There are two types of chain
tensioner. Depending on the
model you have, tensioning is performed either through
the side
of the sprocket
cover or
from the front of the
machine.
Release
the chain brake by pulling the front hand guard (1)
back toward the handlebar.
Unscrew the hexagon nuts (2) and take off the chain
sprocket cover (3).
Use the screwdriver end of the combination wrench
to turn
the adjusting screw (4) (lateral chain tensioner) or the ten-
sioning screw (5) (front chain tensioner) counterclockwise
as
far
as
the
stop.
This backs off
the tensioner slide or ten-
sioning
nut
(6).
The cutting
edges
of the
chain are very sharp. You should
always
wear
gloves
to protect your
hands from injury when
fitting the chain,
mounting the guide bar, tensioning the
26
chain
and checking chain tension.
Mounting the Bar and Chain
Top: Removing chain sprocket cover
Center: Backing
off
tensioner slide
on
lateral chain tensioner
Chain brake released
Bottom: Backing off
tensioning nut
on
front chain tensioner
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