failure mode

FM-11: FM-11 MOTOR RUNS BUT THE CHAIN DOES NOT MOVE

FM-11 MOTOR RUNS BUT THE CHAIN DOES NOT MOVE

Diagnostic overview

FM-11 MOTOR RUNS BUT THE CHAIN DOES NOT MOVE

Likely Root Causes

  • Chain is off the drive sprocket
  • Drive links are jammed in the bar groove
  • Broken chain or damaged drive links
  • Stripped or broken drive sprocket
  • Internal gearbox failure

Quick Checks

  1. POST-REPAIR CHECK

Related symptoms

  • Motor runs, chain does not

    Motor runs, chain does not Inspect chain engagement, sprocket, bar groove, and gearbox through FM-11.

  • The motor can be heard, but the chain remains stationary or only twitches while the trigger is held.

    The motor can be heard, but the chain remains 1. Release the trigger, remove the battery, and do not keep powering a stationary

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  • diagrams
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