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homelite backfiring?
#1053 15/06/01 02:04 AM
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Lee
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I have a new homelite dx 20 inch I have used it mabey 10 times now it is not wanting to run and it it does run it will backfire and die in just a few secs. I have changed fuel filters and spark plugs any ideas whats wrong?

lee
Re: homelite backfiring?
#1054 17/07/01 05:58 AM
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hi lee have you checked the flywheel key it may have sheared
and knocking out the timing which would cause the backfiring
all the best
tommy
Re: homelite backfiring?
#1055 22/09/01 10:07 PM
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luke Offline
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G'day Tommy. My Homelite was backfiring too. so i drained the fuel and put new fuel in it at 25:1 fuel/oil mix. Mine wont run properly unless it has a full tank because the sucking jet starts at around the 300ml mark.
Re: homelite backfiring?
#1056 26/11/01 04:43 PM
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Did your saw lose power gradually before it would not start? Suggest you remove the muffler & check the spark arrestor on the side...It may be blocked with carbon.

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