Homelite HLT26CD User Manual page 18

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F D E I
PROBLEM
Engine starts, runs, and
accelerates but will not idle.
Line will not advance.
Grass wraps round shaft
housing and string head.
Bump knob hard to turn.
Oil drips from muffler.
NOTE: If your unit exhibits specifi c performance problem(s) where the Troubleshooting section recommends a clockwise screw
adjustment on the carburetor and no adjustments have been made since original purchase, the unit should be taken to an authorized
service center for repair. In most cases, the needed adjustment is a simple task for the trained service representative.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Idle speed screw on
carburetor requires adjustment
1. Line welded to itself.
2. Not enough line on
spool.
3. Line worn too short.
4. Line tangled on spool.
5. Engine speed too slow.
1. Cutting tall grass at
ground level.
2. Operating trimmer at
part throttle.
Screws threads dirty or
damaged.
1. Operating trimmer at
part throttle.
2. Check oil/fuel mixture.
3. Air filter dirty.
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SOLUTION
Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase idle
speed. (Fig. 10)
1. Lubricate with silicone spray.
2. Install more line. Refer to "Line Replacement"
earlier in this manual.
3. Pull lines while alternately pressing down on
and releasing bump head.
4. Remove line from spool and rewind. Refer to
"Line Replacement" earlier in this manual.
5. Advance line at full throttle.
1. Cut tall grass from the top down.
2. Operate trimmer at full throttle.
Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no
improvement, replace bump knob.
1. Operate trimmer at full throttle.
2. Use fresh fuel and the correct synthetic 2-stroke oil mix.
3. Clean per instruction in Maintenance Section.
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