This chain tensioner is a genuine Echo replacement part. It is sourced directly from original equipment manufacturer for use on chainsaws. This part in conjunctions with a tensioner bolt/screw is used to apply adjustable tension to the chain/bar. 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. Please note, this item only includes an adjustment tensionee pin, the bolt and other parts are all sold separately. To complete this repair job you will need a set of wrenches and a screwdriver.
1. Removal chain socket cover
2. Use flash light to inspect the tension screw & tensioner for being bent or striped.
3. Replace is in poor condition.
4. Start to finish is less than 30 minutes.
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While changing the chain, I did not align theadjusting tensioner pin into the bar hole. When I tightened the bar hold down nuts, the tensioner screw was severely bent.bent
1. Removed the 2 bar hold down nuts.
2. Removed side cover with bar chain brake.
3. Removed the chain and bar.
4. Cleaned all inside surfaces.
5. Removed the tensoiner cover screw and plate.
6. Removed the old tensioner and adjusting screw.
7. Replaced old tensioner and adjusting screw.
8. Replace
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9. Reassembled the above.
10. Adjusted the chain with new tensioner screw.
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Screw tensioner was bent so the chain could not be adjusted.
Removed the handhold/sprocket cover, removed the chain guide. Pulled out the old screw and the tensioner. Installed the new screw and the tensioner. Very simple repair.
Removed the chain brake assembly( Make sure it is in the unlocked position)
Remove the inner guide place
Remove the old tensioner screw and tensioner, and install the new ones
Put the parts that were removed back on, and your done
Removed the two nuts that hold the bar in place and hold the cover for the brake and the drive sprocket. The remove the small plate that covered the tensioner. Replace the tensioner and the tensioner screw. Then I put all the covers back on and was able to adjust the chain and the saw was good to go.
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This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP8969065
Manufacturer Part Number: 43301419830
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