(DIR) Return Create A Forum - Home --------------------------------------------------------- Chainsaw Repair (HTM) https://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com --------------------------------------------------------- ***************************************************** (DIR) Return to: Homelite ***************************************************** #Post#: 87722-------------------------------------------------- Reading Homelite serial numbers By: Chainsawrepair Date: February 28, 2021, 6:51 am --------------------------------------------------------- Dont know if true or not but saving. The following information should answer most of your questions regarding serial numbers and how to read them. EXAMPLE: Serial number: 4G1521238 "4" - This number specifies the assembly line the unit was built on. This could also be represented by a letter. "G" - This letter specifies the year of final assembly. (See letter codes below). Before a letter was used to specify the year, a number was used. (See numeric code below). "152" - The next 3 numbers specify the calendar day of the year (day 152). "1238" - This was the 1,238th unit built that day. "G152" - These 4 digits make up the LOT NUMBER. LETTER CODE FOR YEARS: C-1981 D-1982 E-1983 F-1984 G-1985 H-1986 I-1987 J-1988 K-1989 L-1990 M-1991 N-1992 O-1993 P-1994 Q-1995 R-1996 S-1997 T-1998 U-1999 V-2000 W-2001 X-2002 Y-2003 Z-2004 PREVIOUS NUMERIC CODE: 2-1972 3-1973 4-1974 5-1975 6-1976 7-1977 8-1978 9-1979 0-1980 1-1981 Prior to the 9-digit serial number now being used, an 8-digit number was used. The 8-digit number reads the same as the 9-digit number except the assembly line designation was not used. #Post#: 87724-------------------------------------------------- Re: Reading Homelite serial numbers By: ray benson Date: February 28, 2021, 9:07 am --------------------------------------------------------- Yes that is from the technical service bulletin 185-008. Signed by Peery Gibson - service manager - forestry products *****************************************************