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Need model number

Would need model number

If it has no oil fill hole it is two cycle.

The short line in the tank (about 1/2 inch in tank) goes to fitting just below primer bulb. The other line that goes to bottom of tank with filter attached goes to other fitting.

Take it to Ace Hardware and they will get you the correct chain.

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I do not have a Homelite blower, however Your symptoms seem to be pertinent to all small engines of that ilk. I have had several Weedeaters that did the same thing and I found that the cause was leaving fuel in the tank over the winter and the gas part of the fuel evaporates leaving the oil part as a residue that gunks up the carburetor and the jets do not feed fuel properly. If you use alcohol gas along with the oil at a proper ratio, the gas left in the machine leaves the water that the alcohol contains adding to starting woe.The simplest thing to do is to get some starting fluid and exposed the air filter so you can spray a generous amount into the filter. (Be careful, the starting fluid is very volatile and may cause a fire) When the blower starts, keep spraying a shot into the air filter until the machine seems to run. by jiggling the choke you should be able to smooth out the running. Eventually after several tanks of fuel should clean out the solidified gunk.

I'm a little confused here. First I see a problem with Homelite 9.0 amp chainsaw, then you ask about an Electromac EM 200. Both of those are electric saws and don't require a "mix". The only thing you have to put into them is bar and chain oil.

probably because homelite doesnt upload serial information

try service manual via http://www.manualsonline.com For your machine. Depending on age the "clutch" is not engaging on the shaft for some reason. It may be that some screws have come loose or missing. You may need to buy a new recoil mechanism.

50 :1 using stihl special 50:1 oil it covers all ratios regardless

Fully close the choke, shut off switch is toggled to "run". Pull start without using the throttle until the engine fires. Set the choke to the second position, pull start again until the engine fires and idles. Allow some time for the engine to warm up while giving light throttle and when the engine responds smoothly, set choke to fully open.

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Had same problem with my reconditioned unit. After a few hours engine would run only with 1/2 choke and full throttle. Like most 2 cycle engines, the unit was starving for gas.

Solution: Adjust both carburetor screws. These screws are located directly below the idle adjustment screw. There are 2 of them side-by-side and they are approx. 3/16 diameter with an oval shaped cast metal raised restricter. Simply remove the plastic round air filter by removing the small nut. Then, using a Dremel tool while wearing safety glasses, cut a slot in the face of each screw. Cutting through the raised cast metal surrounding the screws will not damage the unit. Then using a small flat blade screwdriver, screw each screw clockwise till it stops then back-out each screw 2 turns. Factory setting is 1 - 1/2 turn each. However, the unit over time runs too lean with the factory setting.

Then start unit, let warm up with 1/2 choke, then turn to run position and make any final adjustments.

Making this adjustment, I am once agin able to trim my yard in the idle position. Runs Great !!!! Hope this helps.

read your owners manual.