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 eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
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 product are lubricated with a suf- ficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER SCREEN
See Figure 7.
For proper performance and long life, keep the air filter screen clean.
Squeeze latches on air filter cover and remove.
Brush the air filter screen lightly to clean.
Reinstall cover.
SPARK PLUG
This engine uses a Champion RCJ6Y or equivalent spark plug with .025 in. electrode gap. Use an exact replacement and replace annually, or more frequently if necessary.
WARNING:
Be careful not to
CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND MUFFLER
Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of lubricant used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust port and muffler may become blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice a power loss with your gas powered tool, you may need to remove these deposits to restore performance. We highly recommended that only qualified service technicians perform this service.
SPARK ARRESTOR
The spark arrestor must be cleaned or replaced every 25 hours or yearly to ensure proper performance of the product. Spark arrestors may be in different locations depending on the model purchased. Please contact the nearest service dealer for servicing your spark arrestor..
WARNING:
Never run the blower without the spark arrestor in place. Failure to do so could result in a fire that could cause serious personal injury.
FUEL CAP
WARNING:
A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately. Failure to do so could result in a fire that could cause serious personal injury.
The fuel cap contains a
storing the product
Clean all foreign material from the product. Store it in a
Abide by all Federal and local regulations for the safe storage and handling of gasoline.
WHEN STORING 1 MONTH OR LONGER:
Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for gasoline. Run engine until it stops.
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