Homelite MightyLite UT08580 Quick setup guide

HOMELITE
26cc MIGHTYLITE BACKPACK BLOWER
MODEL NOS. UT08580 AND UT08981
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HOMELITE 26cc MIGHTYLITE BACKPACK BLOWER – MODEL NUMBERS UT08580, UT08981
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HOMELITE 26cc MIGHTYLITE BACKPACK BLOWER – MODEL NUMBERS UT08580, UT08981
* STANDARD HARDWARE ITEM – MAY BE PURCHASED LOCALLY
PARTS LIST (FIGURE A)
KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY
KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY
24 308920001 Throttle Control Handle........................................1
25 348006003 Small Clamp.........................................................1
26 348006002 Large Clamp ........................................................2
27 580570001 Upper Tube ..........................................................1
28 580569001 Lower Tube ..........................................................1
29 580577001 Wide Sweeper Nozzle..........................................1
30 900972001 Cable Tie..............................................................2
31 660629001 Screw (10-14 x 3/4 in.).........................................6
32 660730001 Lock Nut (3/8-24) .................................................1
33 650016001 Flat Washer ..........................................................2
34 518581001 Fan .......................................................................1
35 638091005 Crankshaft Spacer ...............................................1
36 660674002 Screw (10-14 x 26.99 mm)...................................4
37 660970004 Screw (M4 x 77.5 mm).........................................1
38 678542001 Trigger Lock Spring..............................................1
39 760700002 Switch ..................................................................1
40 518595001 Throttle Lock........................................................1
41 518577001 Trigger ..................................................................1
42 580504001 Nozzle ..................................................................1
987000057 Operator’s Manual (960705001)
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1 901588001 Shoulder Harness Assembly................................1
2 518598001 Backpack Frame..................................................1
3 901589001 Mesh Backing ......................................................1
4 270021004 Throttle Cable Assembly......................................1
5 678561001 Cable Clamp ........................................................1
6 678190002 Hex Nut (1/4-20) ..................................................6
7 678109001 Lock Washer (1/4-20)...........................................6
8 678186002 Washer (1/4-20)....................................................6
9 570546001 Bumper ................................................................3
10 518591001 Frame Support.....................................................1
11 518575001 Bottom Volute ......................................................1
12 518574001 Top Volute ............................................................1
13 940734021 Starting Label.......................................................1
14 300758006 Fuel Cap Assembly..............................................1
15 580819001 Elbow Tube ..........................................................1
16 580566001 Bellows ................................................................1
17 678435001 Hex Nut (M4)........................................................1
18 678434002 Wavy Washer .......................................................1
19 678434001 Flat Washer ..........................................................1
20 518496001 Choke Dial Cover.................................................1
21 940647010 Choke Label.........................................................1
22 870174001 * Spark Plug (Champion RCJ6Y)............................1
23 940755005 Logo Label ...........................................................1

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HOMELITE 26cc MIGHTYLITE BACKPACK BLOWER – MODEL NUMBERS UT08580, UT08981
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HOMELITE 26cc MIGHTYLITE BACKPACK BLOWER – MODEL NUMBERS UT08580, UT08981
PARTS LIST (FIGURE B)
KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY
1 660466001 Screw (M4 x 18 mm)............................................ 4
2 518588001 Upper Housing .................................................... 1
3 640098001 Cylinder ............................................................... 1
4 309960001 Short Block Assembly
(Inc. Key Nos. 3 and 5-8) .......................................1
5 638442003 Cylinder Heat Shield............................................ 1
6 660925003 Screw (M4 x 12 mm)............................................ 6
7 638337001 Crankcase Cover................................................. 1
8 901550001 Crankcase Cover Gasket..................................... 1
9 901551001 Intake Gasket....................................................... 1
10 518497001 Heat Dam............................................................. 1
11 518690001  BafflePlate ............................................................ 1
12 901552001 Carburetor Gasket ............................................... 1
13 308054001 Carburetor ........................................................... 1
14 518498001 Air Box Base........................................................ 1
15 660453001 Hex Bolt (Double Sided) ...................................... 1
16 660454001 Screw (M5 x 70 mm)............................................ 1
17 690969001 Flat Washer.......................................................... 1
18 660970003 Screw................................................................... 1
19 308889002 Lower Housing with Starter Assembly
(Inc. Key Nos. 20, 26 and 31-35)......................... 1
20 518502001 Starter Grip .......................................................... 1
21 660970001 Screw (M4 x 16 mm)............................................ 2
22 660970002 Screw (M4, Special)............................................. 3
23 308675007 Fuel Tank with Cap Assembly ............................. 1
24 660968001 Screw (M4 x 19 mm)............................................ 2
25 850108001 Ignition Module.................................................... 1
26 900849002 Starter Rope ........................................................ 1
27 901452003 Muffler Gasket ..................................................... 1
28 308990016 Muffler Assembly................................................. 1
29 638442001 Heat Shield .......................................................... 1
30 660638003 Screw (10-24) ...................................................... 2
31 638033001 Spring & Container Assembly.............................. 1
32 518501001 Starter Pulley ....................................................... 1
33 638389001 Pulley Retainer..................................................... 3
34 650017001 Flat Washer.......................................................... 1
35 660967001 Screw (M4 x 14 mm)............................................ 3
36 308674001 Flywheel Assembly .............................................. 1
KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY