TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE -- Continued
TROUBLE | CAUSE |
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Oil inadequate | 1. Oil tank empty. | 1. | Fill oil tank. | ||
for bar and | 2. Oil pump or oil filter | 2. | Contact Sears Service (see back cover). | ||
chain |
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lubrication. | 3. Guide bar oil hole | 3. | Remove bar and clean. | ||
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Chain moves at | 1. Idle speed requires | 1. | See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the | ||
idle speed. |
| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments Section. | |
| 2. | Clutch requires repair. | 2. | Contact Sears Service (see back cover). | |
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Chain does not | 1. Chain tension too | 1. | See “Check Chain Tension” in the | ||
move when en- |
| tight. |
| Maintenance Section. | |
gine is acceler- | 2. Carburetor requires | 2. | Contact Sears Service (see back cover). | ||
ated. |
| adjustment. |
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| 3. | Guide bar rails | 3. | Repair or replace. | |
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| 4. | Clutch slipping. | 4. | Contact Sears Service (see back cover). | |
| 5. | Chain brake engaged. | 5. | Disengage chain brake. | |
Chain clatters | 1. Chain tension incorrect. | 1. | See “Check Chain Tension” in the | ||
or cuts roughly. | 2. | Cutters damaged. |
| Maintenance Section. | |
| 2. | Contact Sears Service (see back cover). | |||
| 3. | Chain worn. | 3. | Resharpen or replace chain. | |
| 4. | Cutters dull, improperly | 4. | See “Chain Sharpening” in the | |
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| sharpened, or depth |
| Service and Adjustments Section. | |
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| gauges too high. |
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| 5. | Sprocket worn. | 5. | Contact Sears Service (see back cover). | |
| 6. | Chain installed | 6. | Install chain in right direction. | |
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| backwards. |
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Chain stops | 1. Chain cutter tops not | 1. | See “Chain Sharpening” in the | ||
within the cut. |
| filed flat. |
| Service and Adjustments Section. | |
| 2. Guide bar burred or | 2. | Repair or replace guide bar. | ||
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| bent; rails uneven. |
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| 3. Clutch slipping. | 3. | Contact Sears Service (see back cover). | ||
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Chain cuts at | 1. Cutters damaged on | 1. | See “Chain Sharpening” in the | ||
an angle. |
| one side. |
| Service and Adjustments Section. | |
| 2. | Chain dull on one side. | 2. | See “Chain Sharpening” in the | |
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| Service and Adjustments Section. | |
| 3. | Guide bar bent or worn. | 3. | Replace guide bar. | |
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. If you need assistance, contact your Sears Service Centre.
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