Snapper XD 1696864 Owner's Manual page 17

MAINTENANCE
4. The chain should face in the direction of chain rotation. If they face backwards, turn the loop over.
5. Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop around the sprocket and make sure it is correctly mounted.
Make sure the bar hole fits well with bolt for chain tension.
Cutters
Cutters Chain Rotation
Drive Links
6. Replace the side cover, turn the chain tension adjustment screw clockwise until the chain is properly tensioned. The
guide bar must then be pushed upwards and check chain tension again. Do not tension the chain too tight.
7. After the chain is well-tensioned, tighten the nut again.
8. Once the chain is well tensioned, tighten the side cover lock nuts. Start with a new chain, allowing it to run-in for 2-3
minutes.
NOTE: If the chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen the chain cover lock nuts slightly and turn the chain adjustment
screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Lift the tip of the guide bar up and retighten the chain cover lock nuts. Ensure that the
chain will rotate without binding.
Side cover
lock nuts
Side cover
Figure 12.1
Chain Drive Links
Figure 12.3
Chain tensioner
adjustment
screw
Figure 12.6
Bar
Groove
Figure 12.4
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Figure 12.2
Figure 12.5
Figure 12.7