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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairHomelite Chainsaw Starts/Stops? Spark Arrestor #638514002
Homelite Chainsaw Starts/Stops? Spark Arrestor #638514002
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$1.72Estimated Savings
$112.5001:49
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the spark arrestor on a Homelite chainsaw. The most common reasons for replacing the spark arrestor are when the chainsaw won’t start, stops after a few seconds, or runs poorly.
All of the information for this spark arrestor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Homelite
Tools used: 3/8 inch socket
All of the information for this spark arrestor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Homelite
Tools used: 3/8 inch socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the spark arrestor screen on your chainsaw first make sure the engine and muffler have cooled and that the on-off switch is in the “off” position.
2
Use a 3/8th inch socket to unthread the upper mounting nut securing the exhaust cover.
3
Remove the washer then pull the cover and gasket off.
4
Remove the old spark arrestor screen.
5
Install the new spark arrestor screen by positioning it on the muffler.
6
Replace the gasket and realign the exhaust cover.
7
Replace the washer then thread the upper mounting nut on and tighten.
8
With the repair completed turn the on-off switch to the “on” position and your chainsaw should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the spark arrestor on a Homelite chainsaw. The most common reasons for replacing the spark arrestor are when the chainsaw won’t start, stops after a few seconds, or runs poorly.
All of the information for this spark arrestor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Homelite
Tools used: 3/8 inch socket
All of the information for this spark arrestor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Homelite
Tools used: 3/8 inch socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the spark arrestor screen on your chainsaw first make sure the engine and muffler have cooled and that the on-off switch is in the “off” position.
2
Use a 3/8th inch socket to unthread the upper mounting nut securing the exhaust cover.
3
Remove the washer then pull the cover and gasket off.
4
Remove the old spark arrestor screen.
5
Install the new spark arrestor screen by positioning it on the muffler.
6
Replace the gasket and realign the exhaust cover.
7
Replace the washer then thread the upper mounting nut on and tighten.
8
With the repair completed turn the on-off switch to the “on” position and your chainsaw should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Spark Arrestor
$1.72
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Exhaust Deflector
$0.57
Muffler Gasket
$1.75
Fuel Tank
$31.52
Fuel Tank
$54.38
Total$0.00
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