GREENLEE
FAIRMONT
Pistol Grip Chain Saw
21
Greenlee Fairmont Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc.
4455 Boeing Drive, Rockford, IL 61109 815/397-7070
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE REMEDY
Troubleshooting (cont’d)
Tool operates slowly. (cont’d)
Tool operates too fast.
Tool feels hot.
Tool leaks hydraulic fluid.
Hydraulic fluid level low.
Hydraulic fluid viscosity too heavy.
Tool components loose.
Dirt, contaminants, etc. in tool
components.
Tool components worn or damaged.
Power source components not
adjusted correctly.
Hydraulic fluid level low.
Hydraulic fluid viscosity too light.
Hydraulic fluid dirty.
Tool control valve stuck in partial
Power-ON position.
Power source components not
adjusted correctly.
Dirt, contaminants, etc. in tool
components.
Worn or damaged O-rings or gaskets.
Tool components worn or damaged.
Tool components loose.
Tool components worn or damaged.
Check fluid level. Fill to FULL mark.
Check system for leaks.
Use fluid viscosity recommended.
See Recommended Hydraulic
Fluids.
Tighten component hardware.
Disassemble tool. Clean
components.
Disassemble tool. Replace worn or
damaged components
Refer to power source operator’s
manual for recommended speed,
flow and pressure settings.
Check fluid level. Fill to FULL mark.
Check system for leaks.
Use fluid viscosity recommended.
See Recommended Hydraulic
Fluids.
Drain reservoir, flush and fill with
clean fluid. Change filter.
Free spool so it returns to neutral
position.
Refer to power source operator’s
manual for recommended speed,
flow and pressure settings.
Disassemble tool. Clean
components.
Replace worn or damaged O-rings
or gaskets.
Disassemble tool. Replace worn or
damaged components.
Tighten component hardware.
Disassemble tool. Replace worn or
damaged components.
