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Heated Handles
Checking the Rear Handle Element
With heater switch in the ‘
(
OFF” position, test
the two heating elements in the rear handle
between points 2 and 3. The meter should read
1.4 -1.8 ohms. Connect meter between points
4 and 2 and then between 4 and 3. The meter
should read 0.7 -0.9 ohms in both positions.
Checking the Front Handle Element
With heater switch in the “OFF” position, test
between points 1 and 3. Meter should read 3.7
-3.9 ohms. If the reading is below 3.7 ohms,
the entire front handle must be replaced.
Checking the Complete Heating
System
Test both rear and front handles as follows.
With heater switch in the “OFF” position, con-
nect meter between points 1 and 2. Meter
should read 5.1 -5.7 ohms.
Checking the Generator
– WARNING -
Never start chain saw without
bar chain and clutch cover
installed. The clutch could
come loose and cause severe
injury
A voltmeter capable of reading AC voltage is
needed to test generator.
Start saw and move heater switch to “ON” posi-
tion. With saw running at 10000 rpm attach
voltmeter leads to point 1 and crankcase.
Meter should read 20 volts at 10000 rpm. A low
reading can be caused by interruption in gener-
ator windings, insufficient magnetization or
defective leads.
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