Questions & Answers for: Stihl how do you tighten a chain

...tighten the nuts,, and then check the chain tension of the chain. if you pull up or down on the chain - it should only rise about 1/8th of a inch off of the bar when you pull and snap back into place ...

16" chain, 16" bar it 16" chain, 16" bar it is the right chain for the bar. chain wont keep tension when started You're not tightening the nut tight enough.

...tighten the chain on a Stihl MS660 the chain will not tighten on my chainsaw, I think the tension screw isn't gripping the threaded grubscrew. Help please. remove the cover and look to see if ...

...will stretch as it warms up. Be sure the side bolts that hold the bar are snug. Lift the bar upward when you are adjusting the chain and while you tighten the side bolts. Never cut with a loose

...Go to page 26. Remember to pull front of chain bar up before you tighten nuts. Make sure you really tighten nuts so they do not allow bar to move when

tighten the chain on my stihl ms 251 chain saw Pull the side cover and check for a broken or misaligned chain tensioner. I assume that you have loosened the bar nut on the side cover before attempting

how much to tighten spark plug on stihl chain saw model 028? General rule is to tighten it by hand, then turn it with a ratchet another 1/8 to 1/4 turn.

...will destroy the chain and possibly the chain drive and clutch. replace the bar if necessary and when you tighten the chain have no more than 3/8 on an inch of chain lift when the bar is tightened. ...

...tighten the two nuts firmly. Check to see that the chain can move freely by hand. Then start the saw and run the chain at speed with something in front of the nose to check for adequate lubrication. ...

...tighten chain rev. engine chain will just about come okk -tighten chain rev. engine same thing. you have to use the tension screw to move the cutter bar to tighten the chain then you do up the bar ...