TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
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Engine starts, runs, and | Carburetor requires adjustment. |
accelerates but will not |
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idle. |
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Chain turns at idle. | Carburetor requires adjustment. |
Turn idle speed screw “T” clockwise to increase idle speed. See Figure 81.
Turn idle speed screw “T” counterclockwise to decrease speed. See Figure 81.
| 1. | Chain oil tank empty. |
Bar and chain running |
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hot and smoking. | 2. | Chain tension is too tight. |
| 3. | Oiler is not functioning. |
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
| 1. | Chain brake is engaged. |
Engine starts and runs, |
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but chain is not rotating. | 2. Chain tension is too tight. | |
| 3. | Guide bar and chain as- |
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| sembled incorrectly. |
| 4. | Guide bar and/or chain are |
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| damaged. |
1.Release chain brake, refer to “Operation – Operat- ing 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 carburetor adjustment needle(s) are equipped with plastic cap(s) that prevent counterclockwise rotation from the original factory adjustment. If your product exhibits specific performance problem(s) where the Troubleshooting Section recommends a counterclockwise needle adjustment and you have made no adjustments since the original purchase, take the product to a factory authorized service center for repair. In most cases, the needed adjustment is a simple task for the factory trained service representative.
Fig. 81
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