It does fine, not as loud as my old Stihl but it did a good job. My only complaint is the fuel tank is too small, cutting down on use time. UPDATE: So far this summer the Homelite 26cc trimmer has proven to be a disappointment. It simply is not powerful enough to get the job done.
Who makes Homelite weed eaters?
John Deere acquired the brand in 1994. Techtronic Industries acquired Homelite from John Deere in 2001. Homelite has shifted its production primarily to consumer level lawn and garden equipment and light duty chainsaws.
What type of string does a Homelite weed eater use?
It uses dual 0.080-inch cutting lines on a 17-inch diameter head.
What is the oil to gas ratio for Homelite weed eater?
Fuel Mixture
This Homelite gas trimmer runs on a 50:1 mix of unleaded automobile gasoline and two-cycle engine oil. That is equivalent to 2.6 fluid ounces (80 ml.)
Did Ryobi Buy Homelite?
Yes Ryobi and Homelite are both currently owned and manufactured by the same company – TTI (TechTronics Industries) if the part number your machine uses is the same, the part is the same.
Why won’t my Homelite weed wacker start?
If the carburetor is clogged, try cleaning it with carburetor cleaner. If cleaning the carburetor isn’t effective, rebuild or replace the entire carburetor. The recoil starter assembly engages the crankshaft to turn over the engine. If the recoil starter assembly is defective, the engine won’t start.
Is Homelite chainsaws still in business?
The Homelite Corporation, maker of popular chainsaws for the home market, ceased being an independent company in 1954 when it was acquired by Textron. The Homelite brand was next sold to John Deere in 1994 and is still in production today by it’s most recent owner, Techtronic Industries.
How do you open the bottom of a weed wacker?
Locate the four hex screws located on the gearbox at the bottom of the weed eater shaft. Insert the tip of a hex driver into one of the hex screw heads and turn counterclockwise to loosen and remove.
