Homelite Trimmer Maintenance Guide for UT21506 and UT21546 Models

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER SCREEN

See Figures 17 - 18.

For proper performance and long life, keep 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.

FUEL CAP

WARNING:

A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately.

The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a check valve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine perfor- mance. If performance improves when the fuel cap is loos- ened, check valve may be faulty or filter clogged. Replace fuel cap if required.

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.

STORing the trimmer

Clean all foreign material from the trimmer. Store it in a well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.

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.

choke dial cover

wavy

washer

	flat
HEX	washer	FILTER	Fig. 17
NUT		SCREEN	Fig. 17

BRUSH

FILTER SCREEN

Fig. 18

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Homelite UT21907, UT21546 manual Cleaning the AIR Filter Screen, Fuel CAP, Spark Plug, STORing the trimmer, See Figures 17

Contents

MightyLite 26SS Save this Manual for Future ReferenceALL Versions MightyLite 26CS Introduction Table of Contents General Safety Rules Specific Safety RulesRead all instructions Symbol Name Explanation Symbols Symbol Signal Meaning Service Product Specifications Features TOP-MOUNTED Motor Know Your String TrimmerEZ Wind TAP Advance System Grass Deflector Packing List AssemblyString Head Assembly Unpacking Pull strings to Secure Curved shaft Grass Deflector mightylite 26csStraight shaft Grass Deflector mightylite 26ss 26CS Filling Tank OperationFueling and Refueling the trimmer Fuel Mixture Operating the Trimmer Starting and StoppingTo Stop the Engine If assistance is required Starting this product CUT-OFF Blade Advancing String Using the EZ wind Tap Advance SystemCutting Tips Advancing the String Manually EZ wind Tap Advance System MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Spool Replacement See Figures 13 String ReplacementCleaning the Exhaust Port Spark Arrestor STORing the trimmer Cleaning the AIR Filter ScreenFuel CAP Spark Plug Air Filter Screen earlier in this Troubleshooting Fast Idle speed Screw Slow Limited Warranty Statement Warranty Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Includes Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean EveryClean Every Replace Every Each Use Hours Every 25 Hours This product was manufactured with a catalyst mufflerPage California Proposition Parts and Service