TROUBLESHOOTING

Using Troubleshooting Chart

If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see your Homelite Servicing Dealer for service.

When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are still experiencing the problem, see your Homelite Servicing Dealer.

PROBLEM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will not start:

1.

No spark

1.

Check Spark. Remove air filter cover. Remove spark plug

(MakesureIgnitionswitch

 

 

 

from cylinder. Reattach the spark plug wire and lay spark

is in start position “I”.)

 

 

 

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 there is no spark, repeat test with a new

 

2.

Flooded engine.

 

spark plug.

 

 

 

2.

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 (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 not

Carburetor requires “L” (Low jet) adjust-

* Contact a Homelite Servicing Dealer for carburetor adjust-

accelerate properly:

ment.

ment.

 

 

 

Engine starts but will not

Carburetor requires “H” (High jet) adjust-

* Contact a Homelite Servicing Dealer for carburetor adjust-

run properly at high speed

ment.

ment.

.

 

 

1.

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

Engine does not reach full

1.

Check oil fuel mixture.

speed and / or emits ex-

2.

Air filter dirty.

2.

Clean per instruction in Maintenance-Air Filter Section.

cessive smoke:

3.

Spark arrester screen dirty.

3.

Clean per instructions in Maintenance-Spark Arresting

 

 

 

 

Muffler Section.

 

4.

Carburetor requires “H” (High jet) ad-

4. * Contact a Homelite Servicing Dealer for carburetor

 

 

justment.

 

adjustment.

 

 

 

Enginestarts,runs,andac-

Carburetor requires adjustment.

Turn idle speed screw “T” [see illustration (A)] clockwise to

celerates but will not idle.

 

 

increase idle speed. (If chain turns at idle, turn idle speed

 

 

 

screw “T” counterclockwise to decrease speed). Wear pro-

 

 

 

tective equipment and observe all safety instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

Bar and Chain Running

1.

Chain oil tank empty.

1.

Oil tank should be filled every time that fuel tank is filled.

Hot and Smoking:

2.

Check chain tension for overtight con-

2.

Tension chain per instructions in Operation-Chain Ten-

 

 

dition.

 

sion section.

 

 

 

3.

Run at half throttle 30 to 45 seconds. Stop saw and check

 

3.

Check for oiler function.

 

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 on SAFE-T-TIP, contact a Homelite Servicing Dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine starts and runs, but

1.

Chain brake engaged.

1.

Release chain brake, see Operation-Chain Brake Sec-

chain is not rotating:

 

 

 

tion.

 

2.

Chain tension too tight.

2.

Retension chain, refer to Assembly-Chain Tension Sec-

 

 

 

 

tion.

 

3.

Check guide bar and chain assembly.

3. Refer to Assembly-Assembling the Bar and Chain Sec-

 

 

 

 

tion.

 

4.

Check guide bar and chain for damage.

4.

Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.

 

 

 

 

 

A

*Note: This engine complies with EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulations which require exhaust emission control. As a result, the carburetor adjustment needles are equipped with plastic caps that limit the rotation from the original factory adjustment. If your unit exhibits specific performance problems that can not be corrected by the Trouble Shooting Section, the unit should be taken to a Homelite Servicing Dealer for repair.

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UT10946 specifications

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