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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCraftsman Chainsaw Bar Adjustment Pin Replacement #530015826
Craftsman Chainsaw Bar Adjustment Pin Replacement #530015826
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Total Parts Cost
$5.96Estimated Savings
$112.5002:45
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the bar adjustment pin on a Craftsman chainsaw. The most common reason for replacing the bar adjustment pin is when it is stripped or damaged.
All of the information for this bar adjustment pin replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Poulan, Poulan Pro, Husqvarna, Craftsman
Tools needed: 13mm socket, large flat-head screwdriver
All of the information for this bar adjustment pin replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Poulan, Poulan Pro, Husqvarna, Craftsman
Tools needed: 13mm socket, large flat-head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the tensioner pin in your chainsaw first make sure the engine has cooled and that the on-off switch is in the “off” position.
2
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
Note the position of the old tensioner pin then use a large flathead screwdriver to unthread the bar adjustment screw far enough to remove the old pin.
5
Install the new tensioner pin. by aligning it in the clutch cover then thread the bar adjustment screw through it.
6
Continue to thread the screw until the retainer locks the screw in place then rotate the screw counter-clockwise to move the new pin closer to the middle of the screw.
7
To replace the clutch cover, the tensioner pin will need to be inserted into the hole in the chain bar.
8
You will probably need to rotate the tension adjustment screw counter-clockwise a few more times to properly align the pin.
9
With the cover in place, hand-tighten the nuts.
10
Now lift the bar and rotate the adjustment screw clockwise until there is no slack in the chain.
11
Now fully tighten the nuts and confirm that the chain is taut.
12
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 bar adjustment pin on a Craftsman chainsaw. The most common reason for replacing the bar adjustment pin is when it is stripped or damaged.
All of the information for this bar adjustment pin replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Poulan, Poulan Pro, Husqvarna, Craftsman
Tools needed: 13mm socket, large flat-head screwdriver
All of the information for this bar adjustment pin replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Poulan, Poulan Pro, Husqvarna, Craftsman
Tools needed: 13mm socket, large flat-head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the tensioner pin in your chainsaw first make sure the engine has cooled and that the on-off switch is in the “off” position.
2
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
Note the position of the old tensioner pin then use a large flathead screwdriver to unthread the bar adjustment screw far enough to remove the old pin.
5
Install the new tensioner pin. by aligning it in the clutch cover then thread the bar adjustment screw through it.
6
Continue to thread the screw until the retainer locks the screw in place then rotate the screw counter-clockwise to move the new pin closer to the middle of the screw.
7
To replace the clutch cover, the tensioner pin will need to be inserted into the hole in the chain bar.
8
You will probably need to rotate the tension adjustment screw counter-clockwise a few more times to properly align the pin.
9
With the cover in place, hand-tighten the nuts.
10
Now lift the bar and rotate the adjustment screw clockwise until there is no slack in the chain.
11
Now fully tighten the nuts and confirm that the chain is taut.
12
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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$5.96
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