Homelite UT10927A manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

Engine starts, runs, and

Carburetor requires adjustment.

Turn idle speed screw “T” clockwise to increase idle

accelerates but will not

 

speed. If chain turns at idle, turn idle speed screw “T

idle.

 

counterclockwise to decrease speed. Wear protective

 

 

equipment and observe all safety instructions. See

 

 

Figure 26.

Bar and chain running

1.

Chain oil tank empty.

hot and smoking.

 

 

 

2.

Check chain tension for

 

 

overtight condition.

 

3.

Check for oiler function.

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.

Engine starts and runs,

1. Chain brake engaged.

but chain is not rotating.

 

 

 

2.

Chain tension too tight.

 

3.

Check guide bar and chain

 

 

assembly.

 

4.

Check guide bar and chain for

 

 

damage.

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.

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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 Pull PushSymbols Symbol Name ExplanationSpecifications Features ON/OFF SwitchUnderstanding Your Chain SAW Safety Devices OperationHandling the Fuel Safely Kickback PrecautionsFuel and Refueling Mixing the FuelAdding OIL Brake Position Ignition Switch RUN Primer BulbStarting the Engine Starting a Cold Engine Choke Lever Starter Grip Griptrigger Release RUN PositionStopping the Engine Ignition Switch Stop PositionStarting a Warm Engine Proper Cutting Stance Preparing for CuttingProper Grip on Handles Proper Grip Chain LineAdjusting the Carburetor Basic OPERATING/CUTTING ProceduresWork Area Precautions AIR FilterOperating the Chain Brake Adjusting Idle SpeedBrake Position RUN Position Planned Line Fall Felling TreesHazardous Conditions From Planned Line of Fall Path of Safe RetreatHinge Proper Procedure for Tree FellingNotch Approx /3 Diameter Trunk Back CUT Hinge Wedge Bucking with a Wedge Removing Buttress RootsBucking Vertical CUT Loose Section Horizontal Kickback WedgeUnderbucking Bucking Logs Under StressOverbucking LOG Supported AT ONE END Finishing CUTSecond CUT Load Limbing and PruningCutting Springpoles Finishing CUT SpringpoleMaintenance Assembling the BAR and ChainCutters Chain Tensioning Screw Chain Maintenance Adjusting the Chain TensionFlats on Drive Links Sharpening the Cutters Check for Wear or Damage Left Hand Cutters Right Hand Side Plate Angle Maintaining Depth Gauge ClearanceTOP Plate Filing Angle TOP Plate Filing Angle Correct Less Than 30MOREMaintaining the SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard Restore Original Shape by Rounding FrontMaintaining the Guide BAR Lubricating HoleMounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard Cleaning the AIR FilterTighten 3/4 Turn Checking the Fuel Filter Cleaning the Starter UnitCleaning the Engine Replacing the Spark PlugChain Brake Cleaning the Spark Arresting MufflerChain Catcher Brake Band Clean the Chain Brake Storing the Chain SAW 1 Month or LongerProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingBAR and Chain Combinations Troubleshooting Warranty Limited Warranty StatementHomelite Consumer PRODUCTS, INC

UT10927A specifications

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