Homelite UT08572, UT08072 manual Troubleshooting, Speed. See Figure

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TROUBLESHOOTING

IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICING 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 starter

 

 

 

 

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 fuel is visible in the bulb. If fuel is

 

 

 

 

not apparent, the primary fuel delivery system is blocked.

 

 

 

 

Contact a servicing dealer. If primer bulb fills, engine may

 

 

 

 

be flooded (see next item).

 

3.

Starter rope pulls harder now

3.

Contact a servicing dealer.

 

 

than when new.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine starts but will

Carburetor requires “L” (Low jet)

Contact a servicing dealer for carburetor adjustment.

not accelerate.

adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine starts but will

Carburetor requires “H” (High jet)

Contact a servicing dealer for carburetor adjustment.

only run at high speed

adjustment.

 

 

at half choke.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine does not reach

1.

Oil / fuel mixture is incorrect.

1.

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

full speed and emits

2.

Air filter is dirty.

2.

Clean air filter, refer to “Replacing and Cleaning the Air

excessive smoke.

 

 

 

Filter” earlier in this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Spark arrestor screen is dirty.

3.

Contact a servicing dealer.

 

4.

Carburetor requires adjust-

4.

Contact a servicing dealer for carburetor adjustment.

 

 

ment.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine starts, runs,

Idle speed adjustment screw on

Turn idle speed adjustment screw clockwise to increase idle

and accelerates, but

carburetor needs adjustment.

speed. See Figure 12.

will not idle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IDLE

SPEED SCREW

Fig. 12

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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 See Figures 2See Figures 6 Adjusting Harness StrapsAssembling Harness Straps Premium Exact MIX Filling the Tank OperationMixing the Fuel See Figures 8 Starting and StoppingOperating the Blower Replacing and Cleaning the AIR Filter MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance LubricationAccessories Troubleshooting Speed. See FigureWarranty Limited Warranty StatementMANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage Call US First Service Repair Parts California Proposition

UT08072, UT08572 specifications

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