Homelite 26CS UT22600 User Manual

This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires 
premixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. The mixture should be 
at a 50:1 ratio.
NOTE: We recommend you use ONLY Homelite lubricant 
in your product.
TO MIX THE FUEL:
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  Use a clean container that is approved for use with 

gasoline.

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  Mix the 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in the 

container, according to the instructions on the oil  
package.

This  engine  is  certified  to  operate  on  unleaded  gasoline 
intended  for  automotive  use  with  an  octane  rating  of  87 
[(R + M) / 2] or higher. Do not use automotive oil or 2-cycle 
outboard oil.
NOTE:  Most fuel mixture will stay fresh up to 30 days. DO 
NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day period.

 

1 gallon (US) 

2.6 oz.

 

1 liter 

20 cc (20 ml)

DO  NOT  USE  E85  FUEL.  IT  WILL  VOID  YOUR  
WARRANTY.
NOTE:  Fuel system damage or performance problems re-
sulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more 
than the percentages of oxygenates stated previously 

not covered under warranty.
Ethanol.  Gasoline  containing  up  to  10%  ethanol  by  vol-
ume  (commonly  referred  to  as  E10)  or  15%  ethanol  by 
volume  (commonly  referred  to  as  E15)  are  acceptable.

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  Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.

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  Set trimmer on its side so that the spout points up.

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  Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean surface.

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  Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.

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  Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe up 

any fuel spillage.

NOTE:  It  is  normal  for  smoke  to  be  emitted  from  a  new 
engine after first use.

Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to a 
machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 30 ft. 
from refueling site before starting engine. Do not smoke 
and stay away from open flames and sparks. Failure to 
safely handle fuel could result in serious personal injury.

See Figures 7 - 8.
Trimmer should be on a flat, bare surface for starting. 
To start a cold engine:
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Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.

 

NOTE: After the 7th press, fuel should be visible in the 
primer bulb. If it is not, continue to press the primer until 
you see fuel in the bulb.

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Set the choke lever to the 

FULL CHOKE position.

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Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and pull starter handle 
sharply until engine attempts to run. Do not pull the starter 
handle more than four (4) times.

 

NOTE: Keep throttle trigger squeezed fully.

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Set the choke lever to the 

HALF CHOKE position.

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Pull the starter grip until the engine runs. Do not pull the 
starter grip more than six (6) times.

 

NOTE: If the engine does not start, return to the full choke 
position and repeat the steps that follow.

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Allow the engine to run for 10 seconds, then set the choke 
lever to the 

RUN position. 

To restart a warm engine:
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Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.

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Set the choke lever to the 

RUN position. 

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Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and pull the starter handle 
until the engine runs.

To stop the engine:
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  To stop the engine, depress the 

STOP switch to the stop 

position “   ”.

IF ASSISTANCE IS REqUIRED STARTINg THIS 
PRODUCT:
Do not return this product to the retail store where it was 
purchased. Please call our Customer Service Department 
for any issues you may have.
For Help Call: 1-800-242-4672