Craftsman 358.360871 Instruction Manual page 20

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued
TROUBLE
Oil inadequate
for bar and
chain
iubrication.
CAUSE
1. Oil tank empty.
2. Oil pump or oil filter
clogged.
3. Guide bar oil hole
blocked.
REMEDY
1. Fill oil tank.
2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover)
3. Remove bar and clean.
Chain moves at 1. Idie speed requires 1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
idle speed, adjustment. Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Clutch requires repair. 2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover)
Chain does not 1. Chain tension too 1. See "Check Chain Tension" in the
move when en- tight. Maintenance Section.
gine is acceler- 2. Carburetor requires 2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover)
ated. adjustment.
3. Guide bar rails 3. Repair or replace.
pinched.
4. Clutch slipping. ¢. Contact Sears Service (see back cover)
5. Chain brake engaged. 5. Disengage chain brake.
Chain clatters 1. Chain tension incorrect.
or cuts roughly.
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.
¢. See "Chain Sharpening" in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover)
a. Install chain in right direction.
Chain stops 1. Chain cutter tops not 1. See "Chain Sharpening" in the
within the cut. filed flat. Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Guide bar burred or 2. Repair or replace guide bar.
bent; rails uneven.
3. Clutch slipping. 3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover)
Chain cuts at 1. Cutters damaged on 1. See "Chain Sharpening" in the
an angle, one side. Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Chain dulI on one side. 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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