troubleshooting
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Bar and chain running | Chain oil tank empty. | Oil tank should be filled every time fuel tank is filled. | ||
hot and smoking. | Chain tension is too tight. | Tension chain per instructions in Adjusting the Chain Tension in | ||
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| Oiler is not functioning. | Run at half throttle 30 to 45 seconds. Stop saw and check for oil | ||
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Engine starts and | Chain brake is engaged. | Release chain brake. Refer to Operating the Chain Brake in the | ||
runs, but chain is not |
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rotating. | Chain tension is too tight. | Tension chain per instructions in Adjusting the Chain Tension in | ||
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| Guide bar and chain | Refer to Replacing the Guide Bar and Chain in the Maintenance | ||
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| Guide bar and/or chain are | Inspect guide bar and chain for damage. | ||
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| Drive sprocket teeth | Contact an authorized service center for drive sprocket replace- | ||
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