Craftsman 35182 Operation Manual - Page 22

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Chain does not move when en- gine is accelerated. 1. Chain tension too tight. 2. Carburetor requires adjustment. 3. Guide bar rails pinched. 4. Clutch slipping. 5. Chain brake engaged. 1. See "Check Chain Tension" in the Maintenance Section. 2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover). 3. Repair or replace. 4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover). 5. Disengage chain brake. Chain clatters or cuts roughly. Chain stops within the cut. Chain cuts at an angle. 1. Chain tension incorrect. 2. Cutters damaged. 3. Chain worn. 4. Cutters dull, improperly sharpened, or depth gauges too high. 5. Sprocket worn. 6. Chain installed backwards. 1. Chain cutter tops not filed flat. 2. Guide bar burred or bent; rails uneven. 3. Clutch slipping. 1. Cutters damaged on one side. 2. Chain dull on one side. 3. Guide bar bent or worn. 1. See "Check Chain Tension" in the Maintenance Section. 2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover). 3. Resharpen or replace chain. 4. See "Chain Sharpening" in the Service and Adjustments Section. 5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover). 6. Install chain in right direction. 1. See "Chain Sharpening" in the Service and Adjustments Section. 2. Repair or replace guide bar. 3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover). 1. See "Chain Sharpening" in the Service and Adjustments Section. 2. See "Chain Sharpening" in the Service and Adjustments Section. 3. Replace guide bar. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. If you need assistance, contact Sears Service or the CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HELPLINE at 1-800-235-5878. 22