Homelite HG5700 - Manual (Page 19)

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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND
MUFFLER
Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of
lubricant used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust
port and muffler may become blocked with carbon deposits.
If you notice a power loss with your gas-powered products,
you may need to remove these deposits to restore perfor-
mance. We highly recommend that only qualified service
technicians perform this service.
SPARK ARRESTOR
See Figure 1.

Inspect the spark arrestor for breaks or holes. Replace
if necessary. To purchase a replacement spark arrestor
contact Homelite customer service at 1-800-242-4672.
 Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark
arrestor screen as needed.
DRAINING FUEL TANK/CARBURETOR
See Figures 1 - 1.
To help prevent gum deposits in the fuel system, drain the
fuel from the tank and carburetor before storing.
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK

Turn the engine switch OFF ( O ).
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
 Remove the fuel line from the petcock by squeezing the
ends of the retaining clip and sliding the fuel line off.
 Install one end of a drain line over the petcock, and place
the other end in a fuel container large enough to catch
the fuel being drained from the tank.
 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
 When the fuel has drained from the tank, close the fuel
valve and reinstall fuel line on petcock.
DRAINING THE CARBURETOR

Turn the engine switch OFF ( O ).
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
 Position a suitable container under the carburetor drain
screw to catch fuel; loosen the screw.
 Allow fuel to drain completely into container.
 Retighten drain screw.
NOTE: Consult hazardous waste management guidelines in
your area for the proper way to dispose of used fuel.
TRANSPORTING
 Turn engine switch OFF ( O ).
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
 Make sure engine and exhaust of unit is cool.
 Empty the fuel tank.
 Do not drop or strike unit or place under heavy objects.
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
fUel
line
fUel
valve
carBUretor
drain screw
petcock
Fig. 16