This is an important part of the chain tensioner which in conjunctions with tension screw (sold separately) allow user to tighten or loosen the chain. It is a genuine OEM sourced replacement part designed for use with Husqvarna chainsaws. This part is made out of plastic material and it is sold individually. If the chainsaw bar doesn't adjust when you turn the tension nut or the screw are usually worn or damaged.
The actual replacement of the parts was pretty simple but had to remove the clutch assembly to get to it. After researching how to remove clutch on that model, which wasn\'t to simple, (I\'m not a mechanic), everything else went smoothly. It takes an impact tool to remove the clutch. Had to put some rope in the spark plug hole to jam the
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It\'s important to note that the plastic or nylon nut must be threaded completely down to the head of the screw where there is a groove for it. Without that plastic nut, the screw could loosen up during use and fall out. Likely why mine went missing to start with.
The saw is an old model but runs good. Glad to be able to find parts for it to keep it going. New saws aren\'t cheap.
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Saw chain was loose, screw broke, could not tighten chain.
1. Remove the chain cover.
2. Remove the chain and the bar.
3. Remove the oiler cover plate.
4. Remove the old pawl.
5. Install the new pawl, the screw, and the nut.
6. Reassemble and adjust the chain tension.
1. Removed bar and chain
2. Removed protective plate covering where the adjustment screw was located
3. Installed new screw with new nut to hold the adjustment screw in place
4. Installed protective plate covering adjustment screw
5. Reinstalled chair bar and chain
6. Reinstalled cover with new flange nut tha
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Removed clutch cover, charm and bar. Loosened hex nut on stainless steel tensioner cover. Clutch didnGÇÖt need to be removed. Removed old screw and pawl. Nut was already missing. Threaded new nut onto screw all the way to the head end where it fit into recess in the screw. Threaded pawl onto screw part way. Retightened hex screw. Bar chai
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This part is in stock in our warehouse and will ship out within 1 business day of the order being placed.
New stock is on the way! On order parts usually ship within 7 business days.
Item is not in stock and usually ships 10-15 business days from the time you place your order.
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