12 — English
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Bar and chain running hot and
smoking.
Check chain tension for overtight
condition.
Chain oil tank empty.
Tension chain. Refer to
Chain Ten-
sion
earlier in this manual.
Check oil tank.
Chain tension too tight.
Check guide bar and chain assembly.
Check guide bar and chain for
damage.
Retension chain, Refer to
Chain
Tension
earlier in this manual.
Refer to
Replacing the Bar and
Chain
earlier in this manual.
Inspect guide bar and chain for
damage.
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