TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART - Continued

TROUBLE CAUSE

Chain moves Idle speed requires

at idle speed. adjustment.

Clutch requiresrepair.

Chain does • Chain tension too

not move tight.

when engine E*Carburetor requires is accelerated. adjustment.

Guide bar rails pinched.

Clutch slipping.

Chain clatters Chain tension incorrect.

or cuts roughly,Cutters damaged.

Chain worn.

Cutters dull, improperly sharpened, or depth gauges too high.

I.Sprocket worn.

Chain installed backwards.

i .....

REMEDY

See "Carburetor Adjustments."

*Contact SearsService. o See "Chain Tension,"

See =CarburetorAdjustments."

Repairor replace.

ContactSears Service.

See =ChainTension."

ContactSearsService.

Resharpenor replace chain.

See =SharpeningChain."

Contact Sears Service.

Install chain in right direction.

Chain stops within the cut.

Chain cuts at

an angle.

Chain cutter tops not filed flat.

Guide bar burred or bent; rails uneven.

,Clutch slipping

Cutters damaged on one side.

Chain dull on one side.

Guide bar bent or worn.

See "Sharpening Chain."

Repair or replace guide bar.

Contact Sears Servk'e.

See "Sharpening Chain."

See "Sharpening Chain,"

Replace guide bar.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. If you need assistance, contact Sears Service or the CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HELPUNE at 1-800-235-5878.

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