Homelite UT08512B manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER.

 

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

Engine will not start

1. No spark.

1. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach

 

 

 

the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal

 

 

 

cylinder. Pull the rope and watch for spark at

 

 

 

spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test

 

 

 

with a new spark plug.

 

 

2. No fuel.

2. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If

 

 

 

bulb does not fill, primary fuel delivery system

 

 

 

is blocked. Contact a service dealer. If primer

 

 

 

bulb fills, engine may be flooded, proceed to

 

 

 

next item.

 

 

3. Engine is flooded.

3. Set the start lever to the START position.

 

 

 

Squeeze the trigger and pull the rope repeat-

 

 

 

edly until the engine starts and runs.

 

 

 

NOTE: Depending on the severity of the flood-

 

 

 

ing, this may require numerous pulls of the

 

 

 

rope.

Engine does not reach full speed and emits excessive smoke

1.

Incorrect oil/fuel mixture.

1.

Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix.

 

 

 

(50:1).

2.

Air filter is dirty.

2.

Clean air filter. Refer to “Replacing and Clean-

 

 

 

ing Air Filter” earlier in this manual.

3.

Spark arrestor screen is dirty.

3.

Contact a servicing dealer.

4.

Spark plug fouled.

4.

Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark

 

 

 

plug gap. Refer to “Spark Plug Replacement”

 

 

 

earlier in this manual.

Engine starts, runs, and

1. Idle speed screw on carburetor

accelerates but will not idle

needs adjustment.

1.Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase idle speed. See Figure 9.

Fig. 9

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Specific Safety RulesSymbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Features Product SpecificationsFeatures AssemblyAssembling the Blower Tubes Mixing the Fuel OperationApplications Premium Exact MIXStarting and Stopping Operating the BlowerCruise Control Throttle Lock To Engage the Cruise ControlLubrication MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Accessories Troubleshooting Warranty Limited Warranty StatementMANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage This Product WAS Manufactured with a Catalyst Muffler California Proposition Model Number

UT08512B specifications

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