Tillotson HS-96A Diaphragm Carburetor for Homelite Chainsaws

The Tillotson HS-96A is a diaphragm-type carburetor designed for vintage Homelite chainsaw models including the Super XL and XL-12 series. As part of Tillotson's legendary HS series, this carburetor features die-cast aluminum construction with integrated fuel pump and filtering screen in a compact, lightweight design.

Key Features:

• Part of the proven Tillotson HS series diaphragm carburetor line
• Die-cast aluminum construction for durability and light weight
• Integrated fuel pump and filtering screen in one compact unit
• Spring friction-type idle and high speed mixture adjustment screws
• Rubber-tipped needle valve for precise fuel metering
• Three basic components: metering body, pump cover plate, and main diaphragm cover plate

Compatibility:

The HS-96A carburetor was originally used on select Homelite chainsaw models including various Super XL and XL-12 versions. This carburetor uses the Tillotson RK-23HS rebuild kit for service and maintenance. The HS-96A is part of the same carburetor family as the HS-4B, HS-4C, HS-4D, HS-179, and HS-195 models.

Technical Details:

The HS series design incorporates all-position mounting capability and features both primary and secondary idle discharge ports along with adjustable main fuel discharge. The integrated diaphragm fuel pump allows operation at any angle, making it ideal for chainsaw applications where the engine orientation constantly changes during use.