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 and other possible serious injuries. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
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.
You can often make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorized service dealer.
SPOOL REPLACEMENT
EZ wind™ Tap Advance System New prewound spool
See Figures 12 - 13.
If replacing string only, refer to String Replacement later in this manual.
Use only .080 in. diameter trimmer line.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer.
To remove the spool retainer:
Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for 26CS. Turn the spool retainer clockwise for 26SS.
Remove the empty spool from the string head. Keep the spring attached to the spool.
Make sure the two strings are captured in the slots op- posite each other on the new spool. Make sure the end
of each string is extended approximately6 in. beyond each slot.
Align the slot(s) on the spool to the eyelet(s) on the string head housing. Push down and turn the spool in the nec- essary direction to align the slot(s).
Make sure the string head and the spool retainer are installed on the drive shaft.
To install the spool retainer:
Turn the spool retainer clockwise for 26CS.
Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for 26SS.
Slide strings into the housing eyelets and pull outward to rotate the spool into the cutting position.
Push the spool retainer down while pulling on string(s) to manually advance the string and to check for proper assembly of the string head.
STRING REPLACEMENT
See Figures 14 - 15.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer.
To remove the spool retainer:
Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for 26CS. Turn the spool retainer clockwise for 26SS.
Remove the spool from the string head.
NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove any old string remaining on the spool.
n Cut one piece of trimmer line 18 ft. long. Find the middle of the string section. Loop the string around the hook in the center of the spool. Carefully wind the string in the direction indicated on the top of the spool. Nearing the end of the string, slide one end of the string into each slot of the spool. Do not overfill.
Replace the spool and the spool retainer. Refer to Spool Replacement earlier in this manual.
CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT
Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of lubricant used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust port 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 recommend that only qualified service technicians perform this service.
SPARK ARRESTOR
The spark arrestor must be replaced every 50 hours or yearly to ensure proper performance of the product. Spark arres- tors may be in different locations depending on the model purchased. Please contact the nearest service dealer for the location of the spark arrestor for your model.
