Observe which direction of rotation is down.
How to put chain back on stanley garage door opener.
This will release the door from the garage door opener.
Loosen the inside nut and back it off 6 8 turns back the outside nut off 5 6 turns this will give you some slack in the chain.
Loosen the slack in the chain and place it over the sprocket with the slack on.
Thread the nut s facing the door clockwise until it meets the bracket then release the chain.
Pull the chain toward the garage door and hold it in position.
The chain is attached to a threaded rod that is attached to the trolley.
Located along the rail the chain an.
This video from sears partsdirect shows how to replace the chain and cable assembly on a chain drive garage door opener.
Cycle the opener to the end of a down cycle.
Grasp the chain 1 foot from where it connects to the end of the threaded chain anchor.
To reinstall the chain on the sprocket first with the door closed pull the rope hanging down from the trolley on the t bar.
Close the door clamp it there or have someone hold it down.
Attach the troller part on your door to the trolley part on the chain then open the door to its fully open position.