Troubleshooting, Maintenance – Homelite UT09510 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIzED SERVICING DEALER.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

Engine fails to start.

No fuel in tank.
Spark plug shorted or fouled.
Spark plug is broken. (cracked
porcelain or electrodes broken)
Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, or
disconnected from spark plug.
Ignition inoperative.

Fill tank.
Replace spark plug.
Replace spark plug.

Replace lead wire or attach to spark
plug.
Contact authorized service center.

Engine hard to start.

Water in gasoline or stale fuel mixture.

Too much lubricant in fuel mixture.
Engine is under or over choked.
Weak spark at spark plug.

Drain entire system and refill with fresh
fuel.
Drain and refill with correct mixture.
Adjust choke as necessary.
Contact authorized service center.

Engine lacks power.

Air filter clogged.

Clean air filter. Refer to

Cleaning the

Air filter Screen earlier in this manual.

Engine overheats.

Insufficient lubricant in fuel mixture.

Mix fuel as described in starting
instructions.

MAINTENANCE

fUEL CAP

wARNING:

Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard
and must be replaced immediately. If you find any leaks,
correct the problem before using the product. Failure
to do so could result in a fire that could cause serious
personal injury.

The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a
check valve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine
performance. If performance improves when the fuel cap is
loosened, the check valve may be faulty or filter clogged.
Replace the fuel cap if required.

STORING THE PRODUCT

Clean all foreign material from the product. Store idle unit

indoors in a dry, well-ventilated area that is inaccessible
to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as
garden chemicals and de-icing salts.

Abide by all ISO and local regulations for the safe storage

and handling of gasoline.

when storing 1 month or longer:

Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for

gasoline. Run engine until it stops.

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