Troubleshooting - Craftsman 358.351810 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued
TROUBLE
Chah_ does not
move when en-
gine is acceler-
ated.
Chain clatters
or cuts roughly.
CAUSE
1. Chain tension too
tight,
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment,
3. Guide bar rails
pinched,
4. Clutch slipping.
5. Chain brake engaged,
1. Chain tension incorrect.
REMEDY
1. See "Check Chain Tension" in the
Maintenance Section,
2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
3. Repair or replace.
2. Cutters damaged.
3, Chain worn.
4. Cutters duil, improperly
sharpened, or depth
gauges too high.
5, Sprocket worn.
6. Chain installed
backwards.
1. Chain cutter tops not
filed flat.
2. Guide bar burred or
bent; rails uneven.
3. Clutch slipping.
1. Cutters damaged on
one side.
2. Chain dull on one side.
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.
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.
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