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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Engine starts, runs,
and accelerates but
will not idle.
Chain turns at idle.
Carburetor requires
adjustment to idle speed.
Carburetor requires
adjustment to idle speed.
Air leak in the intake
system.
Turn idle speed screw
“T” clockwise to increase idle speed.
Refer to
Adjusting the Carburetor in the
Maintenance
section of
this manual.
Turn idle speed screw
“T” counterclockwise to decrease speed.
Refer to
Adjusting the Carburetor in the
Maintenance
section of
this manual.
Contact an authorized 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
functioning.
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
lubricant dripping from SAFE-T-TIP
®
and guide bar. If lubricant is
present, the chain may be dull or bar may be damaged. If no lubri-
cant is on the SAFE-T-TIP
®
, contact an authorized service center.
Engine starts and
runs, but chain is not
rotating.
Chain brake is
engaged.
Chain tension is too tight.
Guide bar and
chain assembled incor-
rectly.
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 an authorized service center for drive sprocket replace-
ment.
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