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Model: 240

MANUFACTURED BY:
HOMELITE-CONSUMER PROD.
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA USA
SERIES OR ASSEMBLY NUMBER:
UT10625 UT10735R. CS3916 family
SERIAL NUMBER PREFIX:
YEAR INTRODUCED:
1986
YEAR DISCONTINUED:
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:
2.4 cu. in. (39.3 ccm)
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:
1
CYLINDER BORE:
1.563 in. (40 mm)
PISTON STROKE:
1.250 in. (32 mm)
PISTON RING THICKNESS:
2 rings, pn 94916
CYLINDER TYPE:
Aluminum with chrome plated bore
INTAKE METHOD:
Reed valve
MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.:
2.16 SAE @ 8,000 RPM
WEIGHT:
9 lbs. 12 oz. (4.4 kg.) powerhead only
OPERATOR CONFIGURATION:
One Man operation
HANDLEBAR SYSTEM:
Anti-vibration
CHAIN BRAKE:
Optional, mechanical on later production
CLUTCH:
Centrifugal, 3 metal shoes
DRIVE TYPE:
Direct
CONSTRUCTION:
Injection molded polymer
MAGNETO TYPE:
Electronic
CARBURETOR:
Zama C1S-H4
MAJOR REPAIR KIT:
RB-5
MINOR REPAIR KIT:
GND-2
AIR FILTER SYSTEM:
Foam
STARTER TYPE:
Homelite automatic rewind
OIL PUMP:
Automatic
MAXIMUM ENGINE RPM:
11,000 to 12,500 no load with bar and chain installed
IDLE RPM:
2,500 to 3,000
IGNITION TIMING:
fixed
BREAKER POINT SETTING:
none
FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP:
0.015 in. (0.38 mm)
SPARK PLUG TYPE:
Champion DJ7Y
SPARK PLUG GAP:
0.025 in. (0.63 mm)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS:
Caged needle roller
FUEL TANK CAPACITY:
15.2 oz. (450 ml)
FUEL OIL RATIO:
32:1 with Homelite oil
RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE:
Regular
MIX OIL SPECIFICATION:
Homelite chain saw mix oil
CHAIN PITCH:
3/8 in. low profile
CHAIN TYPE:
Homelite
BAR MOUNT PATTERN:
12 link
SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:
16 in. (40 cm)
LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:
18 in. (45 cm)
COLOUR SCHEME:
Homelite Red
PAINT CODES:
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST:
SERVICE MANUAL:

COMMENTS:
SL model is equipped with chain brake CSA 1994



 

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