Ryobi RY43161 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Bar and chain running hot and smoking; Motor runs, but chain is not rotating

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PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Bar and chain
running hot and
smoking.
Check chain tension
for overtightened
condition
Bar lube reservoir
empty
Tension chain. Refer to Chain Tension earlier in this
manual.
Check bar lube reservoir.
Motor runs,
but chain is not
rotating.
Chain tension too
tight.
Check guide bar and
chain assembly.
Check guide bar and
chain for damage.
Retention chain. Refer to Chain Tension earlier in this
manual.
Refer to Replacing the Bar and Chain earlier in this
manual.
Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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