Owner's Manual

30 – English
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
Troubleshooting table - Continued
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. If you need assistance, contact
Sears Service or the CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HELPLINE at 1-800-235-5878.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Chain does not
move when engine
is accelerated.
1. Chain tension too tight.
2. Carburetor requires adjustment.
3. Guide bar rails pinched.
4. Clutch slipping.
5. Chain brake engaged.
1. See “Check Chain Tension” in the
Maintenance Section.
2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
3. Repair or replace.
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
5. Disengage chain brake.
Chain clatters
or cuts roughly.
1. Chain tension incorrect.
2. Cutters damaged.
3. Chain worn.
4. Cutters dull, improperly sharpened, or
depth gauges too high.
5. Sprocket worn.
6. Chain installed backwards.
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 within
the cut.
1. Chain cutter tops not filed flat.
2. Guide bar burred or bent; rails uneven.
3. Clutch slipping.
1. See “Chain Sharpening” in the Service and
Adjustments Section.
2. Repair or replace guide bar.
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Chain cuts at an
angle.
1. Cutters damaged on one side.
2. Chain dull on one side.
3. Guide bar bent or worn.
1. See “Chain Sharpening” in the Service and
Adjustments Section.
2. See “Chain Sharpening” in the Service and
Adjustments Section.
3. Replace guide bar.