Homelite UT08542, UT08042 manual Troubleshooting, Speed. See Figure, Idle Speed Adjustment Screw

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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 adjustment.

Contact a servicing dealer.

not accelerate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine starts but will

Carburetor requires adjustment.

Contact a servicing dealer.

only run at high speed

 

 

 

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. Carburetor requires

3.

Contact a servicing dealer.

 

adjustment.

 

 

 

4. Spark arrestor screen is dirty.

4.

Contact a servicing dealer.

 

 

 

Engine starts, runs,

Carburetor requires adjustment.

Turn idle speed adjustment screw clockwise to increase idle

and accelerates, but

 

speed. See Figure 15.

will not idle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IDLE SPEED

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

Fig. 15

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Features Product SpecificationsCruise Control / Throttle Lock Know Your BlowerBlower Tube and Nozzle High Velocity NozzleAssembly UnpackingPacking List See Figure Installing the Vacuum BAGAssembling the Blower Tubes See Figures 4Installing the Vacuum Tubes See Figures 6Premium Exact MIX Filling the Tank OperationMixing the Fuel To MIX the FuelStarting and Stopping Operating the BlowerSee Figures 10 Cruise Control Throttle Lock Vacuum OperationTo Engage the Cruise Control Operation Replacing and Cleaning the AIR Filter MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance LubricationAccessories Troubleshooting Idle Speed Adjustment ScrewSpeed. See Figure Warranty Limited Warranty StatementMANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage Carburetor Assy Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranted Parts ListAIR Filter Assy Fuel Tank AssyService Repair Parts California Proposition

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