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Troubleshooting – Ryobi P540 User Manual

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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER.

Bar and chain running hot
and smoking.

Motor runs, but chain is
not rotating.

1. Check chain tension for

over tight condition

2. Chain oil tank empty.

1. Chain tension too tight.
2. 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.

2. Check oil tank.

1. Retension chain, Refer to “Chain

Tension” earlier in this manual.

2. Refer to “Assembling the Bar and

Chain” earlier in this manual.

3. Inspect guide bar and chain for

damage.

TROUBLESHOOTING