Homelite UT74121A manual Tions. See Figure, But chain is not rotating

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

Engine starts, runs, and

Carburettor requires adjustment.

Turn idling speed screw “T” clockwise to increase

accelerates but will

 

idling speed. If chain turns at idle, turn idling speed

not idle.

 

screw “T” anticlockwise to decrease speed. Wear

 

 

protective equipment and observe all safety instruc-

 

 

tions. See Figure 82.

Bar and chain running

1.

Chain oil tank empty.

hot and smoking.

 

 

 

2.

Check chain tension for

 

 

overtight condition.

 

3.

Check for oiler function.

1.Oil tank should be filled every time that fuel tank is filled.

2.Tension chain per instructions in “Maintenance – Adjusting the Chain Tension” earlier in this manual.

3.Run at half throttle 30 to 45 seconds. Stop saw and check for oil dripping from SAFE-T-TIP and guide bar. If oil is present the chain may be dull or bar may be damaged. If no oil is on the SAFE-T-TIP, contact a Homelite service dealer.

Engine starts and runs,

1. Chain brake engaged.

but chain is not rotating.

 

 

 

2.

Chain tension too tight.

 

3.

Check guide bar and chain

 

 

assembly.

 

4.

Check guide bar and chain

 

 

for damage.

1.Release chain brake. Refer to “Operation – Operating the Chain Brake” earlier in this manual.

2.Tension chain per instructions in “Maintenance – Adjusting the Chain Tension” earlier in this manual.

3.Refer to “Maintenance – Assembling the Bar and Chain” earlier in this manual.

4.Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.

NOTE: The carburettor adjustment needle(s) are equipped with plastic cap(s) which prevent anticlockwise rotation from the original factory adjustment. If your product exhibits specific performance problem(s) where the Troubleshooting Section recommends an anticlockwise needle adjustment and you have made no adjustments since the original purchase, take the product to a factory-authorised service dealer for repair. In most cases, the needed adjustment is a simple task for the factory- trained service representative.

Fig. 82

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety RulesDo not Operate a Chainsaw That is Damaged General Precautions Specific Safety RulesSafety Apparel Basic Precautions in the CUTTING/ Work AreaPush and Pull Maintenance PrecautionsKICK-BACK Pull PushSymbol Name Explanation SymbolsRUN StopSpecifications Features Operation Understanding Your Chainsaw Safety DevicesLOW KICK-BACK SAW Chain Guide BarsChain Brake KICK-BACK PrecautionsRUN Position KICK-BACK Brake Position RotationalHandling the Fuel Safely Fuel and RefuellingMixing the Fuel Filling the TankChain OIL System Brake Position Ignition Switch RUN Primer BulbStarting the Engine See Figures 10 toStarting a Cold Engine Starting a Warm Engine Stopping the EngineProper Grip on Handles Preparing for CuttingChain Line Proper GripWork Area Precautions Basic OPERATING/CUTTING ProceduresAdjusting the Carburettor See Figures 24Operating the Chain Brake Adjusting Idling SpeedBrake Position RUN Position Retreat Path Felling Trees Hazardous ConditionsPlanned Line of Fall Proper Procedure for Tree FellingRetreat Notch Approx /3 Diameter Trunk Back CUT HingeHinge Back CUT WedgeBucking Removing Buttress RootsBucking with a Wedge Vertical CUT Loose Section Horizontal KICK-BACK WedgeOverbucking Bucking Logs Under StressUnderbucking LOG Supported AT ONE END Finishing CUTCutting Spring Poles Limbing and PruningLoad Second CUT Finishing CUT Spring PoleAssembling the BAR and Chain MaintenanceCutters Chain Tensioning Screw Chain Maintenance Adjusting the Chain TensionSee Figures 52, 53 Flats on Drive LinksSharpening the Cutters Check for Wear or Damage LEFT-HAND Cutters RIGHT-HAND TOP Plate Filing Angle Maintaining Depth Gauge ClearanceSide Plate Angle Maintaining the Guide BAR Restore Original Shape by Rounding FrontMaintaining the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard Lubricating HoleMounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard Cleaning the AIR FilterTighten 3/4 Turn See Figures 71, 72Cleaning the Engine Cleaning the Starter UnitChecking the Fuel Filter Replacing the Sparking PlugChain Catcher Brake Band Clean the Chain Brake Cleaning the Spark Arresting SI- LencerChain Brake Storing the Chainsaw 1 Month or LongerProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingBAR and Chain Combinations But chain is not rotating Tions. See FigureSafety Directive WarrantyGuarantee Statement Rtsa / Rtuk / RTG EC Declaration of ConformityPage Ryobi Technologies GmbH

UT74121A specifications

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