Homelite MIGHTYLITE UT50500, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER SCREEN
See Figures 1 - 1.
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. Tighten hex nut to secure.
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 PRODUCT

Clean all foreign material from the product. 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.
Fig. 14
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NUT
FILTER
ScREEN
BRUSH
wAVY
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cHOkE DIAL
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FILTER
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