Homelite UT10012 Bar And Chain Combinations, Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible Cause, Solution

BAR AND CHAIN COMBINATIONS

Length of Bar	Guide Bar Part Number	Chain Part Number
14 in.	PS06331	984296005
16 in.	PS06338	PS06285

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Possible Cause		Solution
Engine will not start.	No spark.		Check spark. Remove air filter cover. Remove spark plug from
[Make sure ignition			cylinder. Reattach the spark plug wire and lay spark plug on top
switch is in the RUN			of cylinder with the metal part of plug touching the cylinder. Pull
( l ) position.]			the starter rope and watch for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no
			spark, repeat test with a new spark plug.
	Engine is flooded.		With the ignition switch OFF, remove spark plug. Move choke
			lever to RUN position (pushed in completely) and pull starter cord
			15 to 20 times. This will clear excess fuel from engine. Clean and
			reinstall spark plug. Set ignition switch to RUN ( l ) position. Push
			and fully release primer bulb 7 times. Pull starter three times with
			choke lever at RUN. If engine does not start, move choke lever to
			HALF CHOKE and repeat normal starting procedure. If engine still
			fails to start, repeat procedure with a new spark plug.
Engine starts but will	Carburetor requires “L”		Contact an authorized service center for carburetor adjustment.
not accelerate prop-	(Low Jet) adjustment.
erly.
Engine starts, then	Carburetor requires “L”		Contact an authorized service center for carburetor adjustment.
dies.	(Low Jet) adjustment.
Engine starts but will	Carburetor requires “H”		Contact an authorized service center for carburetor adjustment.
not run properly at	(High Jet) adjustment.
high speed.
Engine does not reach	Oil/fuel mixture incorrect.		Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix ratio.
full speed and/or emits	Air filter is dirty.		Clean air filter. Refer to Cleaning the Air Filter in the Maintenance
excessive smoke.
			section of this manual.
	Spark arrestor screen is		Clean spark arrestor screen. Refer to Cleaning the Spark Arresting
	dirty.		Muffler in the Maintenance section of this manual.
	Carburetor requires “H”		Contact an authorized service center for carburetor adjustment.
	(High Jet) adjustment.
Engine starts, runs,	Carburetor	requires	Turn idle speed screw “T” clockwise to increase idle speed.
and accelerates but	adjustment to idle speed.		Refer to Adjusting the Carburetor in the Maintenance section of
will not idle.			this manual.
Chain turns at idle.	Carburetor	requires	Turn idle speed screw “T” counterclockwise to decrease speed.
	adjustment to idle speed.		Refer to Adjusting the Carburetor in the Maintenance section of
			this manual.
	Air leak in the intake		Contact an authorized service center for a rebuild kit.
	system.
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