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695XL OPERATOR MANUAL
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Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Possible Cause
SAW WON'T REACH FULL RPM
Dirty air filter
SLOW CHAIN SPEED
Chain tension too tight. Chain should always be able to
be pulled around the guidebar by hand. It is normal for the
drive links of the chain to hang below the guidebar.
POOR CUTTING SPEED
All of the above, plus diamonds may be glazed over. Make
a few cuts in an abrasive material to expose the diamonds.
PREMATURE CHAIN STRETCH
Not enough water pressure. The minimum water pressure
required is 1.5 bar (20 psi). Insufficient water supply may
result in excessive wear to the chain, which can lead to
stretch and chain breakage.
CHAIN TENSIONER BREAKAGE
Side cover nut is not tight enough. Torque to 27-33 Nm
(20-25 ft-lbs ).
Tensioning with side cover nut already tight
WATER NOT FLOWING
Water hose is kinked or water supply not turned on
Water ports plugged with debris
WON'T START
Aged or bad fuel
Corroded or eroded spark plug
Stop switch locked in "STOP" position
DIFFICULT TO START
Flooded engine. Push Multi-function lever in, hold throttle
on full with foot and pull starter cord (hard, short, fast pulls)
until engine starts.
Fouled spark plug. Remove spark plug, clean, and re-gap
to 0.5 mm (0.020 in).
CHAIN BREAKAGE
Improper chain tension
Insufficient water pressure
Inserting saw into slot narrower than diamond chain
segments
Using chain that is already stretched beyond ability to
tension
