BAR AND CHAIN COMBINATIONS
Length of Bar | Guide Bar Part Number | Chain Part Number |
14 in. Power Tip | PS06331 | 984296005 |
16 in. Power Tip | PS06338 | PS06285 |
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
Engine will not start. (Make sure Ignition Switch is in start position “I”.)
1. No spark. | 1. Check spark. Remove air filter cover. Remove |
| spark plug from cylinder. Reattach the spark plug |
| wire and lay spark plug on top of cylinder with the |
| metal part of plug touching the cylinder. Pull the |
| starter rope and watch for spark at spark plug tip. If |
2. Flooded engine. | there is no spark, repeat test with a new spark plug. |
| 2. With the Ignition Switch off, remove spark plug. |
| Move choke lever to run position (pushed in com- |
| pletely) 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 (I) |
| 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 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” (Low jet) |
not accelerate properly. | adjustment. |
Contact a Homelite Service Center for carburetor adjustment.
Engine starts but will not run properly at high speed.
Carburetor requires “H” (High jet) adjustment.
Contact a Homelite Service Center for carburetor adjustment.
Engine does not reach full speed and/or emits excessive smoke.
1.Oil / Fuel mixture is incorrect.
2.Air filter is dirty.
3.Spark arrester screen is dirty.
4.Carburetor requires “H” (High jet) adjustment.
1.Use fresh fuel and the correct
2.Clean air filter. Refer to “Maintenance – Cleaning the Air Filter” earlier in this manual.
3.Clean spark arrestor screen. Refer to “Maintenance
– Cleaning the Spark Arresting Muffler” earlier in
this manual.
4.Contact a Homelite Service Center for carburetor adjustment.
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