Troubleshooting; Carburetor Adjustment - Homelite Bandit 2000 Operator's Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICING DEALER.
Problem - Possible Cause
Engine will not start:
1. NO SPARK.
2. NO FUEL.
3. FLOODED ENGINE.
4. STARTER ROPE PULLS HARDER NOW
THAN WHEN NEW.
Engine does not reach full speed and emits
excessive smoke:
1. CHECK OIL FUEL MIXTURE.
2. AIR FILTER DIRTY.
3. SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN DIRTY.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

The carburetor was adjusted at the factory. Slight re-adjustment may be required for operation above 5000 feet (1500m) altitude.
Adjustment by the owner is not recommended. See an authorized servicing dealer for carburetor adjustment.
CAUTION
Improper carburetor adjustment procedure may result in the following:
1. Hard starting.
2. Unstable idling.
3. Poor acceleration.
4. Severe engine damage.
SOLUTION:
1. Check Spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach the spark plug wire 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 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 (see
next item).
3. Remove spark plug, move blue throttle lever to full speed (
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 red choke lever at run (
). If engine does not start, move red choke lever to choke (
starting procedure. If engine still fails to start, repeat procedure with a new spark plug.
4. Contact a servicing dealer.
1. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix (see Fueling Instructions)
2. Clean per instruction in Maintenance Section.
3. Contact a servicing dealer.
), move red choke lever
) and repeat normal
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