This chain tensioner kit is an authentic manufacturer sourced replacement part It is specially designed for Husqvarna and Poulan chainsaws. This kit is used to apply adjustable tension to the chain. If the bar doesn’t adjust when you turn the tension screw usually the tension gear/pin or the adjustment bolt is worn or damaged. This kit includes an adjustment bold, pin and a square nut.
To complete this repair job you will need a set of wrenches and a screwdriver.
Chain Tensioner 501537101
OEM part for: Husqvarna, Poulan, Jonsered
Part Number: 501537101
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- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.01 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 92 machines
Husqvarna
Poulan
Jonsered
This item works with the following types of products:
- Chain Saw Parts
- Saw Parts
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Lost tensioner screw
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
Chain tensioner screw broke
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
Removed bar
Replaced screw
Put back together
Easy
could not adjust tension
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, needle nose pliers
Parts Used
Lost chain tensioner screw
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set
Removed backlash housing
Removed chain and bar
Replaced chain tensioner
Reassembled
Adjusted chain for correct tension
Tightened down flange nuts
Chain Tensioner was missing
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set
lever (trigger) was broken and tensioner wasn't working
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Nutdriver, small diameter punch
Parts Used
removed the two vibration dampers holding the lever pivot rod in place
used a small diameter punch to remove the pivot rod
Chain tensioner vibrated loose and fell off in the woods.
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
Sprocket, chain adjuster, chain guide
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Thanks
Professional repairman (I say in jest) had lost the chain tensioner, protection plate, and broken anti vibe element, so I decided to fix it, along with installing new ring and honing out jug.
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Allen wrench
2. Lightly honed out jug and used very fine emery cloth to smooth piston.
3. Removed ring and cleaned groove.
4. Used regular 2-3" pipe clamp as ring squeezer and slid piston back into jug. Torqued it down.
5. Reinstalled everything I had taken out to get jug off.
6. Installed new air valve I had also received from replacement parts.
7. Installed antivibe element.
8. Put it all back together, installing chain tensioner and protection plate as I went.
9. Took a while to get the high and low idles in the proper place, but once I did, the old Husqvarna 266 xp ran and cut large logs like it was new again.
Threads only went part through on Tensioner Would not work
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
Remove the bar and chain
Insert the chain tensioner assembly
Install the bar and chain
Install the clutch cover
Adjust blade tension
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