Homelite UT10582 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Engine starts, runs, 
and  accelerates 
but will not idle.
Chain  tur ns  at 
idle.
Carburetor requires 
 adjustment to idle 
speed.
Carburetor requires 
 adjustment to idle 
speed.
Air leak in the intake 
system.
Turn idle speed screw 
“T” clockwise to increase idle 
speed. Refer to 
Adjusting the Carburetor in the 
Maintenance section of this manual.
Turn idle speed screw 
“T” counterclockwise to de-
crease speed. Refer to 
Adjusting the Carburetor in 
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Contact an authorized service center for a rebuild kit.
B a r   a n d   c h a i n 
running  hot  and 
smoking.
Chain oil tank empty.
Chain tension is too 
tight.
Oiler is not  
functioning.
 
 
Oil tank should be filled every time fuel tank is filled.
Tension chain per instructions in 
Adjusting the Chain 
Tension in the Maintenance section of this manual.
Run  at  half  throttle  30  to  45  seconds.  Stop  saw  and 
check for lubricant dripping from SAFE-T-TIP
®
 and guide 
bar. If lubricant is present, the chain may be dull or bar 
may be damaged. If no lubricant is on the SAFE-T-TIP
®
contact an authorized service center.
Engine  starts  and 
runs,  but  chain  is 
not rotating.
Chain brake is  
engaged.
Chain tension is too 
tight.
Guide bar and  
chain  assembled 
incorrectly.
Guide bar and/or 
chain are damaged.
Drive sprocket teeth 
 damaged
Release  chain  brake.  Refer  to 
Operating  the  Chain 
Brake in the  Operation section of this manual.
Tension chain per instructions in 
Adjusting the Chain 
Tension in the Maintenance section of this manual.
Refer to 
Replacing the Guide Bar and Chain in the 
Maintenance section of this manual.
 
Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.
 
Contact an authorized service center for drive sprocket 
replacement.
Chain  tensioning 
dial  is  difficult  to 
turn.
Tip of guide bar is not 
raised.
Clutch  cover  lock 
knob is too tight.
Raise tip of guide bar while rotating tension adjustment 
dial.
Press in the clutch cover lock knob and rotate coun-
terclockwise to slightly loosen the clutch cover before 
attempting to adjust chain tension.
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