Husqvarna 1153136-95 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLYEnglish – 171153136-95 Rev.2 2010-04-08Fitting the bar and chain445, 450Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position bymoving the front hand guard towards the front handle.(39)Unscrew the bar nut and remove the clutch cover (chainbrake). Take off the transportation ring (A). (40)Fit the bar over the bar bolt. Place the bar in its rearmostposition. Place the chain over the drive sprocket and inthe groove on the bar. Begin on the top side of the bar.(41)Make sure that the edges of the cutting links are facingforward on the top edge of the bar.Mount the clutch cover and remember to fit the chainadjuster pin in the hole in the bar. Check that the drivelinks of the chain fit correctly over the drive sprocket andthat the chain is correctly located in the groove in the bar.Tighten the bar nut with your fingers.Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screwclockwise using the combination spanner. The chainshould be tensioned until it does not sag from theunderside of the bar. (42)The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack onthe underside of the bar, and it can still be turned easilyby hand. Tighten the bar nut with the combination spannerwhile holding up the tip of the bar. (43)When fitting a new chain, the chain tension has to bechecked frequently until the chain is run-in. Check thechain tension regularly. A correctly tensioned chainensures good cutting performance and long life. (44)445e, 450eCheck that the chain brake is in disengaged position bymoving the front hand guard towards the front handle.(45)Loosen the chain tensioner wheel and remove the clutchcover (chain brake). Remove the transport guard. (A) (46)Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place the bar in its rearmostposition. Place the chain over the drive sprocket locate itin the groove on the bar. Begin on the top edge of the bar.(41)Make sure that the edges of the cutting links are facingforward on the top edge of the bar.Mount the clutch cover and remember to fit the chainadjuster pin in the hole in the bar. Check that the drivelinks of the chain fit correctly over the drive sprocket andthat the chain is correctly located in the groove in the bar.Tension the chain by turning the wheel down (+). Thechain should be tensioned until it does not sag from theunderside of the bar. (32)The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag fromthe underside of the bar, but can still be turned easily byhand. Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar knob byturning the knob clockwise. (33)When fitting a new chain, the chain tension has to bechecked frequently until the chain is run-in. Check thechain tension regularly. A correctly tensioned chainensures good cutting performance and long life. (44) (47)! WARNING! Always wear gloves, whenworking with the chain.