Rim sprocket question..

[Nicholas]

When fitting a new rim sprocket onto a saw with a outboard style drum/clutch ie: 346xp/357xp, is it best to install the rim sprocket with the slots facing the crankcase? or Is it best install the rim sprocket with the slots facing the clutch drum.

On saws with inboard style drum/clutch ie: 371xp/372xp saws , I install the rim sprocket so the slots face away from the drum/clutch.

Thanks,

Nick

 

[ShoerFast]

So chips can fall out of the slots,(if thay ever get in there) I do not know if that is an inboard or out board clutch, but on Stihl saws , the slots face out, but it is near a moot point.

 

[HiOctane]

Install away from the sprocket.