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8986272-1-M-Husqvarna-501537101-Chain Tensioner
Part Location Diagram of 501537101 Husqvarna Chain Tensioner
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Part Location Diagram of 501537101 Husqvarna Chain Tensioner

Chain Tensioner 501537101

Manufactured by:
Husqvarna
ERP Number:
ERP8986272
Part Number:
501537101
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$26.88
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Product Description

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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.

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Troubleshooting

This part works with the following brands:
  • Husqvarna
  • Jonsered
  • Poulan
This part works with the following products:
  • Chainsaw
Part# 501537101 replaces these:
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Exactly what I needed
I was very happy with the parts I ordered they were easy to locate at ereplacementparts.com =ƒÿü
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Perfect fit
The right part the first time ordered. Looked like oem replacement.
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Great part, easy repair.
Chainsaw tensioner arrived quickly and was the correct part, worked great!
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back to cutting
The chain tensioner was easy to install and woreks dreat.
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Worked and fit
Fit like it should in the 2077 Jonsered saw
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Chain tensioner screw broke

Arthur from Cattaraugus, New York

4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
501537101
Removed chain guard
Removed bar
Replaced screw
Put back together
Easy
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Lost tensioner screw

tim from THOMPSON, Ohio

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
501537101
Removed cover and inserted screw assembly
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Sprocket, chain adjuster, chain guide

Alan from VIDOR, Texas

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Parts Used:
640200214, 501519901, 501686801, 501537101, 501814801, 501517201
Replaced oil line after removing oil ump. Adjusted oil pump for good wheel contact. Replaced chain guide. Replaced chain adjustment screw, pin, and washer. Replaced chain guard that protects oil pump housing. Older obsolete Husky 266 XP chainsaw is a great mid-power saw. Hated to buy a newer model when this one serves me well with a f ew repairs, it is almost like new again. The parts I received worked as supposed to..fit was correct. There is no special instructions, just straight forward take apart and replace. If you need, take pictures as you disassemble...then you can have reference if no repair book is at hand.
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Chain tensioner vibrated loose and fell off in the woods.

Daniel from NEW MILFORD, Connecticut

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
501537101
Installed new chain tensioner from eReplacementParts.com and was up and running in less than 15 minutes. I had called my Saw shop and they told me they couldnÆt get the part and that it was not available! FIVE STARS to eReplacementParts.com. Thank you for a valuable service.
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Lost screw

Mark from Torrington, Connecticut

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench set
Parts Used:
501537101
1. Removed bar/chain
2. Inserted rubber lock nut and screw
3. Put bar and chain back in place,
4. Adjust chain, tighten nuts
Good to Go!
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Lost chain tensioner screw

David from MOUNDSVILLE, West Virginia

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench set
Parts Used:
503220001, 501537101
Removed flange nuts
Removed backlash housing
Removed chain and bar
Replaced chain tensioner
Reassembled
Adjusted chain for correct tension
Tightened down flange nuts
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Chain Tensioner was missing

Stephen from Pine Grove, California

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench set
Parts Used:
501444501, 501537101, 501814801
Removed Bar and Chain from saw. Installed Tensioner and Guide and Protection plates. Replaced the Bar and Chain adjusted chain and saw was ready to put back to work. Parts fit perfectly just like original.
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could not adjust tension

penny from Eufaula, Alabama

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
501537101
It went quickly when my husband held the pliers behind the rubber spacer and I turned the screw. The parts are of good quality and fit perfectly.
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lever (trigger) was broken and tensioner wasn\'t working

Andy from West Sunbury, Pennsylvania

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
501518002, 501537101
had to remove the entire gas tank assembly
removed the two vibration dampers holding the lever pivot rod in place
used a small diameter punch to remove the pivot rod
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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.

Gene from Elloree, South Carolina

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Parts Used:
501699401, 501537101, 501814801
1. Removed jug and looked for deep scratches in jug and on outside of piston. There were none.
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. Reinstall ed 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.
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP8986272
Manufacturer Part Number: 501537101
Brand Model Number Description
Husqvarna 162 Chainsaw - Chainsaw
Husqvarna 181 Chainsaw - Chainsaw
Jonsered 2077 Chainsaw - Chain Saw
Jonsered 2083 Chainsaw - Chain Saw
Jonsered 2083IIEPA Chainsaw - Chain Saw
Husqvarna 266 Chainsaw - Chainsaw
Husqvarna 268 Chainsaw - Chainsaw
Husqvarna 272 Chainsaw - Chainsaw
Husqvarna 272XP Chainsaw - Chainsaw
Husqvarna 281 Chainsaw - Chainsaw
Husqvarna 281XP Chainsaw - Chainsaw
Husqvarna 288 Chainsaw - Chainsaw
Husqvarna 288EPA Chainsaw - Chainsaw
Husqvarna 288XP Chainsaw - Chain Saw
Husqvarna 61 Chainsaw - Chainsaw
Jonsered 625 Chainsaw - Chain Saw
Jonsered 630 Chainsaw - Chain Saw
Jonsered 630-SUPERII Chainsaw - Chain Saw
Jonsered 630SUPERII Chainsaw - Chain Saw
Husqvarna 66 Chainsaw - Chainsaw
Jonsered 670 Chainsaw - Chain Saw
Jonsered 670CHAMP Chainsaw - Chain Saw
Jonsered 670SUPERII Chainsaw - Chain Saw
Poulan PP415 Chainsaw - Gas Chainsaw
Poulan PP425 Chainsaw - Gas Chainsaw
Poulan PP475 Chainsaw - Chainsaw
Poulan PP505 Chainsaw - Gas Chainsaw
Chain Tensioner
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