UPPER TAB AIR CLEANER BASE CHOKE LEVER LOWER TABS FILTER AIR CLEANER COVER FILTER SERVICING YOUR TILLER Operating the engine with a dry air filter will allow dust to enter causing engine damage.The air filter must be oiled after cleaning. 3. Soak in engine oil 4. Wipe dirt from the air cleaner base and cover using a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the carburetor. 5. Reinstall the air filter and air filter cover (see page 19). 4. Squeeze out excess oil. Air Filter Cleaning A d

Alter opening the top, cut all four corners and lay the sides flat on the floor or working space. Take out all unassembled parts, bag of parts, and protective packing. 8e careful not to kink the control cables. DEFINITION OF DIRECTIONS As used throughout this manual, the following definitions apply; "Right” and '’Left” refer to the operator’s right and left when standing behind the machine in the normal operating position. "Forward” and "Rearward” likewise refer to directions from the viewpoin

See the Engine Manual for correct grade and quantity of oil to use. 3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting of the machine while it is unattended. OPERATION WARNING - DANGER For safe operation, the chain drive musi disengage immediately when clutch lever is released. If it does not, adjust belt and cable tension as described in “Adjustment" section of this manual. Never leave the tiller unattended with the engine running because children might be attracted t

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. The manual should be considered a permanent part of the tiller and remain with the tiller when sold. Read the manual carefully. Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words: - Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of life if instructions are not followed. CAUTION: Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage

This manual covers the operation and maintenance of your engine. All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission. This manual should be considered a permanent part of the engine and should remain with it if it is resold. Pay special attent

Do not operate the unit with the blade clutch partially engaged. Premature belt wear and clutch failure will result from improper operation of the clutch. BLADE CLUTCH CAUTION: Use extreme care when operating the blade. Inspect the work area for foriegn objects that could cause damage to the unit or injure the operator if struck by the blade. Never operate the blade with bystanders in the work area. Lever Down Engages Clutch Lever Up Disengages Clutch Lever Handle Fig. 1.1 The best performance i

3. It may be necessary to lightly rotate the spool in the direction of the arrow about an 1/8 turn until the spool stops. 4. Hold the housing securely, then continue to rotate the spool in the direction of the arrow an additional 1/4 inch or the width of the channel to unlock the spool from the housing. 5. Lift the spool out of the housing and remove any remaining line from the spool. 6. Measure approximately 20 feet (6 meters) of new line, then thread one end through the hole in the ridge on th

Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner’s manual. To help you properly care for your tiller, the following pages include a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks that are more difficult, or require special tools, are best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic. The maintenance schedule applies t