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S Chain moves atidle. S eeIDLE SPEED--T
adjusting procedure.
S Sawwillnotidle.See IDLESPEED--T ad-
justing procedure.
Idle Speed---T
Allow engineto idle. If thechain moves,idle
istoofast. Iftheenginestalls,idleistooslow.
Adjustspeeduntil engineruns withoutchain
movement (idle too f ast) or stalling (idle too
slow). Theidlespeedscrew islocatedinthe
area above theprimer bulb andis labeledT.
S Turnidle speed s crew (T) c lockwise to in-
crease engine speed.
S Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-
wise todecrease engine speed.
STORAGE
WARNING:Stopengineandallowto
cool, and secure the unit before storing or
transporting in avehicle. Store unit andfuel
in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames fro m water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Storeunitwithallguardsinplace.Positionso
that any sharp object cannot accidentally
causeinjury topassersby .Store theunitout
of reach of children.
S Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.
Start engineand allowto rununtil itstops.
S Clean theunit befor estoring. Pay p articu-
larattention totheair intake area,keeping
it free of debr is. Use a m ild deter gentand
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
S Donotstoretheunitorfuelinaclosedarea
where fuelvapors canrea ch sparks or an
openflamefromhotwaterhea ters,electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store i na dr y areaout ofthereachof chil-
dren.
S Ensurethe machine i s cleanedand that a
complete service is carried out before
long--term storage.
S The guide bar and chain must always be
covered with a scabbard when the m achine
is being transported or in storage in order to
prevent accident contact with the sharp
chain. Even a non--moving chain can cause
serious cuts to yourself or p ersons you
bump into with an exposed chain.
CAUTION: It is imp ortant to prevent
gum deposits from forming in essential fuel
system parts such asthe carburetor ,fuelfil-
ter,fuelhose,orfuel tankduringstorage.Al-
cohol blendedfuels (calledgasoholor using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to fuel mixture separation and
formationofacidsduringstorage.Acidic gas
can damage the engine.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
1. Ignition switch off.
2. Engine flood ed.
3. Fuel tank empty .
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel notreaching
carburetor.
1. Move ignition switch to O N.
2. See “Difficult Starting” in
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an author ized service dealer.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Chain brake engaged.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug and r egap.
3. Disengage chain brake.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Too much oil mixed with
gasoline.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel m ixture.
WARNING: Always stopunit anddisconnect spark plug before performing allof
therecommendedremediesbelowexceptremedies thatrequireoperationoftheunit.
TROUBLESH OOTING TABLE
Chain moves
at idle speed.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Clutch requires repair.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” i n the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.