Homelite 8H.P - Manual (Page 9)

LUBRICATION
Figure 13.
1. See Figure 14. To reduce wear and assure free movement
of controls and tines, apply light motor oil occasionally at
points indicated. Be careful not to get oil on drive belts.
Use only small quantities of oil. Excess oil collects dirt and
causes extra wear.
DO NOT OIL SELF-LUBRICATED WHEEL BEARINGS.
2. See Figure 15. Apply a light coat of grease or oil to in­
side of tine: hubs and on tine shaft to prevent rust.
REPAIRS ----------------
To prevent rust, sand off and paint any parts or areas which
become chipped or damaged. Tighten all bolts, nuts, and
fasteners securely.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
If tiller is to be stored over 30 days proceed as follows:
1. Glean fuel screen and bowl. See Maintenance section of
this manual.
2. Drain fuel tank and lines by placing suitable container
under fuel shutoff valve and opening valve. Store gasoline
in container using a gasoline stabilizer or additive. This ad­
ditive can also be added to tanks instead of draining. This
additive prevents formation of gum and varnish for up to
one year.
3. Operate engine until gasoline in carburetor is completely
consumed.
4. While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. See
Maintenance section of this manual. Refill with fresh oil.
5. Remove spark plug, pour one ounce (2 or 3 tablespoons)
of SAE-30 oil into cylinder and crank slowly to distribute
oil. Replace spark plug.
6. Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder head fins and blower
housing.
TROUBLESHOOTING
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START
1. Fuel tank may be empty. See Figure 9.
2. Throttle lever is not set halfway between SLOW and
FAST position. See Figure 8.
3. Spark plug is not securely connected.
4. Choke lever is not in CLOSED CHOKE position or in
OPEN CHOKE position, if engine appears to be flooded.
See Figure 4. To clear a flooded engine, move choke lever
up to OPEN CHOKE position and pull starter rope several
times.
IF BELT SLIPPAGE OCCURS
1. Belts may be stretched or worn excessively. Replace belts.
2. Belts may be greasy or oils. If so, use cleaning fluid on a
rag to clean.
3. Pulleys may be misaligned. Refer to Pulley Alignment
in Adjustments section of this manual.
4. Belt tension may be too loose. Refer to Clutch in
Adjustments section of this manual.