Troubleshooting table - Continued
TROUBLE
1. Chain tension too tight.
Chain does not
2. Carburetor requires adjustment.
move when engine
3. Guide bar rails pinched.
is accelerated.
4. Clutch slipping.
5. Chain brake engaged.
1. Chain tension incorrect.
2. Cutters damaged.
3. Chain worn.
Chain clatters
4. Cutters dull, improperly sharpened, or
or cuts roughly.
depth gauges too high.
5. Sprocket worn.
6. Chain installed backwards.
1. Chain cutter tops not filed flat.
Chain stops within
2. Guide bar burred or bent; rails uneven.
the cut.
3. Clutch slipping.
1. Cutters damaged on one side.
Chain cuts at an
2. Chain dull on one side.
angle.
3. Guide bar bent or worn.
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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
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.
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.