Homelite UT08520 manual 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.

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.

choke dial

cover

wavy

washer

HEX NUT

FILTER screen

flat

 

washer

Fig. 9

 

BRUSH

FILTER

SCREEN

Fig.10

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER SCREEN

See Figures 9 - 10.

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 UT08520/UT08921 ALL VersionsTable of contents IntroductionGeneral safety rules Specific safety rulesSymbols Symbol NameService Features Product SpecificationsAssembly Know Your blowerRotochoke Zip Start UnpackingAssembling the Blower Tube Attaching the handleOperation ApplicationsFueling and Refueling Fuel Mixture Filling TankStarting and Stopping To Stop the EngineIf assistance is required Starting this product See Figures 4Operating the blower See Figures 7Maintenance General MaintenanceCleaning the AIR Filter Screen LubricationCleaning the Exhaust Port and Muffler Spark PlugSpark Arrestor Fuel CAPTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionWarranty Limited Warranty StatementYour Warranty Rights and Obligations Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranted Parts List This product was manufactured with a catalyst mufflerParts and Service California Proposition

UT08520 specifications

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