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99tahoe
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homelite xl12 May 31, 2020 16:01:43 GMT -5

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Post by 99tahoe on May 31, 2020 16:01:43 GMT -5

hello need some help
i am working on a red homelite xl12 it draws fuel into carb / has 120 pounds of compression and has spark but i cant get it to run thanks also when i try to start it and pull the cord 6 of 7 time the plug get wet so i know there is fuel getting to the plug

Last Edit: May 31, 2020 16:05:16 GMT -5 by 99tahoe

edju1958
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homelite xl12 May 31, 2020 17:37:14 GMT -5 rowdy235 likes this

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Post by edju1958 on May 31, 2020 17:37:14 GMT -5

The compression is a bit on the low end,but should still be enough for it to fire.From what you're describing I'd say your spark is weak.Have you cleaned the points?(I'm assuming this is a points saw) I had the same issue last yr.on a red XL-12.I ended up putting new points & condenser in & it solved my problem.You might want to opt for a chip though as the condensers out there are getting to be rather old & not very reliable anymore.