Husqvarna 23 COMPACT - Manual (Page 6)

Turn the adjusting screw to move adjust­
ing pin to the back. Further adjustment
may be necessary as you mount the bar.
Mount the bar as illustrated.
Slide the bar toward the back.
Use the illustration of the chain to deter­
mine the proper direction.
Place the chain onto the sprocket located
behind the clutch drum.
Start at the top of the bar and fit chain into
groove around the guide bar.
Pull the bar forward until the chain is snug
in the groove of the bar.
Hold guide bar against the sawframe and
install the bar clamp. Make sure the ad­
justing pin is aligned with the hole in the
bar. Remember this pin moves the bar
forward and backward to adjust chain
tension.
Replace the bar clamp nuts and tighten
fingertight Once the chain is tensioned
you >will need to tighten bar clamp nuts.
Tip of Bar
Proper chain direction
Place chain onto the sprocket
CHAIN TENSION
(Including units with
chain already installed)
NOTE:
When adjusting chain tension,
make sure the bar nuts are fingertight only.
Attempting to tension the chain when the
bar ni^ are tight will cause damage.
Checking the tension:
Move chain around the bar. If the chain does
not rotate, it is too tight If too loose, the
chain will sag below the bar.
Adjusting the tension:
Chain tension is very important Chain
stretches during use. This is especially true
during the first iew times you use your saw.
Always check chain tension each time you
use and refuel your saw.
You can adjust the chain tension by looserv
ing the bar clamp nuts and turning the ad­
justing screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on
the bar.
• If chain is too tight, turn adjusting
screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
• If chain is too loose, turn adjusting
screw 1/4 turn clockwise.
• Lift up the tip ofthe bar and tighten the bar
clamp nuts with the combination screw-
driver/wrench.
* Recheck chain tension.
Chain moves freely
Lifts only 1/8 of an Inch from bar.
Adjusting screv- "I
Turn to in­
crease chain"^ " ^ ^
tension
Turn to decrease chain tension
FUEL & LUBRICATION
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
2-cyde
air4»oled engine oil. We
recommend Husqvamabra^d 50:1 oil.lfyou
do r»ot use this oil, use a good quality 2-cycle
air4xx>led oil designed to be mixed at a ratio
of 32:1 (A 32:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 4
ounces of oil with each gallon of unleaded
gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the
instructions printed on the container. Always
read and follow the safety mies under
“Handle Fuel with Caution".
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lubri­
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto­
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
filled. Lack of oil will quickly min the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating
shown by smoke coming from the chan
and/or discoloration of the bar.
In freezing weather oil wilt thicken, making it
necessary to thin bar and chain oil vrith a
small amount (5to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or
kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free
flowing.
Husqvama bar and chain oil is formulated to
protect your unit against excessive wear