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Post by roxie2401 on Jul 25, 2008 13:44:58 GMT -5
Just found my dad had a Homelite Super XL Automatic sitting on the shelf. It has not been used for many years.
Can someone please tell me what the gas/oil ratio should be for this saw? Can I use modern synthetic oil at 50:1?
Also, does this machine require bar oil, and if so, what kind?
Does anyone have a manual available, maybe in pdf format?
I don't know anything about this saw and any starting suggestions would be helpful.
Thanks
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Post by mikevan on Jul 25, 2008 13:48:32 GMT -5
roxie, I use 32-1 in all my saws [none newer than '72] I/ve never had one seize or blow up -
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Post by lawnmowertech37 on Jul 25, 2008 18:59:52 GMT -5
Hi roxie i am glad to see you have joined the forum guys i sent roxie here he talked with me on the phone this morning so i am hoping some of you all that use the sxlao saws can help him find the proper oil mixture for his saw
roxie as far as a owners manuel maybe someone here may have a spare laying around if its a parts list you need we can help with them as well
glad to see you here
calvin
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Post by OBR on Jul 27, 2008 12:42:44 GMT -5
roxie, run 32-1 in her at least i wouldnt go leaner than 40-1. bar oil is necessary for ALL saws. you should probably use bar and chain oil but tbh i have used motor oil before. the fill cap is right there next to the fuel cap up there right in front of the front handle on the super xl's (little black cap).
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Post by pianotuner on Jul 27, 2008 14:00:08 GMT -5
I Have service manual as a pdf but its too big to upload to the site so if you send your e mail I can send it direct to you. I will be away for the next 5 days so I will do it next Saturday
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Post by roxie2401 on Jul 30, 2008 15:08:49 GMT -5
Hi - thanks - send you a direct e-mail.
Hope we are taking about the right machine - mine is red, not blue.
I don't know the difference, but mine says "Super XL Automatic" on the side.
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Post by knucklepanshovel on Jul 30, 2008 17:51:26 GMT -5
I dont know all the differences but I have 2 old blue XLs with oil tank in back 1 old blue with oil tank near bar on front 1 limited edition in the newer shade of blue with oil tank in front I bought it new & 1 red with front oil tank
Randy
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Post by hawtsawz on Aug 1, 2008 20:22:08 GMT -5
All the Super XL's have the front oil fill while the XL-12's have the back fill. I have a red green & white XL Automatic that also has the front fill as on the Supers. According to Mr. Acres saw site this model was produced only in 1965 and has the felt wick fuel (inside tank wall) pickup vs. fuel line w/filter on later models.
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Post by knucklepanshovel on Aug 2, 2008 9:41:30 GMT -5
All the Super XL's have the front oil fill while the XL-12's have the back fill. I have a red green & white XL Automatic that also has the front fill as on the Supers. According to Mr. Acres saw site this model was produced only in 1965 and has the felt wick fuel (inside tank wall) pickup vs. fuel line w/filter on later models. Thank you, I didnt know what the exact differences were. still learning the acres site. I have not seen the wick fuel, sounds cool... I may have to look for one... pics would be great if you could? also what about all the copies of the homelite? like Poulan 361? Lombard Comango? & Pioneer 1100 series that I have seen? was much interchangeable? or just very close & nothing interchangeable? there may be more copies by other manufactures I just noticed these & saw how similar they are. Thank you, Randy |
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