Craftsman 358.341900 - CHAIN ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued
TROUBLE
Chain does not
move when en-
gine is acceler-
ated.
Chain clatters
or cuts roughly.
Chain stops
within the cut.
Chain cuts at
an angle.
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.
2. Cutters damaged.
3. Chain worn.
4. Cutters dull, 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.
3. Guide bar bent or worn.
REMEDY
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.
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.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
See "Chain Sharpening" in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
Repair or replace guide bar.
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
See "Chain Sharpening" in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
See "Chain Sharpening" in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
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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