TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Oil inadequate 1. Oil tank empty. 1. Fill oil tank.
for bar and 2. Oil pump or oil filter 2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
chain clogged.
lubrication. 3. Guide bar oil hole 3. Remove bar and clean.
blocked.
Chain moves at 1. Idle 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. 4.
5. Chain brake engaged. 5.
Chain clatters 1. Chain tension incorrect. 1.
or cuts roughly.
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Disengage chain brake.
See "Check Chain Tension" in the
Maintenance Section.
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Resharpen or replace chain.
See "Chain Sharpening" in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Cutters damaged. 2.
3. Chain worn. 3.
4. Cutters dull, improperly 4.
sharpened, or depth
gauges too high.
5. Sprocket worn. 5.
6. Chain installed 6.
backwards.
1. Chain cutter tops not 1.
filed flat.
2. Guide bar burred or 2.
bent; rails uneven.
3. Clutch slipping. 3.
1. Cutters damaged on 1.
one side.
2. Chain dulI on one side. 2.
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Install chain in dght direction.
Chain stops See "Chain Sharpening" in the
within the cut. Service and Adjustments Section.
Repair or replace guide bar:
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Chain cuts at See "Chain Sharpening" in the
an angle. Service and Adjustments Section.
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.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Envirom
mental Protection Agency and Sears,
Roebuck and Co., U.S.A., are pleased
to explain the emissions control system
warranty on your year 2001-2004 small
off-road engine. Sears must warrant
the emission control system on your
small off-road engine for the periods of
time listed below provided there has
been no abuse, neglect, or improper
maintenance of your small off-road en-
gine. Your emission control system in-
cludes parts such as the carburetor and
the ignition system. Where a warrant-
able condition exists, Sears will repair
your small off-road engine at no cost to
you. Expenses covered under warranty
include diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY
COVERAGE: If any emissions related
part on your engine (as listed under
Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is
defective or a defect in the materials or
workmanship of the engine causes the
failure of such an emission related part,
the part will be repaired or replaced by
Sears, OWNER'S WARRANTY RE-
SPONSIBILITIES: As the small off-road
engine owner, you are responsible for
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