Ryobi RY3714VNM Operator's Manual page 25

REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND
CHAIN
See Figures 31 - 40.
DANGER:
Never start the engine before installing the guide
bar, chain, drivecase cover, and clutch drum.
Without all these parts in place, the clutch can
fly off or explode, exposing the user to possible
death or serious injury.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, read and
understand all the safety instructions in this
section.
 Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
wire before you work on the saw.
 Make sure the chain brake is not set by pulling
the chain brake lever/hand guard towards the
front handle to the run position.
NOTE: When replacing the guide bar and chain,
always use the specified bar and chain listed in
BAR MOUNTING NUTS
MAINTENANCE
RUN
POSITION
Fig. 31
COMBINATION
WRENCH
Fig. 32
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CLUTCH
COVER
CLUTCH DRUM
CUTTERS CHAIN ROTATION
CHAIN DRIVE LINKS
CHAIN DRIVE LINKS
SPROCKET
GUIDE
BAR
BAR MOUNTING NUTS
Fig. 33
Fig. 34
BAR
GROOVE
Fig. 35