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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Chain turns at idle. Carburetor requires Turn idle speed screw "T" counterclockwise to de- ­adjustment to idle crease speed. Refer to Adjusting the Carburetor in speed. the Maintenance section of this manual. Air leak in the intake Contact a qualified service center for a rebuild kit. system. Bar and chain running hot and smoking. Chain oil tank empty. Oil tank should be filled every time fuel tank is filled. Chain tension is too Tension chain per instructions in Adjusting the Chain tight. Tension in the Maintenance section of this manual. Oiler is not functioning. Run at half throttle 30 to 45 seconds. Stop saw and check for oil dripping from SAFE-T-TIP™ and guide bar. If lubricant is present, the chain may be dull or bar may be damaged. If no lubricant is on the SAFE-T-TIP™, contact a qualified service center. Clogged lubricant passages. Remove the clutch cover and guide bar plate and clean lubricant passages with a stiff-bristle brush. Engine starts and runs, but chain is not rotating. Chain brake is ­engaged. Chain tension is too tight. Release chain brake. Refer to Operating the Chain Brake in the ­Operation section of this manual. Tension chain per instructions in Adjusting the Chain Tension in the Maintenance section of this manual. Guide bar and chain ­assembled incorrectly. Refer to Replacing the Guide Bar and Chain in the Maintenance section of this manual Guide bar and/or Inspect guide bar and chain for damage. chain are damaged. Drive sprocket teeth Contact a qualified service center for drive sprocket ­damaged replacement. If problem persists after trying the above solutions, contact customer service or a qualified service center for assistance. NOTICE: As the equipment owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in the Maintenance section. It is recommended that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your equipment. Neglecting or failing to perform the required maintenance may increase emissions, decrease fuel efficiency, degrade performance, cause irreversible engine damage and/or void your warranty. Page 41 - English

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Page 41 — English
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Chain turns at idle.
Carburetor requires
adjustment to idle
speed.
Air leak in the intake
system.
Turn idle speed screw
“T”
counterclockwise to de-
crease speed. Refer to
Adjusting the Carburetor
in
the
Maintenance
section of this manual.
Contact a qualified service center for a rebuild kit.
Bar and chain
running hot and
smoking.
Chain oil tank empty.
Chain tension is too
tight.
Oiler is not function-
ing.
Clogged lubricant
passages.
Oil tank should be filled every time fuel tank is filled.
Tension chain per instructions in
Adjusting the Chain
Tension
in the
Maintenance
section of this manual.
Run at half throttle 30 to 45 seconds. Stop saw and
check for oil dripping from SAFE-T-TIP
™
and guide bar. If
lubricant is present, the chain may be dull or bar may be
damaged. If no lubricant is on the SAFE-T-TIP
™
, contact
a qualified service center.
Remove the clutch cover and guide bar plate and
clean lubricant passages with a stiff-bristle brush.
Engine starts and
runs, but chain is
not rotating.
Chain brake is
engaged.
Chain tension is too
tight.
Guide bar and
chain assembled
incorrectly.
Guide bar and/or
chain are damaged.
Drive sprocket teeth
damaged
Release chain brake. Refer to
Operating the Chain
Brake
in the
Operation
section of this manual.
Tension chain per instructions in
Adjusting the Chain
Tension
in the
Maintenance
section of this manual.
Refer to
Replacing the Guide Bar and Chain
in the
Maintenance
section of this manual
Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.
Contact a qualified service center for drive sprocket
replacement.
If problem persists after trying the above solutions, contact customer service or a qualified service
center for assistance.
NOTICE:
As the equipment owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed
in the
Maintenance
section. It is recommended that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on
your equipment. Neglecting or failing to perform the required maintenance may increase emissions,
decrease fuel efficiency, degrade performance, cause irreversible engine damage and/or void your
warranty.