Saw Chain Tension Adjustment - Echo MTA-PP/E Manuel D'utilisation

Front handle removal

Saw chain tension adjustment

Before you start
4. Carefully fit attachment drive shaft assembly into coupler (B)
to decal assembly line (C), making sure that the inner lower
drive shaft engages into the square upper drive shaft socket.
Lower bearing housing and head assembly must be in line with
the motor unit.
5. Rotate locator pin (A) 1/4 turn clockwise to engage lower
shaft hole. Insure locator pin is fully engaged by twisting low-
er drive shaft. Locator pin should snap flush in coupler. Full
engagement will prevent further shaft rotation.
6. Secure lower shaft assembly to coupler by tightening clamp-
ing knob (D).
7. To disassemble, reverse assembly instructions.
1. Remove screws (A) and handle halves from the power
source.
2. Loosely attach handle halves together and store handle as-
sembly for later use.
 Always disconnect spark plug cap before servicing cut-
ting attachment. Wear gloves when handling saw chain,
otherwise serious personal injury may result.
1. Move stop switch to STOP position.
2. Disconnect spark plug cap.
3. Loosen two gearcase cover nuts (A) until finger tight.
4. Hold the bar nose up, and turn the adjuster screw (B) clock-
wise until the chain fits snugly against the underside of the
bar, as shown. Cold chain only - turn adjuster screw clock-
wise an additional 1/8 - 1/4 turn.
5. Tighten both gearcase cover nuts with nose held up. Tighten
rear nut first.
6. Pull the chain around the guide bar by hand. Reduce the
chain tension if you feel tight spots.
7. When chain is properly tensioned, tighten gear case cover
nuts securely.
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