HONDA HHT35S - Manual (Page 17)

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• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when
working around gasoline. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not
gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away
from all fuel-related parts.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
1. Log the hours of operation to determine the proper maintenance
interval.
2. Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
3. These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing
dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically
proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures.
Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in
non-warrantable failures.
ENGINE
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level before each use, or every 10 hours if
operated continuously. Rest the trimmer on a level surface, with the
engine stopped and in an upright position.
1. Remove the filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.
2. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler
opening. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
3. If the oil level is low, fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the
recommended oil (see page 18). To avoid overfilling or underfilling,
be sure the engine is in a level position, as shown.
NOTICE
Running the engine with too little or too much oil can cause engine
damage.
4. Screw in the oil filler cap/dipstick securely.
Engine Oil Change
Drain the used oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly
and completely.
1. Place a suitable container below the engine to catch the used oil,
then remove the filler cap/dipstick and drain the used oil through
the filler opening. Allow the used oil to drain completely.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible
with the environment. We suggest you take used oil in a sealed
container to your local recycling center or service station for
reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground or
down a drain.
2. With the engine in an upright position, fill to the edge of the oil filler
hole with the recommended oil.
3. Screw in the filler cap/dipstick securely.
Interval 1 Item
Before each use Check the engine oil (page 17)
Check the air cleaner (page 18)
Check the throttle cable (page 18)
Check the cutting attachment
Check the debris shield
Check/tighten nuts, bolts, and fasteners
Check the shoulder harness quick release
First month or
10 hours Change the engine oil (page 17)
Every 3 months or
25 hours Clean the air filter element (page 18) 2
Every 6 months or
50 hours Change the engine oil (page 17)
2
Clean the air filter element (page 18)
2
Check/lubricate the drive cable 3
Lubricate the gear case 3
Check the clutch shoes and drum
3
Check the engine cooling fins
Every year or 100
hours Perform the 50-hour service items plus:
Check/adjust the idle speed
3
Check/adjust the valve clearance
3
Check/adjust the spark plug
Check the spark arrester
Check the fuel filter
Clean the fuel tank
Every 2 years or
300 hours Perform the 100-hour service items plus:
Replace the spark plug (page 18)
Clean the combustion chamber
3
Every 2 years Check the fuel tubes and replace if necessary 3
Check the oil tube and replace if necessary 3
OIL FILLER
CAP/DIPSTICK
FILLER OPENING
FILLER
OPENING