Guide Bar And Saw Chain Replacement - Echo Power Pruner PPT-2620/H Operator's Manual

PPT-2620 / H

Guide Bar and Saw Chain Replacement

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 VERY
sharp, wear heavy gloves to protect your hands when handling
it. Wear eye protection meeting CE or ANSI specification Z87.1.
Guide Bar Replacement
Level 2.
1. Remove two guide bar nuts (A)
and guide bar cover screw (B),
turn saw chain tension
adjustment screw (C)
counterclockwise to release
tension.
2. Remove guide bar 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.
6. Install guide bar and chain on
gear case, engaging chain with
drive sprocket (E).
7. Turn tension adjustment screw
(C) clockwise to take up slack
in saw chain.
8. Install guide bar cover (D), and
tighten guide bar nuts finger
tight and install guide bar cover
screw (B).
9. Adjust chain tension.
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