Ryobi P540B User Manual

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PROBLEM 
cAUSE 
SOLUTION
Bar  and  chain  running  hot 
and smoking. 
 
 
Motor runs, but chain is not 
rotating.
1.  Check chain tension for over 
tight condition 
.  Chain oil tank empty. 
1.  Chain tension too tight.
.  Check guide bar and chain 
assembly.   
3.  Check guide bar and chain 
for damage.
1.  Tension  chain.  Refer  to 
chain  Tension 
earlier in this manual.
.  Check oil tank.
1.  Retension chain, Refer to 
chain Tension 
earlier in this manual.
.  Refer to 
Assembling the Bar and chain 
earlier in this manual.
3.  Inspect  guide  bar  and  chain  for 
damage.
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