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Troubleshooting guide, Disposal – Zenoah G4500 User Manual

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G4500 / G5000

GB-14

WARNING

• This saw is equipped with one of the following low

kickback bar/chain combinations:

Zenoah Part Number

Bar Size

Guide Bar

Saw Chain

14

3644-52112

3611-52210 (21BP)

16

3645-52113

3612-52210 (21BP)

18

3646-52113

3646-52210 (21BP)

The bar rail should always be square. Check for wear
of the bar rail. Apply a ruler to the bar and the out-
side of a cutter. If a gap is observed between them,
the rail is normal. Otherwise, the bar rail is worn.
Such a bar needs to be corrected or replaced.

9. Troubleshooting Guide

Case 1. Starting failure

WARNING

• Make sure the icing prevention system is not working.

Check fuel for water
or substandard mix-
ture.

Replace with proper
fuel.

Check for engine
flooding.

Check spark ignition.

Remove and dry the
spark plug.
Then pull the starter
again with no choke.

Replace with a new
plug.

Case 2. Lack of power/Poor acceleration/

Rough idling

Case 3. Oil does not come out

Check fuel for water
or substandard mix-
ture.

Check air filter and
fuel filter for clog-
ging.

Check carburetor
for inadequate ad-
justment.

If the unit seems to need further service, please consult
with an authorized service shop in your area.

Replace with proper
fuel.

Clean.

Readjust speed
needles.

Check oil for sub-
standard quality.

Check oil passage
and ports for clog-
ging.

Replace.

Clean.

WARNING

• Be sure to round off the front edge to reduce the

chance of kickback or tie-strap breakage.

Make sure every cutter has the same length and edge
angles as illustrated.

Guide Bar

Reverse the bar occasionally to prevent partial wear.

Cutter length

Filing angle

Side plate angle

Top plate cutting angle

Ruler

Gap

No gap

Chain tilts

10. Disposal

When disposing your machine, fuel or oil for the ma-
chine, be sure to allow your local regulations.