Homelite UT08546, UT08544 manual Troubleshooting, Air Filter, Gap. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement

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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 FULL position. Squeeze

 

 

the trigger and pull the rope repeatedly until the

 

 

engine starts and runs.

 

 

NOTE: Depending on the severity of the flooding,

 

 

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 Cleaning

 

 

 

Air Filter.

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.

Engine starts, runs, and accelerates but will not idle

1.Idle speed screw on carburetor needs adjustment.

1.Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase idle speed. See Figure 15.

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 ExplanationService Symbol Signal MeaningFeatures Product SpecificationsThrottle Trigger Know Your BlowerMulcher Blower TubesAssembly UnpackingPacking List See Figure Installing the Vacuum BAGAssembling the Blower Tubes See Figures 4Inlet Cover Door Installing the Vacuum TubesSee Figures 6 Hinge Upper Vacuum Tube Knob Notch Support ARMMixing the Fuel OperationApplications Premium Exact MIXSee Figures 8 Starting and StoppingOperating the Blower See Figures 10Cruise Control Throttle Lock To engage the cruise controlWide Sweeper Nozzle High Velocity Vacuum Operation Replacing and Cleaning the AIR Filter MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance LubricationFuel CAP Cleaning the Exhaust Port and MufflerSpark Arrestor Spark PlugTroubleshooting Gap. Refer to Spark Plug ReplacementAir Filter Warranty Limited Warranty StatementMANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage AIR Filter Assy Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranted Parts ListThis Product WAS Manufactured with a Catalyst Muffler Carburetor AssyParts and Service California Proposition

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