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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine starts, runs, and
accelerates but will not
idle.
Chain turns at idle.
Bar and chain running
hot and smoking.
Engine starts and runs,
but chain is not rotating.
Carburetor requires adjustment.
Carburetor requires adjustment.
1. Chain oil tank empty.
2. Chain tension is too tight.
3. Oiler is not functioning.
1. Chain brake is engaged.
2. Chain tension is too tight.
3. Guide bar and chain as-
sembled incorrectly.
4. Guide bar and/or chain are
damaged.
Turn idle speed screw “T” clockwise to increase idle
speed.
See Figure 81.
Turn idle speed screw “T” counterclockwise to
decrease speed.
See Figure 81.
1. Oil tank should be filled every time that fuel tank is
filled.
2. Tension chain per instructions in “Maintenance –
Adjusting the Chain Tension” earlier in this manual.
3. Run at half throttle 30 to 45 seconds. Stop saw
and check 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 is on the SAFE-T-
TIP, contact a Homelite Service Center.
1. Release chain brake, refer to “Operation – Operat-
ing Chain Brake” earlier in this manual.
2. Tension chain per instructions in “Maintenance –
Adjusting the Chain Tension” earlier in this manual.
3. Refer to “Maintenance – Assembling the Bar and
Chain” earlier in this manual.
4. Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.
Note: The carburetor adjustment needle(s) are equipped with
plastic cap(s) that prevent counterclockwise rotation from the
original factory adjustment. If your product exhibits specific
performance problem(s) where the Troubleshooting Section
recommends a counterclockwise needle adjustment and you
have made no adjustments since the original purchase, take
the product to a factory authorized service center for repair. In
most cases, the needed adjustment is a simple task for the
factory trained service representative.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Fig. 81
STOP