Homelite UT10570 manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

Engine starts, runs, and

Carburetor requires adjustment.

accelerates but will not

 

idle.

 

Chain turns at idle.

Carburetor requires adjustment.

Turn idle speed screw “T” clockwise to increase idle speed. See Figure 81.

Turn idle speed screw “T” counterclockwise to decrease speed. See Figure 81.

 

1.

Chain oil tank empty.

Bar and chain running

 

 

hot and smoking.

2.

Chain tension is too tight.

 

3.

Oiler is not functioning.

1.Oil tank should be filled every time that fuel tank is filled.

2.Tension chain per instructions in “Maintenance – Adjusting the Chain Tension” earlier in this manual.

3.Run at half throttle 30 to 45 seconds. Stop saw and check for oil dripping from SAFE-T-TIP and guide bar. If oil is present the chain may be dull or bar may be damaged. If no oil is on the SAFE-T- TIP, contact a Homelite Service Center.

 

1.

Chain brake is engaged.

Engine starts and runs,

 

 

but chain is not rotating.

2. Chain tension is too tight.

 

3.

Guide bar and chain as-

 

 

sembled incorrectly.

 

4.

Guide bar and/or chain are

 

 

damaged.

1.Release chain brake, refer to “Operation – Operat- ing Chain Brake” earlier in this manual.

2.Tension chain per instructions in “Maintenance – Adjusting the Chain Tension” earlier in this manual.

3.Refer to “Maintenance – Assembling the Bar and Chain” earlier in this manual.

4.Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.

Note: The carburetor adjustment needle(s) are equipped with plastic cap(s) that prevent counterclockwise rotation from the original factory adjustment. If your product exhibits specific performance problem(s) where the Troubleshooting Section recommends a counterclockwise needle adjustment and you have made no adjustments since the original purchase, take the product to a factory authorized service center for repair. In most cases, the needed adjustment is a simple task for the factory trained service representative.

Fig. 81

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Contents Operators Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsSafety Apparel Specific Safety RulesGeneral Precautions Refueling do not SmokeKickback Maintenance PrecautionsPush and Pull See FigureSymbols Symbol Name ExplanationSpecifications UT10550Features Chain OIL Front Handcap GUARD/CHAIN BrakeChain Brake Understanding Your Chain SAW Safety DevicesOperation See Figures 4See Figures 6 Kickback PrecautionsFuel and Refueling Handling the Fuel SafelySee Figures 9 Adding OILOperating the Chain Brake See Figures 10, 11See Figures 13 through Starter Grip Ignition Switch RUN PositionStarting the Engine RUN Position Primer Bulb Choke LeverTrigger Release Throttle Trigger Ignition Switch Stop Position Brake PositionStopping the Engine See Figures 20See Preparing for CuttingProper Grip on Handles Proper Grip Chain LineAdjusting the Carburetor Basic OPERATING/CUTTING ProceduresWork Area Precautions See Figures 26Adjusting Idle Speed Felling TreesProper Procedure for Tree Felling See Figures 30, 31, 32,Hinge Back CUT Wedge Bucking with a Wedge Removing Buttress RootsBucking Vertical CUT Loose Section Horizontal Kickback WedgeBucking Logs Under Stress LOG Supported AT ONE END Finishing CUTLimbing and Pruning Cutting SpringpolesAssembling the BAR and Chain MaintenanceSee Figures 41 through Guide BAR Plate Chain Drive Links BAR Groove BAR Studs Adjusting PINCutters SprocketChain Tensioning Screw See Figures 52, 53, Adjusting the Chain TensionChain Maintenance Flats on Drive LinksSharpening the Cutters See Figures 57, 58, 59, 60,Left Hand Cutters Right Hand Side Plate Angle Maintaining Depth Gauge ClearanceTOP Plate Filing Angle See , 65,Maintaining the SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard Maintaining the Guide BARSee Figures 68 Tighten 3/4 Turn Cleaning the AIR FilterMounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard See Figures 70, 71,Checking the Fuel Filter Cleaning the Starter UnitCleaning the Engine Replacing the Spark PlugStoring the Chain SAW 1 Month or Longer Cleaning the Spark Arresting MufflerChain Catcher Clutch Cover Brake Band Clean the Chain Brake Spark Arrestor Screen Nuts MufflerProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingBAR and Chain Combinations Troubleshooting Warranty Limited Warranty StatementHomelite Consumer PRODUCTS, INC