Homelite UT09002 - Manual (Page 11)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine will not start. No spark.
No fuel.
Engine is flooded.
Starter rope pulls harder now than
when new.
Check spark. Remove spark plug.
Reattach the spark plug cap and lay
spark plug on metal cylinder. Pull the
starter rope and watch for spark at
spark plug tip. If there is no spark,
repeat test with a new spark plug.
Push primer bulb until bulb is full of
fuel. If bulb does not fill, primary fuel
delivery system is blocked. Contact
a servicing dealer. If primer bulb fills,
engine may be flooded, proceed to
next item.
Remove spark plug, turn blower so
spark plug hole is aimed at the ground.
Set the choke lever to “RUN” position
and pull starter cord 10 to 15 times.
This will clear excess fuel from engine.
Clean and reinstall spark plug. Pull
starter three times with choke lever
on “RUN”. If engine does not start, set
choke lever to “FULL CHOKE” position
and repeat normal starting procedure.
If engine still fails to start, repeat
procedure with a new spark plug.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Engine starts but will not accelerate. Engine requires approximately three
minutes to warm up. Allow engine to completely warm up. If
engine does not accelerate after three
minutes, contact a servicing dealer.
Engine starts but will only run at high
speed at half choke. Carburetor requires adjustment. Contact a servicing dealer.
Engine does not reach full speed and
emits excessive smoke. Check lubricant fuel mixture.
Air filter is dirty.
Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle
lubricant mix.
Clean air filter. Refer to Cleaning
the Air filter Screen earlier in this
manual.
Contact a servicing dealer.