Homelite UT08947 - Manual (Page 18)

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IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Fig. 15
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine will not start 1. No spark. 1. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach
the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal
cylinder. Pull the rope and watch for spark at
spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test
with a new spark plug.
2. No fuel. 2. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If
bulb does not fill, primary fuel delivery system
is blocked. Contact a service dealer. If primer
bulb fills, engine may be flooded, proceed to
next item.
3. Engine is flooded. 3. Set the start lever to the FULL position. Squeeze
the trigger and pull the rope repeatedly until the
engine starts and runs.
NOTE: Depending on the severity of the flooding,
this may require numerous pulls of the rope.
Engine does not reach full
speed and emits excessive
smoke 1. Incorrect oil/fuel mixture. 1. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix.
(50:1).
2. Air filter is dirty. 2. Clean air filter. Refer to Replacing and Cleaning
Air Filter.
3. Spark arrestor screen is dirty. 3. Contact a servicing dealer.
4. Spark plug fouled. 4. Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug
gap. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement.
Engine starts, runs, and
accelerates but will not
idle 1. Idle speed screw on carburetor
needs adjustment.
1. Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase
idle speed. See Figure 15.