HONDA HHE31C - Manual (Page 5)

CONTENTS
3
INTRODUCTION .........................................................1
A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY ...........................2
STICK EDGER SAFETY ...........................................4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ..................4
Always Wear Eye Protection and
Protective Clothing .........................................................4
Keep Away From Cutting Blade .....................................4
Turn the Engine Off When Not Edging ..........................4
Keep People Away From Your Working Area ................4
Read This Manual Before Using the
Stick Edger .....................................................................4
Clear the Working Area First ..........................................4
Keep the Stick Edger Properly Maintained ....................4
ATTACHMENTS & MODIFICATIONS .....................5
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO EMPLOYERS ...........5
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS ..................................6
CONTROLS & EQUIPMENT ....................................7
COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS .............7
CONTROLS .................................................................8
Choke Lever ...................................................................8
Ignition Switch ................................................................8
Operator Presence Lever ...............................................8
Throttle Trigger ..............................................................8
Throttle Set Button .........................................................9
Priming Bulb ...................................................................9
Recoil Starter Grip .........................................................9
Grip Adjuster ................................................................10
EQUIPMENT .............................................................10
Safety Glasses .............................................................10
BEFORE OPERATION ............................................11
ARE YOU READY TO OPERATE THE
STICK EDGER?
........................................................11
Knowledge ...................................................................11
Physical and Mental Readiness ...................................11
Protective Clothing .......................................................11
IS YOUR WORKING AREA READY? ...................11
IS YOUR STICK EDGER READY TO GO? ..........12
Safety Inspection .........................................................12
Maintenance Inspection ...............................................12
Blade Inspection ..........................................................12
Blade Height Adjustment .............................................13
OPERATION .............................................................14
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS .....................14
STARTING THE ENGINE ........................................14
STOPPING THE ENGINE .......................................16
STICK EDGER OPERATION ..................................16
Operating Position .......................................................16
Throttle Operation ........................................................17
Blade Operation ...........................................................17
SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES ...........................17
OPERATING TIPS ....................................................17
Edging ..........................................................................17
Operation on Slopes ....................................................17
SERVICING YOUR HONDA STICK EDGER .......18
THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE .............18
MAINTENANCE SAFETY ........................................18
Safety Precautions .......................................................18
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .................................19
ENGINE ......................................................................20
Engine Oil Level Check ................................................20
Engine Oil Change .......................................................20
Engine Oil Recommendations .....................................21
Air Filter ........................................................................21
Spark Plug Service ......................................................22
Spark Arrester Service .................................................23
Cooling Fin Inspection .................................................24
Throttle Cable ..............................................................24
FUEL SYSTEM .........................................................25
Refueling ......................................................................25
Fuel Recommendations ...............................................25
Fuel Tube Inspection ...................................................26
Fuel Filter and Fuel Tank Cleaning ..............................26
EDGER .......................................................................27
Blade ............................................................................27
Gear Case Lubrication .................................................28
Drive Shaft Lubrication and Inspection ........................29
STORAGE .................................................................30
STORAGE PREPARATION ....................................30
Cleaning .......................................................................30
Fuel ..............................................................................30
Adding Fuel Stabilizer to Extend Fuel Storage Life .....31
Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor .......................31
Engine Oil ....................................................................31
Carburetor & Air Cleaner .............................................31
Engine Cylinder ............................................................31
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS ....................................31
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE ................................31
TRANSPORTING .....................................................32
BEFORE LOADING ..................................................32
LOADING ...................................................................32
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS 33
ENGINE STARTING PROBLEMS .........................33
ENGINE OPERATING PROBLEMS ......................33
BLADE PROBLEMS .................................................34
TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION .....35
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..................................35
Serial Number Locations ..............................................35
Carburetor Modifications for High
Altitude Operation ........................................................35
Oxygenated Fuels ........................................................36
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM
INFORMATION
.........................................................36
Source of Emissions ....................................................36
The U.S. and Califomia Clean Air Acts ........................36
Tampering and Altering ................................................36
Problems That May Affect Emissions ..........................37
Replacement Parts ......................................................37
Maintenance ................................................................37
Air Index .......................................................................37
CONSUMER INFORMATION .................................38
Honda Publications ......................................................38
Warranty Service Information ......................................38
Replacement Parts and Service Items .........................38
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................39
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