Poulan 2300 AV User Manual

PORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away

POULAN/WEED EATER

DIVISION WHITE CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES, INC. Shreveport, Louisiana 71139-9329

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Specificatipns.............................................................. 2

SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION........................................ 3

Know Your Chain Saw.................................................6

Preparing Your Saw For Use........................................7

A. Getting Ready

B. Attaching The Handguard...................................................7

C. Attaching the Bar and Chain

D. Chain Tension......................................................................8

E. Fueling Your Engine F. Bar and Chain Lubricant

Using Your Saw

A. Pre-Operation Checks......................................................11

B. Starting instructions.........................................................11

Types of Cutting

A. Sasic Cutting Technique

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Read

SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION

FREQUENTLY

REDUCED-KICKBACK GUIDE BAR

B. Tree Felling Techniques.................................................. 1Г

C. Bucking.............................................................................1

D. Debranching and Pruning................................................li>

A. Guide Bar and Chain .......................................................16

B. Spark Arrestor

C. Starter Rope

Maintenance

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D. Carburetor Adjustments..................................................19

E. Air Filter.............................................................................20

F Storage.................................................................................20

G. Trouble Shooting Chart

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H. Maintenance Chart...........................................................22

Accessories .............................................................................23

Parts and Service

HANDGUARD

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CHOKE KNOB

START/STOP SWITCH

CONTROL HANDLE

Back Cover

THROTTLE

TRIGGER

FUEL

START/STOP SWITCH

CONTROL HANDLE

THROTTLETRIGGER

FUEL CAP

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VIBRATION MOUNTS

{ Model 2300 CVA shown )

MODEL

ENGINE tUSPLACEMENT i.B Cu In.

GUIDE BAB-Control Tip*

CHAIM.GUARD LINK

SPABKPLUG

SPARK plug GAP

IGNITION

MODULE AiR GAP

FUEL MIX

OILER

muffler

Pan No. 9Sa^)*A371

Part No. 9524)51207

1800/10'

Hard Tipped

Ш Pilch

40 Drive Links.

CHOKE KNOB

1800 Super/12"

1800/12"

1.6 Cu. In. 16 Cu.m.

Sprocket Nose ■

Part No. 9S24M436S

3/8 Pitch

Chrome Cuttara

45 Drive Linka

Part No. 9524)51206

HANDLEBAR

HANDGUARD

VIBRATION MOUNT

LOWXICKBACK CHAIN

BAR CLAMP

1800 Super/14'

Sprocket Noae*

Pari No. 9524)44368

3«P«ch Chrome Cunen 52 Drive Linka

Pari Nol 9524)51209

REDUCED-KICKBACK GUIDE BAR

18 Super/16'

16 Cu. In.

SprockatNosa.

Part Na 9524)44370

3/8 Pitch

Chrome Cuttara

56 Drive Linka

Part No. 9524)51211

Part No. 9524)44366

Part No. 9524)61206

Gaadine Oil Mixture (see "Fueling Your Engine")

Spark Arresting/Tempersiura Limiting

2000/12'

глси. In.

sprocket Nom-

3/8 Pitch

Chrome Cuttara

45 Driva Linka

Champion cue

.025'

Solid State

008 to 014

Automatic only

OIL CAP

2000/14'

200№УП4'

2.0 Cu.m. 20Cu.ln.

sprocket Noae.

Part No. 9524)44366

ЗЯРгвЛ

Chroma Cuttara

52 Orive Unka

Pari No. 9524)51209

HANDLEBAR

( Model 1800 shown )

2000/16'

2300/16"AV

2300rt6'CVA

SprockatNoae

Pari No. 9524)44370

3/8 Pitch

Chrome Cutiera

56 Drive Unka

Part Nrx9624)51211

23 Cu.m

STARTER HANDLE

2300/18' CVA

23Cu.ln.

Sprocket Nose

Part No. 9524)4441 a

MPitcr

Chtome Cutters

82 Drive Li-

PartHo9S2.

SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious

injury. Do not rely only on the safety devices provided

with your saw. Asa chain saw user, you must take

special safety precautions to help keep your cutting jobs

free from accident or injury.

A KICKBACK WARNING

Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an

object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the Wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the

guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object and stop the chain for an instant. The result is a lightning

fast, reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and

back toward the operator. If the saw chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these

reactions can cause loss of saw control which can result in serious injury.

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK

1. Recognize that kickback can happen. With a

basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents.

2. Never let the moving chain contact any object at the

tip of the guide bar. Figure 1.

3. Keep the working area free from obstructions such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Figure 2. Eliminate or avoid any

obstruction that your saw chain could hit while you are cutting through a particular log or branch.

4. Keepyour saw chain sharp and properly tensioned.

Follow manufacturer’s chain sharpening and main

tenance instructions. Check tension at regular intervals with the engine stopped, never with the engine running. Makesure the bar clamp nut is securely tightened after tensioning the chain. A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback.

5. Begin and continue cutting at full throttle. If the

chain is moving at a slower speed, there is greater chance for kickback to occur,

6. Cut only one log at a time.

7. Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous

cut.

8. Do not attempt plunge cuts.

9. Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could

close a cut and pinch or fall into the chain.

10. Use the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and Low-

Kickback Chain specified for your saw.

NEVER REVERSE HAND

POSITIONS

mHAND

RIGHT

HAND

Figure 3

* ^ LEFT OF

ELBOW LOCKED

It THUMB ON

11 UNDER SIDE

[\ OF HANDLEBAR

STAND

TO THE

THE SAW

MAINTAIN CONTROL

Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands

when the engine is running and don’t let go.

Figure 3. A firm grip can neutralize kickback and help you maintain control of the saw. Keep the fingers of your left hand encircling and your left thumb under the front handlebar. Keep your right hand completely around the rear handle whether

you are right handed or left handed. Keep your left

arm straight with the elbow locked.

Position your ieft hand on the front handlebar so it is in a straight tine with your right hand on the rear handle when making bucking cuts. Figures. Never

reverse right and left hand positions for any type of cutting.

Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet.

Stand slightly to the left side of the saw, to keep your body from being in a direct line with the

cutting chain. Figure 3. Do not overreach. You could be drawn or thrown

off balance and lose control of the saw.

Do not cut above shoulder height. It is difficult to

maintain control of the saw above shoulder height.

SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued)

A WARNING

Because a chain saw is a high>speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless or improper use can cause serious

injury.

SAFETY HAT

SNUG

RTTING I

CLOTHING

SAFETY SHOES

Figure 4

HEARING PROTECTION EYE PROTECTION

HEAVY DUTY GLOVES

SAFETY CHAPS

KNOW YOUR SAW

1. Read your Operator’s Manual carefully until you com

pletely understand and follow ail safety rules and operating instructions before attempting to of)erate the unit.

2. Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who under

stand and follow the safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions in this manual.

PLAN AHEAD

1. Wear protective gear. Figure 4. Always use steel-toed,

safety footwear with non-slip soles: snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves: eye protection such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers — ear plugs or mufflers to protect your hearing. Regular users

should have hearing checked regularly as engine noise can damage hearing.

2. Keep children, bystanders, and animats out of the

work area — a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters). Do not

allow other people or animals to be near the chain saw when starting or operating the chain saw.

3. Oo not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, or upset; or if you have taken alcohol, drugs or medication. You must be in good physical

condition and mentally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor before operating a chain saw.

4. Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad

weather conditions such as strong wind, rain, snow,

etc., or at night.

5. Plan your sawing operation carefully in advance. Do

not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and if you are felling trees, a planned retreat path.

AVOID REACTIVE FORCES

Pinch-Kickback and Pull-in occur when the chain is suddenly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by con tacting a foreign object in the wood. This results in a reversal

of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction of the chain rotation. Pinch-Kickback

drives the saw straight back toward the operator. Pull-in pulls the saw away from the operator. Either reaction can result in

loss of control and possibly serious injury.

To avoid Pinch-Kickback;

1. Be extremely aware of situations or obstruction?

that can cause material to pinch the top of or other wise stop the chain.

2. Do not cut more than one log at a time.

3. Do not twist the saw as the bar is withdrawn from an

under-cut when bucking.

To avoid Pull-in;

1. Always begin cutting with the engine at full throttle

and the saw housing against the wood.

2. Use wedges made of plastic or wood, (never of metal)

to hold the cut open.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

1. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the areas

where fuel is mixed, pour^, or stored. There should

be no smoking, open flames, or work that could cause

sparks.

Mix and pourfuel in an outdoor area, on bare ground; store fuel in an a cool, dry« well-ventilated place and use an approved, marked container for all fuel purposes.

Wipe up all spilled fuel before starting your saw.

Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel and

fueling site before starting the engine. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating

the saw.

Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a noi combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper, etc.

Stop engine before removing fuel cap. Allow the engine

to cool before refueling. f Store toot and fuel in an area where fuel vapors canv

reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

1. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, im

properly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled.

2. Operate the chain saw only in outdoor areas. 3 Do not operate the saw from a ladder or in a tree.

4 Position all parts of your body to the left of cut and

away from the saw chain when the engine is running,

5 Cut wood only. Do r>ot cut metal, plastics, masonry, non-

vwod building materials, etc. Do not use your saw to pry or shove away limbs, roots or other objects.

6. Make sure the chain wilt not make contact with any ob ject while starting the engine. Never try to start the saw

when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf.

7. Use extreme caution when cutting smail size brush

and saplings. Slender materia) can catch the saw

chain and be whipped toward you or puil you off balance.

8. Be alert for springback when cutting a limb that is

under tension so you will not be struck by the limb or

saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released.

9. Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a cut.

This can cause you to lose control when the cut is

( completed.

10. Stop the engine before setting the saw down.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD

WORKING ORDER

1 Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified

service dealer with the exception of the items listed

in the maintenance section of this manual. For

example, if improper tools are used to remove or hold the flywheel when servicing the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the

flywheel to burst.

2 Keep fuel and oil caps, screws and fasteners

securely tightened.

3 Keep the handies dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel

mixture.

4. Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the

throttle trigger is released. For correction, refer to

page 19 for carburetor idle adjustment instructions.

5. Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object, in

spect the unit and repair or replace parts as necessary.

6. Disconnect the spark plug before performing any

maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.

7. Never modify your saw in any way. Use only attach

ments supplied or specifically recommended by the manufacturer.

y—. 8. Always replace the handguard immediately if it

becomes damaged, or broken or is otherwise removed.

9. For Models with anti-vibration systems, keep the

vibration isolators in good condition. Periodically

inspect isolators for tears, rips, or separation of the rubber portion from the metal mountings. Have a

qualified service dealer replace the isolators if worn or damaged, if vibration increases, or if mounts develop an out of round or swollen shape from exposure to gasoline and/or oil. !t is recommended that all isolators be replaced when a failure to one occurs.

CARRY AND STORE YOUR SAW SAFELY

1. Hand carry the unit with the engine stopped, the

muffler away from your body, and the guide bar and

chain to the rear covered preferably with a scabbard.

2 Before transporting in any vehicle or storing in any

enclosure, allow your saw to cool completely, cover

the bar and chain and properly secure to avoid turnover, fuel spillage or damage.

3 Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool. Use

up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the eng ine and letting the engine run until it stops.

4. Store in a dry area out of the reach of children and away from where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an open flame from hot water heaters, electric motors or

switches, furnaces, etc.

THIS CHAIN SAW IS FOR OCCASIONAL USE ONLY.

NOTE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of

gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and

wrists of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength,

change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or wrists, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration system designed to reduce engine

vibration is recommended for those using gasoline powered hand tools on a regular basis and is provided on Models 2000 AV, 2300 AV, and 2300 CVA, An anti vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool.

Notice: Refer to the Code of Federal Regulations, Section

1910.266(5): 2.5.1 of American National Standard

Safety Requirements for Puipwood Logging, ANSI

03.1-1978; and relevant state safety codes when

using a chain saw for logging purposes.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW

A, INTRODUCTION

• Your saw has been designed with safety in mind and

includes the foitowing features as standard equipment;

— Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar (Control Tip®) — Low-Kickback Chain (Guard Link) — Spark Arrestor — Muffler Shield — Handguard — Anti-Vibration System (Model 2000AV, 2300AV,

& 2300 CVA only)

A WARNING

The following features are included on your saw to help reduce the hazard of kickback, however, such features will not totally eliminate this dangerous reaction. As a

chain saw user, do not rely only on safety devices. You must follow all warnings and safety instructions and maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury.

B. KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

— Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a smalt

radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on the bar tip. Figure 5. A Reduced Kickback Guide Bar is one which has been demonstrated to significantly reduce the number and seriousness of

kickbacks when tested in accordance with the safety requirements for gasoline powered chain saws as set by the American National Standards Institute, Inc.,

Standard B175.1 -1985.

-Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a contoured

depth gauge and guard link which deflect the kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter.

Figure 5. Low Kickback Saw Chain is chain which has met the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1 (Safety Requirements for Gasoline-Powered

Chain Saws) when tested on a representative sample of

chain saws below 3.8cubic inch displacement speci fied in ANSI В 175.1, (American National Standards

Institute, Inc., Standard B175.1 -1985).

— Handguard, designed to reduce the chance of your left

hand contacting the chain if your hand slips off the front

handlebar.

— Position of front and rear handlebars, designed

with distance between handles and “in line" with each other. The spread and “in tine” position of the hands provided by this design work together to give balance and resistance in controlling the pivot of the saw back

toward the operator if kickback occurs.

A WARNING

Do not operate the chain saw unless the safety devices or their specified replacements are properly installed and maintained according to the instructions in this manual. Do not use any other guide bar and chain com

bination that is not equivalent to the original equipment or not certified to comply with ANSI B175.1. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury.

Figures

C. STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS.

Your saw is equipped with a temperature limiting muf fler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443. Alt

U.S. forest land and the states of California, Maine,

Washington and Oregon require many internal combus tion engines to be equipped with a spark arrestor screen by law. Other states are enacting similar laws.

If you operate a chain saw in a state or locate where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Fàilure to do so is a violation of a law. Spark arrestor

maintenance is on page 17.

D. CARTON CONTENTS

After you unpack the carton:

1. Check the contents against the list below.

2. Examine the items for damage. Do not use damaged

parts.

3. Notify your Pouian® dealer immediately if a part is

missing or damaged.

NOTE: The filter moving against the wall of the empty

tank can cause a rattle-like noise in a powerhead.

KEY

NO. CARTON CONTENTS: QTY

1 Power Head 1

2 Guide Bar 1 — Oil 1 — Loose Parts Bag 1

LOOSE PARTS BAG CONTENTS:

3 Handguard (Models 1800,1800 Super, 2000, 1

2000 AV, 2300 AV)

4 Cap-Handguard (Models 1800,1800 Super, 2000, 1

2000 AV. 2300 AV)

5 Screw-Handguard (Models 1800,1800 Super, 3

2000,2000 AV, 2300 AV)

6 Chain 1

— Operator’s Manual (not shown) 1

PREPARING YOUR SAW FOR USE

A. GETTING READY

1. READ YOUR OPERATOR'S MANUAL

CAREFULLY.

Your Operator's Manual has been developed to help you prepare your saw for use and to understand its safe operation. It is important that you read your manual completely to become familiar with the unit

before you begin assembly or attempt operation. Your

Poulan® Dealer is available to show you how to

operate your saw. Be sure to ask for his assistance.

ATTACHING THE HANDGUARD — MODELS 1800,1800 SUPER, 2000,2000 AV, 2300AV

(Model 2300 CVA is assembled with the Handguard on the saw).

The Handguard is a protective device designed to

reduce the chance of your left hand contacting the

chain if your hand slips off the front handlebar.

• Lift and carry the chain saw by the handlebar,

not by the handguard.

• Keep the handguard securely fastened at all

times. Check the handguard screws each time the

saw is used.

To install:

1. Align the Handguard and Handguard Cap around the

handlebar as shown in Figure 6.

2. Fit the mounting pin on the Handguard into the hole in

the handlebar. Figure 6, (inset).

3. Insert the 3 mounting screws into the 3 holes on the

Handguard Cap.

4. Turn each screw a little at a time clockwise, with a Phillips screwdriver until the Handguard Cap and Handguard meet and there is no gap between the two parts.

2. HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE: a. Protective gloves.

b. Approved, marked fuel container. c. Regular, leaded or unleaded gasoline. d. 2-cycle engine oil (See page 9).

e. Bar and Chain Oil (See page 10). f. Standard screwdriver.

g. Phillips screwdriver.

h. 1/2 inch wrench.

^WARNING

Do not use the saw without the handguard in place. Always immediately replace the handguard if it becomes damaged, broten or is otherwise removed.

C. ATTACHING THE BAR AND CHAIN

A WARNING

Do not start engine without guide bar and chain completely assembled. Otherwise, the clutch can

come off and serious injury can result.

B Your saw is equipped with a Reduced-Kickback

Guide Bar and a Low-Kickback Chain.

B Use only the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and

Low-Kickback Chain specified for your chain saw model, when replacing these parts. See “Specifications.”

CAUTIOnTI Wear protective gloves when handling

or operating your saw. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving!

\ 1. Remove the following parts as shown in Figure 7.

' Use a standard screwdriver and a 1/2 inch

Wrench.

a. ) Bar Clamp Nut. b. ) Rear Screw.

c. ) Bar Clamp.

Figure 8

2. Turn the Adjusting Screw counterclockwise to move the Adjusting Screw almost as far as will go to the rear. Figure 11.

3. Hold chain with cutters facing as shown in

Figure 8.

4. Place chain over and behind the clutch drum,

onto the sprocket. Figure 8.

5. Place the Guide Bar on the saw with the large slot over the Bar Stud and the Mounting Pins (on either side of the Bar Stud). Fit the adjusting pin into the round hole below the large slot. Figure 7 and 9.

I CAUTIONT! Make sure that the tab on the bottom

of the fuel tank is aligned in the slot provided in the fan housing. Figure 10.

7. Hold the Guide Bar against the saw frame ano

install the Bar Clamp.

8. Secure the Bar Clamp with the Bar Clamp Nut,

finger tight oniy. Tighten Bar Clamp Nut after chain is tensioned.

NOTE; Be sure the Guide Bar is positioned with the adjusting pin hole below the large slot.

6. Start at the top of the guide bar and fit the chai.*^ drive

links into groove around the guide bar. Figure 9.

-ADJUSTING PIN HOLE

Figure 9

D. CHAIN TENSION

• Chain tension is very important:

— a loose chain wilt wear the bar and itself.

— a loose chain can jump off the bar while you

are cutting.

— a tight chain can break or damage the saw

and/or bar.

The chain stretches during use* especially when new. Check tension:

— each time the saw is used — more frequently when the chain is new

— as the chain warms up to normal operating

temperature.

Chain tension is correct when the chain: — can be lifted about 1/8” from the Guide

Bar at a point near the middle of the bar,

— and will move freely around the bar.

9. Replace the Rear Bar Clamp Screw and tight en securely.

10. Follow “Chain Tension’’ instructions below.

Figure 10

• Chain tensioning procedure: CAUTION: Always wear gloves when handling

the chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even

when it is not moving.

NOTE:The Bar Clamp Nut must be slightly loose for

the chain to be properly tensioned.

1. Hold the tip of the Guide Bar up and turn the Adjusting Screw clockwise just until the chain does not sag beneath the Guide Bar. Figure 11.

2. Check the tension by lifting the chain from the

Guide Bar at the center of the bar. Figure 12.

3. Continue adjusting the Adjusting Screw until

the tension is correct.

4. Hold the tip of the Guide Bar up and tighten

the Bar Clamp Nut with a 1/2 inch Wrench.

5. Check the Rear Bar Clamp Screw to be sure

it is secure.

6. Recheck chain tension. Figure 12.

Figure 11

TO LOOSEN

TENSION

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Poulan 2300 AV User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK

MAINTAIN CONTROL

SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued)

KNOW YOUR SAW

PLAN AHEAD

AVOID REACTIVE FORCES

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

CARRY AND STORE YOUR SAW SAFELY

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW

A, INTRODUCTION

B. KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

C. STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS.

D. CARTON CONTENTS

PREPARING YOUR SAW FOR USE

A. GETTING READY

2. HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE: a. Protective gloves.

C. ATTACHING THE BAR AND CHAIN

or operating your saw. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving!

D. CHAIN TENSION

The chain stretches during use* especially when new. Check tension: