1. Make sure that the throttle control is set to full
throttle.
2. Carefully push the product forward.
CAUTION: Do not push the product
down. Too much pressure can cause
unsatisfactory result.
3. To change direction, turn the product around.
a) To turn the product with a minimum turning
radius, lift the handle to a 90 degrees angle. Use
this function in small spaces and on ground that
is not level.
Maintenance
Introduction
WARNING: Read and understand the safety
chapter before you do maintenance on the
product.
Maintenance schedule
* = General maintenance done by the operator. The
instructions are not given in this operator's manual.
X = The instructions are given in this operator's manual.
O = Refer to the instructions in the engine manual
supplied by the engine manufacturer.
General product maintenance
Before use,
each 10 h
Weekly,
each 100 h
Make sure that there are no fuel or oil leaks.
*
Clean the product.
X
Make sure that nuts and screws are tightened.
*
Examine the throttle control and choke control for damage.
*
Make sure that the throttle control and the choke control can move smoothly.
*
Lubricate the controls and linkages.
*
Examine the vibration damping units for damage.
X
Examine the tension of the V-belt and look for damages. Adjust or replace the V-belt
as necessary.
X
Engine maintenance, Honda
Before use,
each 10 h
After the
first 20 h
Weekly,
each 100 h
Yearly, each
300 h
Do a check of the fuel level and the engine oil level.
X
Clean the cooling fins of the engine.
O
Examine the air filter. Clean the air filter if it is necessary.
X
X
Clean the air filter.
X
Replace the air filter.
X
Replace the engine oil.
X
X
X
Do a check of the engine speed.
O
O
O
Examine and clean the spark plug. Replace the spark
plug if it is necessary.
O
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