Homelite XL carb settings

[vital49]

I've got an older Homelite saw that's pretty well beat up!!! It runs OK, but has no power, is hard to start, and stalls often. It used to run well, but not any more.

I think the carb is out of whack. What are the correct settings for the carb? And, what is the correct spark plug for it?

BTW, it's a Homelite XL with a 16" bar. The UT No. is 10695B (if that matters).

Thanks!!

 

[RaisedByWolves]

Hi Vital!


Do you have any way to check the compression on that saw?


If you cant get it sorted by adjusting the needles, its either got a dirty/gummed carb or the saw has low compression.


Could be other things, but lets start there.


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[ray benson]

The saw may need a carb kit. But here is the carb adjustments.
Initial carb adjustment of low and high speed mixture screws is one turn open from being lightly seated. Adjust idle speed screw so engine idles just below clutch engagement speed (chain doesn't move). Adjust low mixture screw so engine accelerates smoothly. If necessary, readjust idle speed screw. To adjust high speed mixture screw, run saw at idle until engine is warm. Turn high speed mixture needle to obtain optimum performance with saw under cutting load.
Champion DJ7Y plug is set at .025"

 

[vital49]

Thank you for the assistance!

I don't have a compression test kit. So, I will start with a new spark plug and propertly adjust the carb set screws.

Once I've gotten that far I'll report back!

 

[sawmanadam]

The saw may need a carb kit. But here is the carb adjustments.
Initial carb adjustment of low and high speed mixture screws is one turn open from being lightly seated. Adjust idle speed screw so engine idles just below clutch engagement speed (chain doesn't move). Adjust low mixture screw so engine accelerates smoothly. If necessary, readjust idle speed screw. To adjust high speed mixture screw, run saw at idle until engine is warm. Turn high speed mixture needle to obtain optimum performance with saw under cutting load.
Champion DJ7Y plug is set at .025"

What does from being lightly seated mean

 

[ray benson]

What does from being lightly seated mean

Turn screw clockwise till you feel the screw bottom out( get tight). But use a light touch.