Maintenance - Homelite MightyLite UT08550 Operator's Manual

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.
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.
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 tool are lubricated with a sufficient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication
is required.

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.
wavy
waSheR
heX
nuT
bRuSh
ScReen
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choke dial
coveR
flaT
waSheR
filTeR
ScReen
filTeR
Fig. 12
Fig. 13