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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER.
Bar and chain running hot
and smoking.
Motor runs, but chain is
not rotating.
1. Check chain tension for
over tight condition
2. Chain oil tank empty.
1. Chain tension too tight.
2. Check guide bar and chain
assembly.
3. Check guide bar and chain
for damage.
1. Tension chain. Refer to “Adjusting
Chain Tension” earlier in this manual.
2. Check oil tank.
1. Retension chain, Refer to “Adjusting
Chain Tension” earlier in this manual.
2. Refer to “Replacing Bar and Chain”
earlier in this manual.
3. Inspect guide bar and chain for
damage.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PARTS LIST
Key Part
No. Number Description Qty.
1 301139003 BAR 18in.........................................................................................................................1
2 301304001 CHAIN (Chain figure is for illustration puposes only) .....................................................1
3 512197001 OIL RESERVOIR CAP.....................................................................................................1
4 308006004 SAFE-T-TIP
®
...................................................................................................................1
5 301053001 CHAIN COVER ASSEMBLY............................................................................................1
6 671307001 GUIDE BAR SLEEVE BUSHING.....................................................................................1
7 671306001 GUIDE BAR NUT ............................................................................................................1
8 631055002 SCRENCH ......................................................................................................................1
9 660640001 SAFE-T-TIP
®
(screw and washer)....................................................................................1
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Motor runs, chain rotates
but does not cut.
1. Dull Chain.
2. Chain on backwards.
1. Sharpen Chain.
2. Reverse direction of chain.
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