Homelite UT20818A manual Fueling and Refueling the Trimmer, Operating the Trimmer, Fuel Mixture

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FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER

FUEL MIXTURE

This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean 1 gallon container approved for gasoline.

Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use.

Mix Homelite Premium Exact Mix oil with gasoline accord- ing to the instructions on the package. If Premium Exact Mix oil is not available, use a high quality 2-cycle engine oil, mixed at 2.6 oz. per gallon (US).

Do not use automotive oil or 2-cycle outboard oil.

NOTE: Premium Exact Mix fuel mix will stay fresh up to 30 days.

DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day period.

FUEL MIXTURE

PREMIUM EXACT MIX (50:1)

GASOLINE

OIL

 

1 gallon (US)

2.6 oz.

1 Liter

20 cc (20 ml)

FILLING TANK

1.Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.

2.Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean surface.

3.Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.

4.Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket.

5.Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe up any fuel spillage.

NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine after first use.

OPERATING THE TRIMMER

See Figure 6.

Hold the trimmer with the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation. Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.

Always operate trimmer at full throttle. Cut tall grass from the top down.This will prevent grass from wrapping around the driveshaft housing and string head which may cause damage from overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around the string head, STOP THE ENGINE, disconnect the spark plug wire, and remove the grass. Prolonged cutting at partial throttle will result in oil dripping from the muffler.

WARNING:

Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel

Fig. 6

 

to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at

 

least 30 ft. (9 m) from refueling site before starting

 

engine. Do not smoke!

 

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Contents Operators Manual Introduction Table of ContentsImportant Safety Instructions Specific Safety Rules for Trimmer USE Symbols Symbol Name ExplanationSpecifications FeaturesUnpacking InstructionsAssembly Attaching the Power Head to the Trimmer AttachmentRemoving the Attachment from the Power Head Attaching the Storage HangerHandle Grass DeflectorFueling and Refueling the Trimmer Operating the TrimmerFuel Mixture Fuel Mixture Premium Exact MIX Gasoline OILOperation Advancing the StringCUT OFF Blade Cutting TipsStarting and Stopping SeeTo Start a Cold Engine To Start a Warm EngineMaintenance Spool Replacement EZ Line TAP Advance SystemNEW Prewound Spool See Figures 10String Replacement Cleaning the Exhaust Port and Muffler Spark ArrestorSee Figures 12, 13, 14, Arrows on Spool Anchor Hole First StringReplacing and Cleaning AIR Filter Fuel CAPSpark Plug Storing the Trimmer 1 Month or LongerTroubleshooting Speed. See FigureIdle Speed Screw Mixture Needle Warranty Limited Warranty StatementManufacturers Warranty Coverage AIR Filter Assy Optional Muffler Guard Service PartsDescription Service Repair Parts California Proposition

UT20818A specifications

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