Mounting The Bar And Chain (Quick Chain Tensioner) - Stihl MS 171 Instruction Manual

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Mounting the Bar and
Chain (quick chain
tensioner)
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N Pull out the hinged clip (4) so that it
snaps into position.
N Turn the wingnut (5)
counterclockwise until it hangs
loose in the sprocket cover (6).
N Removing the sprocket cover
N Remove the tensioning gear (7) and
turn it over.
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N Take out the screw (8).
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Line up the tensioning gear (7) and
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guide bar (9).
N Insert the screw (8) and tighten it
down firmly.
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MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
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Wear work gloves to protect your
hands from the sharp cutters.
N Fit the chain – start at the bar nose.
Pay attention to the position of the
tensioning gear and the cutting
edges.
N Turn the tensioning gear (7)
clockwise as far as stop.
N Disengage the chain brake by
pulling the hand guard (9) against
the front handle.
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Turn the guide bar so that the
tensioning gear is facing you.
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