STIHL 029, 039
7
Condition
Cause
Remedy
Saw chain turns at idle speed
Engine idle speed too high
Readjust at idle speed
adjusting screw
(counterclockwise)
Spring hooks broken
Fit new springs
Loud noises
Clutch springs stretched or
Replace all clutch springs
fatigued
Needle cage damaged
Fit new needle cage
Clutch shoe retainer broken
Fit new retainer
Clutch shoes and carrier
Fit new clutch
worn
Chain sprocket wears
Chain not properly
Tension chain as specified
rapidly tensioned
Chain wears rapidly
Chain not properly
Tension chain as specified
tensioned
Poor chain lubrication
Check chain lubrication and
rectify problem
Worn chain sprocket
Fit new sprocket
Chain does not stop
Brake spring broken
Fit new brake spring
immediately when brake is
activated
Brake band stretched or
Fit new brake band
broken
2.
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHARTS
2.1
Clutch,
Chain Drive,
Chain Brake and
Chain Tensioner