Echo CS-271T User Manual download pdf (Page 13)

CS-271T

4. Mount guide bar on stud and slide toward clutch

to make saw chain installation easier. Install

chain with cutters on top of guide bar facing

forward.

5. Unlock the chain brake, and install the clutch

cover (and spiked bumper; option) over the

guide bar stud. Ensure chain tension adjuster pin

fits into the guide bar adjuster hole, brake band

is positioned around clutch drum. Tighten clutch

cover nut finger tight.

6. Turn saw over, and check brake band for correct

position on clutch drum. If brake band is not in

place around drum, remove cover, make sure

brake is unlocked, and reinstall. Tighten clutch

cover nut finger tight.

WARNING

Improper clutch cover assembly can result in

serious injury, and will cause severe saw

damage if unit is started. Never start or

operate saw if brake band is not in place on

clutch drum. Always check chain brake

operation after replacing cover. Do not use

saw if chain brake does not function

properly.

ADJUSTING CHAIN TENSION

IMPORTANT

Always loosen clutch cover nut before turning

the chain tension adjuster, otherwise the clutch

cover and tensioner will be damaged.

1. Remove spark plug lead. (See page 25)

2. Loosen a clutch cover nut, if necessary.

3. Hold the bar nose up, and turn the adjuster

screw clockwise until chain fits snugly against

underside of the bar.

4. Tighten a nut with the bar nose held up.

5. Pull the chain around the bar by hand. Loosen

the adjustment if you feel tight spots.

6. When chain is properly tensioned, tighten clutch

cover nut securely - 20 to 23 N·m (175 to 200

in. lb.).

7. Keep chain properly tensioned at all times.

Adjusting screw

Proper tension Improper tension

Unlock chain brake

Direction to tension the chain

Guide bar

adjuster hole

Clutch cover

Nut

Adjuster pin

Clutch Guide bar stud

Spiked bumper; option

1 2 ... 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ... 35 36

Comments to this Manuals

No comments

Echo CS-271T User Manual Page 13

Comments to this Manuals

Related products and manuals for Petrol tool Echo CS-271T