What is the correct gas and oil mixture for my Homelite trimmer Model 20583C. I attempted to find the manual for this trimmer on line, but did not have any success

I believe Homelite calls for 40:1 (2.6oz. oil to 1gal gas) mixture, but if you are using a good current brand name two cycle oil, 50:1 (3.2 oz. oil to 1 gal gas) would be safe also.

Use 32:1 with good quality 2-cycle oil. I have Used Stihl, Homelite, Poulan and Several Other 2 Cycle Trimmers in the Yard Maintenance Service and Have Found the 32 to 1 Mixture to Extend the Life of the Engine. Always Remember to Drain the Tank and Run the Engine Until the Carbuetor is Empty for Off Season Storage.

if you are using sthil oil the mix is 50:1

Hello. 40 to 1,or 8oz 2 cycle oil to 2.5 gallon of gas, or 3.2oz of oil to 1 gallon of gas. Joe

Homelite products are 40:1 gasoline to oil mixture

50:1 the little bottles make 1 gallon of mix gas

it's 32;1 but here is a web site that you can call to be sure. http://www.yardpartswarehouse.com/pages/parts/viewbybrand/20/Homelite.aspx

Most trimmers are using a 50:1 mix. 2.6oz/gal or 6.4oz/2.5gal. A 4oz/Gal is a 32:1 mix which way too oily and you will have problems of excessive smoke, oil leaking out muffler, carbon buildup causing sticking piston ring or a clogged spark arrestor.

most trimmers are 50:1. or 40:1. i would use synthetic 2 cycle oil and use the 50:1 ratio. i know guys with trimmers that require 50:1, and they use synthetic at 80:1 with no problems for years. they say the engine runs cleaner. i am a part-time lawn care operator.

How tiny is the bottle? Don't follow the advice of the entire bottle to one gallon. Bottles come in different sizes. The correct mixture is 50:1. this equals 2.6 ounces of oil for each gallon of gas. You can do the math from there to match the size of your fuel can.

I hope this helps.