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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Screw M5x65 (2) 908-205-658
#19

Hood, air filter, muffler diagram

Screw m5x65 (2)

Part #908-205-658

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

Muffler Assembly 020-174-202
#45

Hood, air filter, muffler diagram

Muffler assembly

Part #020-174-202

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

Label 980-113-841
#33

Crankcase diagram

Label

Part #980-113-841

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

Carburetor Cpl. 027-151-020
Carburetor cpl.

Part #027-151-020

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

Gasket 965-404-341
#15

Hood, air filter, muffler diagram

Gasket

Part #965-404-341

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

Brake Band Holder 027-213-350
#23

Chain brake, hand guard diagram

Brake band holder

Part #027-213-350

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

Cylinder/piston Cpl. 033-130-010
#1

Cylinder, piston and accessories diagram

Cylinder/piston cpl.

Part #033-130-010

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

Spring (h) 021-151-530
#23

Carburetor diagram

Spring (h)

Part #021-151-530

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

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

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

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

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

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 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
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

Effective articles & videos to help repair your chainsaws

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What are the most common replacement parts for chainsaws?

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