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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, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
REPLACING AND CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
See Figure 8.
For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean.
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Push down on the latch of the air filter cover; carefully
pull the top of the air filter cover so it pivots away from
the base.
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Remove the air filter and clean it in warm soapy water.
Rinse and let dry completely. For best performance, re-
place the air filter annually.
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Reinstall the air filter into the air filter base.
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Pivot the cover back in place. Push the latch back into
the slot and ensure the cover is locked in place.
SPARK ARRESTOR
The muffler is equipped with a spark arrestor screen inside
muffler body. After extended use the screen can become
dirty and may need to have the muffler replaced by an
authorized servicing dealer.
WARNING:
To avoid a fire hazard, never run the blower without the
spark arrestor in place.
Fig. 8
AIR
FILTER
BASE
AIR
FILTER
COVER
LATCH
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 per-
formance. If performance improves when the fuel cap is
loosened, the check valve may be faulty or filter clogged.
Replace the fuel cap if required.
SPARK PLUG
This engine uses a Champion RCJ-6Y with 0.63 mm (0.025
in.) electrode gap. Use an exact replacement and replace
annually.
STORAGE (1 MONTH OR LONGER)
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Drain all fuel from the tank into a container approved for
gasoline. Run engine until it stops.
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Clean all foreign material from the blower. 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.
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Abide by all Federal and local regulations for the safe
storage and handling of gasoline. Excess fuel should be
used up in other 2-cycle engine powered equipment.
