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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCraftsman Chainsaw Chain Bar Replacement #545196102
Craftsman Chainsaw Chain Bar Replacement #545196102
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$30.80Estimated Savings
$112.5003:01
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the chain bar on a Craftsman chainsaw. The most common reason for replacing the chain bar is when the chainsaw doesn’t cut properly.
All of the information for this chain bar replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman
Tools needed: wrench or 13mm socket
All of the information for this chain bar replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman
Tools needed: wrench or 13mm socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the chain bar on your chainsaw first make sure the engine has cooled. and that the on-off switch is in the “off” position.
2
Now use the provided wrench or a 13mm socket to help loosen and unthread the nuts securing the clutch cover.
3
Confirm that the chain brake is disengaged and pull off the cover.
4
Next, lift off the chain guard and remove the cutting chain from the bar.
5
Remove the old bar.
6
Install the new chain bar by aligning it on the mounting posts.
7
Replace the chain by aligning it on the sprocket and on the chain bar.
8
Make sure the teeth on the chain are facing towards the front end of the chain bar on the top and away from the front end on the bottom.
9
With the chain in place, reposition the chain guard.
10
To replace the clutch cover, the chain tensioner pin will need to be inserted into the hole in the chain bar.
11
You will probably need to rotate the tension adjustment screw counter-clockwise to properly align the tensioner pin.
12
With the cover in place, hand-tighten the nuts.
13
Now lift the bar and rotate the adjustment screw clockwise until there is no slack in the chain.
14
Fully tighten the nuts and confirm that the chain is taut.
15
With the repair completed turn the on-off switch to the “on” position and your chainsaw should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the chain bar on a Craftsman chainsaw. The most common reason for replacing the chain bar is when the chainsaw doesn’t cut properly.
All of the information for this chain bar replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman
Tools needed: wrench or 13mm socket
All of the information for this chain bar replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman
Tools needed: wrench or 13mm socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the chain bar on your chainsaw first make sure the engine has cooled. and that the on-off switch is in the “off” position.
2
Now use the provided wrench or a 13mm socket to help loosen and unthread the nuts securing the clutch cover.
3
Confirm that the chain brake is disengaged and pull off the cover.
4
Next, lift off the chain guard and remove the cutting chain from the bar.
5
Remove the old bar.
6
Install the new chain bar by aligning it on the mounting posts.
7
Replace the chain by aligning it on the sprocket and on the chain bar.
8
Make sure the teeth on the chain are facing towards the front end of the chain bar on the top and away from the front end on the bottom.
9
With the chain in place, reposition the chain guard.
10
To replace the clutch cover, the chain tensioner pin will need to be inserted into the hole in the chain bar.
11
You will probably need to rotate the tension adjustment screw counter-clockwise to properly align the tensioner pin.
12
With the cover in place, hand-tighten the nuts.
13
Now lift the bar and rotate the adjustment screw clockwise until there is no slack in the chain.
14
Fully tighten the nuts and confirm that the chain is taut.
15
With the repair completed turn the on-off switch to the “on” position and your chainsaw should be ready for use.
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