Homelite UT08580, UT08981 General Maintenance, Lubrication, Cleaning the AIR Filter Screen

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maintenance

WARNING:

When servicing, use only identical Homelite replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

 

HEX

wavy

NUT

 

washer

flat

 

washer

 

choke dial

FILTER

cover

 

screen

 

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in con- tact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at an Authorized Service Center.

LUBRICATION

All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required.

Fig. 10

BRUSH

FILTER

SCREEN

Fig. 11

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER SCREEN

See Figures 10 - 11.

For proper performance and long life, keep the air filter screen clean.

Remove the hex nut, wavy washer, flat washer, and choke dial cover.

Brush the air filter screen lightly to clean.

Reinstall the choke dial cover, flat washer, wavy washer, and hex nut.

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Contents ALL Versions UT08580/UT08981Introduction Table of contentsGeneral safety rules Specific safety rules Symbol Name Explanation SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning ServiceProduct Specifications FeaturesAssembly See Figures 2 Assembling the Blower TubesOperation Adjusting Harness StrapsApplications Fueling and Refueling Fuel MixtureTo Stop the Engine Starting and StoppingSee Figures 6 For Help CallProper operating Position Operating the BlowerGeneral Maintenance MaintenanceCleaning the AIR Filter Screen LubricationSpark Plug Cleaning the Exhaust Port and MufflerSpark Arrestor Fuel CAPProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingLimited Warranty Statement WarrantyYour Warranty Rights and Obligations Make the Most of Your Purchase Page Parts and Service