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Poulan Pro 42CC 2 Cycle Chainsaw, 18"
Problem for Poulan Pro 42CC 2 Cycle Chainsaw, 18"

The chain keeps coming off, even after using the




By keithmadiah on Nov 06, 2009

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the chain keeps coming off, even after using the wheel to tighten it.
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Remove the clutch cover, bar, and chain. Inspect the drive sprocket is it deeply gouged or perhaps worn through? That can cause this problem. The most likely cause of this problem is incorrect chain installation or a badly burred chain.

The chain will have burrs on the drive links of the chain and may not fit the groove in your bar. If true use a flat file on the side of the drive links and remove all burrs.

Chain adjustment
  1. Make sure the chain brake is off (gloves will protest your fingers).
  2. If necessary, loosen the bar nuts that are clamping the clutch cover in place (or whatever holds the clutch cover and bar on). They don't need these really loose - finger tight will do.
  3. Ease the tension adjustment until the chain is obviously loose.
  4. Using one hand, hold the nose of the bar up.
  5. While holding the nose up, adjust the tensioner so that the center of the chain just touches the underside of the bar, add a touch more.
  6. Continue holding the nose of the bar up & tighten up the bar nuts / bolts / quick-release system.
Your saw is equipped with a "Chain Catcher". That is what causes the burrs. Without the catcher it would have been your leg. Were you wearing chaps? HTH
Lou
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Nov 07, 2009

- Mark one link of the chain with anything, with the brake off and wearing gloves rotate the chain one complete revolution on the bar. Any burrs on the drive links will be evident.
Lou
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