answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Undo the two nuts on the right hand side and remove that side cover. The rod which controls the chain brake automatically detaches from the chain brake handle.
When you have the side cover removed place the saw on its side with the pull cord downwards.
Lift the bar up towards you and off the adjuster. unhook the chain from around the bar and the small sprocket, this part is very obvious when you look at it.
Wind the adjuster screw back a couple of turns to give you some free play and then fit the chain in the slot in the centre of the bar, over the nose of the bar and then back towards the saw. Make sure that the sharp cutting edge faces away from the saw on the top of the bar and back to the saw at the bottom of the bar.
Fit the chain over the sprocket again and place the bar back in position, making sure that the lug on the adjuster fits into one of the two small holes on the bar.
Replace the side cover and fit the nuts finger tight. Pull the chain brake lever into position and fit the control rod back into the side of it. Turn the adjuster screw clockwise to tighten the chain correctly and tighten the side cover nuts. Make sure the chain brake is off and pull the chain around to ensure it is correctly seated. You are ready to go.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How do you change the chain on a stihl 031av saw?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp