We picked this up several years ago. Modern Stihl and Husqvarna equivalents are out of my price range. But for $30 this was a great find. I have the owners manual and parts manual below. The power head is based on the Homelite XL-12, specs below
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MANUFACTURED BY:
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HOMELITE CORPORATION |
| PORT CHESTER, NEW YORK, U.S.A. | ||
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YEAR INTRODUCED:
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1964 | |
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YEAR DISCONTINUED:
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1988 | |
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ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:
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3.3 cu. in. (54.2cc) | |
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NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:
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1 | |
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CYLINDER BORE:
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1.75 in. (44.4mm) | |
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PISTON STROKE:
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1.375 in. (34.9mm) | |
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CYLINDER TYPE:
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Aluminum with chrome plated bore | |
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INTAKE METHOD:
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Reed valve | |
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MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.:
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not advertised | |
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CONSTRUCTION:
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Die cast magnesium | |
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MAGNETO TYPE:
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Wico and Phelon, electronic on later series | |
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CARBURETOR:
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Tillotson HS-4D, 142A, 179D, 195A series | |
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MAJOR REPAIR KIT:
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RK-23HS | |
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MINOR REPAIR KIT:
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DG-5HS/T | |
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AIR FILTER SYSTEM:
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Flocked wire screen | |
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STARTER TYPE:
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Homelite automatic rewind | |
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MAXIMUM ENGINE RPM:
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6,000 under load, free speed 9,500 to 10,500 | |
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IDLE RPM:
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IGNITION TIMING:
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30 degrees before TDC. Position stator plate fully clockwise |
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BREAKER POINT SETTING:
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0.015 in. (0.38mm) | |
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FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP:
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Position is fixed | |
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SPARK PLUG TYPE:
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Champion TJ8J, later Champion RCJ-8J | |
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SPARK PLUG GAP:
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0.025 in. (0.63mm) | |
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CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS:
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Caged needle roller | |
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FUEL TANK CAPACITY:
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20.9 fl. oz. (595 ml) | |
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FUEL OIL RATIO:
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32:1 with Homelite oil | |
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RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE:
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Regular | |
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MIX OIL SPECIFICATION:
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Homelite chain saw mix oil | |
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COLOUR SCHEME:
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Homelite Blue enamel, later Red enamel | |
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Owners Manual:
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Homelite Brushcutter XL Owners Manual | |
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST:
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Homelite XLBC-4 IPL | |
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SERVICE MANUAL:
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