Husqvarna AR19 Operation Manual - Page 19

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Chain Removal and Replacement 1. Turn off engine. 2. Remove the drive guard. 3. Loosen chain idler adjustment bolt and lock nut. 4. Remove master link and remove chain. 5. Inspect and align sprockets. Check set screws. (Double set screws for wheel and rotor sprocket.) 6. Install new chain from top (drive sprocket side) as illustrated. NOTE: Chain is most easily connected just behind the front drive wheel sprocket. 7. Install master link with pin plate on engine side of chain with keeper plate installed on outboard side. Install clip with split to front of machine. Adjusting Tension 1. Turn engine off. 2. Remove drive guard, loosen lock nut on idler adjustment bolt. 3. Turn idler adjustment bolt to adjust tension to allow 1/8" to ¼" movement at the center point between the wheel sprocket and the rotor sprocket 4. Tighten lock nut. NOTE: Husqvarna recommends the replacement of sprockets when replacing drive chain. Inspect and align sprockets Chain routing 8060-014 8060-009 Idler adjustment bolt 8060-015 19