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Assistance w/ dredded Homelite trimmer

19 years ago

Yes I know that homelite trimmers are a low end product but nevertheless, I have three that I am working on. I purchased the first one for my father because it has an electric start. Had troubles from the get go. Next, purchased one for myself (after working kinks out of dads). Lastly, found one at a yard sale (give away). All are close to running condition, just need parts and tweeking. Newer one is called "Touch Start" and older ones are Z 725 se and Z 725 ce. Common model numbers are: UT 2016 (old ones) and UT 20683 (newer one). Problem is, I can't find parts for them. I need a belt for the starter on one; a starter switch for the other; and technical guidance on adjusting the carb. for the third.

Any help is appreciated.

Keep cutin' winter's right around the corner....

Comments (5)

  • 19 years ago

    have you gone to homelite's website?
    You will get your part numbers there.
    http://www.homelite.com/parts/index.htm

    I also have a z725.....

  • 19 years ago

    As far as carburetor adjustments...

    There will either be 2 or 3 screws to adjust on the carburetor. With two adjustments, you would most likely control the low-speed mixture and idle speed. If you have a third adjustment screw, that would most likely be for high-speed mixture.

    A good rule of thumb on the mixture screws is to turn them clockwise until they do not want to turn anymore. This will seat them against the carb body. Don't seat them too tightly against the carb body, or you could damage it. Just turn until you can tell they are seated, but don't try to force them any further. Then back each adjustment screw out 1 full turn. This should be good enough to at least get it running.

    Once it is running, warm it a couple minutes, then adjust the idle speed screw to set a reasonable idle speed. (The idle speed screw usually just is a tapered end screw which will manually hold the throttle butterfly open a small amount.) Next, adjust the low-speed mixture screw (use maybe 1/8 of a turn until you see the results) until you are getting the maximum rpm at idle. Then, bring it to wide-open throttle and adjust the high-speed screw to give the maximum rpm at WOT. This procedure has worked pretty well for me on small engine carbs.

    If there are plastic limiter caps on the end of the mixture screws, these may need to be removed for accurate adjustment. As an example of this, I have a set of Homelite hedge trimmers that used to run poorly, and it seemed no amount of adjustments would help. I didn't realize at first that although I was turning the plastic limiter caps, it was not moving the actual adjustment screws (the plastic caps turned without moving the mixture screw). After removing those caps, I was able to get it running well after adjustment.

  • 19 years ago

    cutaholic...
    I have quite a few old HOMELITE parts, mostly older Saw & Trimmer parts. Although I am not a mechanic, I may be able to help with your repairs.

    785-562-3539
    walcott@oz-online.net

  • 19 years ago

    The newer Homelites have the California 'emissions' standards on them.They run like CRAP.The World does'nt revolve around California.
    Buy a good machine that costs more and does'nt have Cali 'standards'.You'll be happier and it'll run much better.

    lonewolfmichigan

  • 15 years ago

    Having problem with trimer model UT22650, serial number ATN0081579. My belive needs carburator adjusment. Please provide the respective procedure to correct. Thanks for your assistance.

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