Storage - Homelite 150 Owner's Manual

2. While the plug is outn the ignition system should be
checked to see whether there is a good spark being
generated by the magneto:
a) Using a screwdriver with an insulated handle, in-
sert the tip into the spark plug boot to contact lhe
spring connector inside. lf the tip is too wide lo fit
into the connector, slide it between the boot and
the connector.
b) Holding the screwdriver well back on the insu-
lated handle, position the screwdriver so there wi[l
be an air gap of 1/+" belween the screwdriver shaft
and a metal edge of the muffler.
c) With switch turned to "ON", crank the engine
briskly and observe whether a spark iumps the
Vo" gap. NOTE: In bright sunlight you can hear
the "snap" of a strong spark even though you may
not be able to see it.
BROAD, BLUE OR WHITE SPARK Magneto is O.K.
WEAK RED OR 'ELLOW S'ARK
Magneto o.ut_Put
may be low, or there may
be an insulation leak.
NO SPARK
Have ignition checked by your dealer.
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3. Cooling air drawn in by the fan, flows between the
cylinder fins and is discharged around the muffler.
tr order for the engine heat to be transferred from
lte lins to the air, the lins must be clean and the air
passage open. Do not let sawdust, leaves and dirt
build up in this area. lf engine appears heavily
clogged, remove the engine cover assembly lor com-
plete cleaning (see Repair Section page 16).
4. Occasionally, the muffler should be removed from the
engine and the cylinder fins cleaned down to bare
metal. At the same lime, deposits should be scraped
from all surfaces of the muffler, and the scrapings
removed before muffler is reassembled.
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MUFFLER
AIR INTAKE SLOTS
CYLINDER COOLING FINS
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CARBON
STORAGE
Chemicals and moisture in the atmosphere will attack
an unprotected saw. Store the chain in oil. Clean the
guide bar and wrap il in oiled paper or an oily tag. Add
STA-BIL to fuel (according to directions on the Sta-Bil
can) and fill fuel tank to the top. Run engine lor a few
seconds on this mixture and stop engine by pulling back
the choke button. Apply auto wax to painted external
surfaces of the engine. Store saw in a cool, dry place
away from garden chemicals, lertilizers and de-icing
salts.
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