Homelite UT08120D manual Troubleshooting, Needle

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TROUBLESHOOTING

IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICING DEALER.

PROBLEM

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

3.Flooded engine

4.Starter rope pulls harder now than when new

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.Remove spark plug, turn blower so spark plug hole is aimed at the ground. Move choke lever to RUN 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 lever at RUN. If engine does not start, move choke lever to CHOKE and repeat normal starting procedure. If engine still fails to start, repeat procedure with a new spark plug.

4.Contact a servicing dealer.

Engine starts but will not

Carburetor requires adjustment

Turn L needle counterclockwise 1/16 turn. If L low

accelerate:

 

needle can not be turned counterclockwise, do not

 

 

force plastic limiter caps. Contact a servicing dealer.

 

 

See Figure 9.

 

 

 

 

Engine starts but will only run at

Carburetor requires adjustment

Turn H needle counterclockwise 1/16 turn. If H high

high speed at half choke:

 

needle can not be turned counterclockwise, do not

 

 

force plastic limiter caps. Contact a servicing dealer.

 

 

See Figure 9.

Engine does not reach full speed and emits excessive smoke:

1.Check oil fuel mixture

2.Air filter dirty

3.Carburetor requires adjust- ment

4.Spark arrestor screen dirty

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

2.Clean air filter. Refer to Replacing and Cleaning the Air Filter earlier in this manual.

3.Turn H (B) needle clockwise 1/16 turn. See Fig- ure 9.

4.Contact a servicing dealer.

Engine starts, runs, and accel-

Carburetor requires adjustment

Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase idle

erates but will not idle:

 

speed. See Figure 9.

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

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“L” NEEDLE

IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT

“H” NEEDLE

 

SCREW

Fig. 9

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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 Product Specifications Know Your BlowerBlower Tube and Nozzle Cruise Control / Throttle LockAssembly UnpackingPacking List Assembling the Blower TubesOperation Premium Exact MIXApplications Mixing the FuelStarting and Stopping Operating the BlowerThrottle Trigger Primer Bulb Choke Lever Push to Stop Cruise Control Throttle Lock Wide Sweeper Nozzle Throttle TriggerMaintenance Troubleshooting NeedleWarranty Limited Warranty StatementMANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage OWNER’S Warranty ResponsibilitiesMaintenance Requirements CoverageAccessories This Product WAS Manufactured with a Catalyst MufflerCalifornia Proposition Model NumberHomelite Consumer PRODUCTS, INC

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