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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued
TROUBLE
Chain does not
move when en-
gine is acceler-
ated
Chain clatters
or cuts roughty.
CAUSE
t. Chain tension too
tight.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment
3. Guide bar rails
pinched.
4-.C_utchslipping
5. Chain brake engaged.
t. Chain tension incorrect.
REMEDY
1.See "Check Chain Tension"in the
Maintenance Section
2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover)
2. Cutters damaged.
3. Chain worn
4. Cutters dulI, improperly
sharpened, or depth
gauges too high.
5. Sprocket worn.
6. Chain insta}led
backwards.
1. Chain cutter tops not
filed flat.
2 Guide bar burred or
bent; rails uneven.
3 Clutch slipping.
t Cutters damaged on
one side.
2 Chain duII on one side
3. Repair or replace.
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover)
5. Disengage chain brake
1. See "Check Chain Tension" in the
Maintenance Section.
2 Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
3. Resharpen or replace chain.
4. See "Chain Sharpening" in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
6 Install chain in right direction.
Chain stops 1. See "Chain Sharpening" in the
within the cut. Service and Adjustments Section.
2 Repair or replace guide bar
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Chain cuts at 1. See "Chain Sharpening" in the
an angle. Service and Adjustments Section
2. See 'Chain Sharpening" in the
Service and Adjustments Section
3 Guide bar bent or worn. 3. Replace guide bar
tf situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good
judgement, tf you need assistance, contact Sears Service or the CUSTOMER
ASSISTANCE HELPUNE at t-800-235-5878,
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