Gas Chainsaw

Model # DCS540-21 Official Makita chainsaw

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Makita DCS540-21 chainsaw, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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DCS540-21 Chainsaws
Chain 18" 523-102-064
#401

Cylinder, piston and accessories diagram

Chain 18"

Part #523-102-064

Replaced by #72V064G

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Manufacturer substitution
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Piston Ring 033-132-020
#3

Cylinder, piston and accessories diagram

Piston ring

Part #033-132-020

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Piston Pin 001-132-010
#4

Cylinder, piston and accessories diagram

Piston pin

Part #001-132-010

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Plug (carb. Heating) 965-404-230
#13

Hood, air filter, muffler diagram

Plug (carb. heating)

Part #965-404-230

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Intermediate Flange 020-131-041
#16

Hood, air filter, muffler diagram

Intermediate flange

Part #020-131-041

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Ballbearing 960-102-159
#4A

Crankcase diagram

Ballbearing

Part #960-102-159

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Air Duct 020-112-010
#11

Ignition electronics, starter diagram

Air duct

Part #020-112-010

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Rim Sprocket (3/8" Z=7) 026-224-010
#11B

Oil pump diagram

Rim sprocket (3/8" z=7)

Part #026-224-010

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Screen 021-151-180
#29

Carburetor diagram

Screen

Part #021-151-180

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Spring Ring (2) 020-132-050
#5

Cylinder, piston and accessories diagram

Spring ring (2)

Part #020-132-050

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Symptoms for gas chainsaws

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Main causes: stale gasoline, cracked fuel lines, dirty carburetor, damaged spark plug, worn piston rings…

Main causes: bad gas, engine needs tune up, cracked fuel lines, dirty carburetor…

Main causes: cracked fuel lines, leaky carburetor seals, damaged fuel tank cap, cracked fuel tank…

Repair guides for gas chainsaws

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your chainsaw.

How to rebuild a chainsaw carburetor

How to rebuild a chainsaw carburetor

If your chainsaw isn't running well, a dirty carburetor could be the problem. You can take it apart, clean it and rebuil…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace chainsaw fuel lines

How to replace chainsaw fuel lines

The fuel line on a chainsaw becomes brittle over time and can crack. Replacing it doesn't require a lot of DYI experienc…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a chainsaw carburetor

How to replace a chainsaw carburetor

If the engine won't start even though there's fuel in the chainsaw, the carburetor could be the problem. Sometimes, it's…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your chainsaws

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your chainsaw.

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What are the most common replacement parts for chainsaws?

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