TECHNICAL
MANUAL
Litho in U.S.A
John Deere
Worldwide Commercial and
Consumer Equipment Division
TM1750 (1May98)
200CS, 230CS, 300CS, 550CS
Chainsaws
200CS & 230CS
Chainsaw
300CS
Chainsaw
550CS
Chainsaw
INTRODUCTION
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Information
Specifications and
Engine
Safety
This technical manual is written for an experienced
technician and contains sections that are specifically for
this product. It is a part of a total product support
program.
The manual is organized so that all the information on a
particular system is kept together. The order of grouping
is as follows:
• Table of Contents
• General Diagnostic Information
• Specifications
• Electrical Wiring Harness Legend
• Component Location
• System Schematic
• Wiring Harness
• Troubleshooting Chart
• Theory of Operation
• Diagnostics
• Tests & Adjustments
• Repair
Note: Depending on the particular section or system
being covered, not all of the above groups may be
used.
Each section will be identified with a symbol rather than a
number. The pages within a section will be consecutively
numbered.
Headings in each section indicate the job being
performed. A heading with no model designation applies
to all the models in this manual. Headings followed by
model designations apply only to those models.
All information, illustrations and specifications in this
manual are based on the latest information available at
the time of publication. The right is reserved to make
changes at any time without notice.
We appreciate your input on this manual. To help, there
are postage paid post cards included at the back. If you
find any errors or want to comment on the layout of the
manual please fill out one of the cards and mail it back to
us.
COPYRIGHT© 1998
John Deere Worldwide Commercial and
Consumer Equipment Division
Horicon, Wisconsin
All rights reserved
SAFETY
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RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION
This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this
symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to
the potential