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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICING DEALER.
Engine will not start:
Engine starts but will not accel-
erate properly:
Engine starts but will only run
at high speed at half choke:
Engine does not reach full
speed and emits excessive
smoke:
Engine starts, runs, and accel-
erates but will not idle:
1.No spark.
2.No fuel.
3.Flooded engine.
4.Starter rope pulls harder now
than when new.
Carburetor requires “L” (Low jet)
adjustment.
Carburetor requires “H” (High jet)
adjustment.
1. Oil / Fuel mixture is incorrect.
2. Air filter is dirty.
3. Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
4. Carburetor requires adjustment.
Carburetor requires adjustment.
1. 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.
2. Push primer bulb until bulb until fuel is visible in
the bulb. If fuel is not apparent, the primary fuel
delivery system is blocked. Contact a servicing
dealer. If primer bulb fills, engine may be flooded
(see next item).
3. Remove spark plug, turn blower so spark plug
hole is aimed at the ground. Move choke lever to
“RUN” 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 at “RUN”. If engine does not start, move
choke lever to “CHOKE” and repeat normal start-
ing procedure. If engine still fails to start, repeat
procedure with a new spark plug.
4. Contact a servicing dealer.
Contact a Homelite Service Center for carburetor
adjustment.
Contact a Homelite Service Center for carburetor
adjustment.
1. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix
ratio.
2. Clean air filter, refer to “Replacing and Cleaning
the Air Filter” earlier in this manual.
3. Contact a servicing dealer.
4. Contact a Homelite Service Center for carburetor
adjustment.
Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase idle
speed.
See Figure 9.
NOTE: The carburetor adjustment needle(s) are equipped
with plastic cap(s) that prevents counterclockwise rotation
from the original factory adjustment. If your unit exhibits
specific performance problem(s) where the Trouble Shooting
Section recommends a counterclockwise needle adjustment
and no adjustments have been made since original pur-
chase, the unit should be taken to a factory authorized
service dealer for repair. In most cases, the needed adjust-
ment is a simple task for the factory trained service repre-
sentative.
TROUBLESHOOTING
“L” NEEDLE
“H” NEEDLE
Fig. 9
IDLE SPEED
ADJUSTMENT SCREW