Homelite UT10552 Call Us First, troubleshooting, Problem, Possible Cause, Solution, 4672, Page

troubleshooting

Problem	Possible Cause			Solution
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
			the Maintenance section of this manual.
	Oiler is not functioning.		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 an authorized service center.
	Clogged oil passages.		Remove the clutch cover and guide bar plate and clean oil passages
			with a stiff-bristle brush.
Engine starts and	Chain brake is engaged.		Release chain brake. Refer to Operating the Chain Brake in the
runs, but chain is not			Operation­	section of this manual.
rotating.	Chain tension is too tight.		Tension chain per instructions in Adjusting the Chain Tension in
			the Maintenance section of this manual.
	Guide bar and chain		Refer to Replacing the Guide Bar and Chain in the Maintenance
	assembled­	incorrectly.	section of this manual
	Guide bar and/or chain are		Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.
	damaged.
	Drive sprocket teeth		Contact an authorized service center for drive sprocket replace-
	damaged­		ment.

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