Homelite xl chainsaw e-ring on bar tightening bolt needs replacing. Where does it go and how do I do it

SOURCE: Chainsaw chain won't move on 16" Homelite bar

Sounds like th clutch brake is engaged. Try Pushing firmly foward on the hand guard in front of the handle. It should click to release the clutch brake.
Let me know if this helps.

SOURCE: Homelite XL 101, what are cc's?

cc stands for cubic centermeters..It is a measurement of the chamber that the piston resides in when totally expacted

SOURCE: I have a homelite xl, UT# 10655- the chain oil

Your saw is listed as an "XL Chain Saw UT-10655" here:
Homelite/Ryobi.com (authorized parts supplier)
https://www.gardnerinc.com/recons/disclaimer-lg.php - Agree; Choose “Product Line”; “Select OEM” & “Select Catalog” both to “Homelite Consumer Products”. A drop down list appears; self explanatory from here.
The numbers Homelite & Ryobi use do not match the numbers everyone posts. A careful inspection of your saw should find something that matches.
See the "Engine Internals" print. The oiler appears to above the clutch and driven by a pressurized tank. Venting the tank (opening the oil cap) may help help with weeping but only emptying the tank will stop it.

If no oil from engine oiler hole I suspect a failed hose or connection. Use the IPL to inspect and repair as needed.

Oil System Plugged.

1. Remove the clutch cover, bar, and chain, clean the bar groove, any holes and passages on the rear of the bar (both sides, consider rotating the bar), if equipped with a sprocket nose ensure it rotates easily at least one complete revolution. Clean the saw oiler hole and channel. Insert a blunted, hooked piece of wire through the oil filler hole and pull the hose in the oil tank out. Pay attention to the screen or filter on the free end (clean or replace, difficult to determine serviceability). Start the saw and see if it oils when revved up (oozes down side of saw). If yes reassemble your saw. If no, continue with 2.
2. Work your way through the linkage (use IPL to identify components and locations) cleaning and replacing any defective parts as you go. Carefully check the hoses for cracks especially at bends and connections. Please take extensive notes & some digital pictures will help during reassembly.

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SOURCE: I have an earlier model Homelite XL Textron, UT#:

Hello cf:
I need your help to help you.
Please count the drive links on an existing chain and post back (below) with the number. I have to close this, to post a photo. We can continue if you just reply.


I will provide the correct bar size and a link where you can make a choice, because your saw is so old I cannot match it to anything currently on the Homelite site and I am not willing to recommend a chain without seeing your level of expertise.

You can also take an existing chain to a local saw shop where one can be fabricated in a few minutes.

If you have more questions or need additional help please reply below and I will get back to you. Thank you for using FixYa and Good Luck. HTH
Lou

SOURCE: chainsaw gas mixture ratio

An XL from that time frame recommends 32:1 here:
http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.nsf/ed1d619968136da688256af40002b8f7/d4b1071a456ca76c88256cd6001cc24c?OpenDocument
If my saw it would be adjusted for and operate on 50:1.
1 gallon of premium fuel to 2.6 ounces of quality 2-cycle oil.
4 liters of premium fuel to 80 milliliters of quality 2-cycle oil.

If you have more questions or need additional help please reply below and I will get back to you. Thank you for using FixYa and Good Luck. HTH
Lou