adjust chain tension.
B
D
C
A
E
B
D
C
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