HONDA FG110 - Manual (Page 12)

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Throttle Cable Inspection
Verify the throttle trigger operates smoothly, releases properly, and
the throttle cable is undamaged. If there is visible damage, or if the
throttle lever does not operate smoothly or release properly, take your
tiller to your authorized Honda servicing dealer.
Check the freeplay at the end of
the throttle lever.
If adjustment is needed, see the
Throttle Cable Adjustment
procedure below.
Throttle Cable Adjustment
1. Loosen the locknuts with
a 10 mm wrench, and
move the adjuster in or
out as required.
Throttle Lever Freeplay:
3/16 ~ 5/16 in (5 ~ 8 mm)
2. Tighten the locknuts and
recheck throttle lever
freeplay.
Carburetor Adjustment
A tachometer is required to
adjust the idle speed. If you
do not have one, take your
tiller to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer to perform
idle speed adjustment.
1. Start the engine outdoors,
and allow it to warm up to
normal operating
temperature.
2. Turn the throttle stop screw to obtain a stable idle, below the speed
at which the tiller tines begin to turn.
Standard Idle Speed: 3,100 ± 200 rpm
REFUELING
Honda recommends using a No-Spill ® gas can, which meets the
demanding requirements of the California Air Resources Board
(page 20).
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane rating of 86 or higher.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. If the engine
has been running, allow it to cool first. Never refuel the engine inside a
building where gasoline fumes may reach flames or sparks.
You may use regular unleaded gasoline containing no more than 10%
ethanol (E10) or 5% methanol by volume. In addition, methanol must
contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors. Use of fuels with content
of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above may cause starting
and/or performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber, and
plastic parts of the fuel system. Engine damage or performance
problems that result from using a fuel with percentages of ethanol or
methanol greater than shown above are not covered by warranty.
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
please refer to the fuel section of the STORAGE chapter (page 15) for
additional information regarding fuel deterioration.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
1. To refuel, set the tiller
on level ground and
remove the fuel tank
cap.
2. Fill the tank with
gasoline to the
shoulder of the filler
neck.
Refuel carefully to
avoid spilling fuel. Do
not overfill.
3. After refueling,
tighten the fuel tank
cap securely.
Move the tiller at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fueling source
and site before starting the engine.
NOTICE
Fuel can damage paint and plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel when
filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered by
the DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY (page 21).
THROTTLE
LEVER
3/16 ~ 5/16 in
(5 ~ 8 mm)
LOCK
NUTS
ADJUSTER
CHOKE LEVER
THROTTLE
STOP
SCREW
B WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
MAXIMUM
FILL LEVEL