Stihl 017 Instruction Manual - Page 28

Models with Quick Chain Tensioner

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Mounting the Bar and Chain Models with Quick Chain Tensioner 4 6 7 135BA006 KN 135BA004 KN 135BA007 KN 1 3 5 8 2 135BA005 KN 135BA003 KN You can run chains of different pitches on this chainsaw - depending on the chain sprocket (see "Specifications") The chain pitch must match the guide bar. In addition, the drive link gauge must match the guide bar groove width. • Pull out the hinged handle (1) of the wingnut so that it snaps into position. • Turn the wingnut (2) counterclockwise until it hangs loose in the chain sprocket cover (3). • Remove the sprocket cover. • Remove the tensioning gear (4) and turn it over. • Take out the screw (5). • Position the tensioning gear (6) against the guide bar (7). • Fit and tighten down the screw (8). 26 017, 018

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You can run chains of different pitches
on this chainsaw - depending on the
chain sprocket (see “Specifications”)
The chain pitch must match the guide
bar. In addition, the drive link gauge
must match the guide bar groove width.
Pull out the hinged handle (
1
) of the
wingnut so that it snaps into posi-
tion.
Turn the wingnut
(2)
counterclock-
wise until it hangs loose in the chain
sprocket cover
(3)
.
Remove the sprocket cover.
Remove the tensioning gear
(4)
and turn it over.
Take out the screw
(5)
.
Position the tensioning gear
(6)
against the guide bar
(7)
.
Fit and tighten down the screw
(8)
.
2
3
1
135BA003 KN
Mounting the Bar and Chain
Models with Quick Chain Tensioner
4
135BA004 KN
5
135BA005 KN
6
7
135BA006 KN
8
135BA007 KN
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017, 018