Homelite UT08921 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Solution

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troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Engine will not start.

No spark.

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.

 

No fuel.

Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel.

 

 

If bulb does not fill, primary fuel delivery

 

 

system is blocked. Contact a servicing

 

 

dealer. If primer bulb fills, engine may be

 

 

flooded, proceed to next item.

 

Engine is flooded.

Remove spark plug, turn blower so spark

 

 

plug hole is aimed at the ground. Rotate the

 

 

choke dial to “RUN” position and pull starter

 

 

cord 10 to 15 times. This will clear excess

 

 

fuel from engine. Clean and reinstall spark

 

 

plug. Pull starter three times with choke dial

 

 

at “RUN”. If engine does not start, rotate

 

 

choke dial to “FULL CHOKE” position and

 

 

repeat normal starting procedure. If engine

 

 

still fails to start, repeat procedure with a

 

 

new spark plug.

 

Starter rope pulls harder now than when

Contact a servicing dealer.

 

new.

 

 

 

 

Engine starts but will not accelerate.

Engine requires approximately three

Allow engine to completely warm up. If

 

minutes to warm up.

engine does not accelerate after three

 

 

minutes, contact a servicing dealer.

 

 

 

Engine starts but will only run at high speed

Carburetor requires adjustment.

Contact a servicing dealer.

at half choke.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine does not reach full speed and emits

Check lubricant fuel mixture.

Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle

excessive smoke.

 

lubricant mix.

 

Air filter is dirty.

Clean air filter. Refer to Cleaning the Air

 

 

Filter Screen earlier in this manual.

 

Spark arrestor screen is dirty.

Contact a servicing dealer.

 

 

 

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual UT08520/UT08921Table of contents IntroductionGeneral safety rules Specific safety rulesSymbols Symbol NameService Features Product SpecificationsRotochoke Zip Start AssemblyKnow Your blower UnpackingAssembling the Blower Tube Attaching the handleFueling and Refueling Fuel Mixture OperationApplications Filling TankIf assistance is required Starting this product Starting and StoppingTo Stop the Engine See Figures 4Operating the blower See Figures 7Cleaning the AIR Filter Screen MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance LubricationSpark Arrestor Cleaning the Exhaust Port and MufflerSpark Plug Fuel CAPTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionWarranty Limited Warranty StatementYour Warranty Rights and Obligations Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranted Parts List This product was manufactured with a catalyst mufflerParts and Service California Proposition