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Engine Oil The trimmer is shipped WITHOUT OIL in the engine. Place the trimmer on a level surface, and then remove the oil filler cap/dipstick.
SETTING UP YOUR NEW TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER
A bottle of oil is included in the box with your trimmer. Add the entire contents of the oil bottle into the oil filler opening.
Honda HHT25S/HHT35S Serial Number: HAFA/HAGA-1000001 ~ Forward
All Honda engines are OIL FILLER run at the factory prior to CAP/DIPSTICK packaging. Most of the OIL FILLER OPENING oil is removed prior to shipment; however, some oil remains in the engine. The amount of oil left in the engine varies.
Before Using Your Trimmer/Brushcutter Before using the trimmer, all trimmer operators must read the following chapters and sections of the Owner’s Manual: • TRIMMER SAFETY • BEFORE OPERATION
If not using the supplied oil, add enough recommended SAE 10W-30 API service category SJ or later oil to bring the oil level to the bottom edge of the oil filler hole.
• OPERATION
Do not overfill the engine with oil, as the oil tank capacity is small.
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Screw in the oil filler cap/dipstick securely.
UNPACKING
Fuel
Carefully remove the trimmer and loose parts from the carton and compare the loose parts with the inventory list.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher.
LOOSE PARTS
We recommend refueling after each use to minimize the air present in the fuel tank.
• CONTROLS & EQUIPMENT
Check all loose parts against the following list. Contact your authorized Honda servicing dealer if any of the loose parts shown are not included with your trimmer. Ref. No
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your selection of a Honda trimmer/brush cutter! We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest trimmer/brush cutters on the market.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Never refuel the engine inside a building where gasoline fumes may reach flames or sparks.
Please Register Your Trimmer/Brushcutter If your dealer did not collect registration information from you, please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda. This allows us to contact you with any important updates regarding your trimmer. Your information will remain confidential. It will not be released to any other company or organization. Please note registration is not required to obtain warranty service. You can register by completing and mailing the included registration card in the Owner’s Manual, or go online to www.HondaPowerEquipment.com and click on Product Registration.
OWNER’S MANUAL HHT25S • HHT35S Trimmer/Brush Cutter
We want to help you get the best results from your new trimmer/brush cutter and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do that; please read it carefully. As you read this manual, you will find information preceded by a NOTICE symbol. That information is intended to help you avoid damage to your trimmer/brush cutter, other property, or the environment. We suggest you read the Distributor’s Limited Warranty (page 30) and the Emission Control System Warranty (page 31) to fully understand its coverage and your responsibilities of ownership. When your trimmer/brush cutter needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing Honda trimmers/brush cutters. Your Honda servicing dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction, and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns.
SAFETY MESSAGES Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on the trimmer/brush cutter. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Please read these messages carefully. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining a trimmer/brush cutter. You must use your own good judgment. You will find important safety information in a variety of forms: • Safety Labels – on the trimmer/brush cutter. • Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean:
DANGER
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.
WARNING
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.
CAUTION
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.
• Safety Headings—such as IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. • Safety Section—such as TRIMMER SAFETY. • Instructions – how to use this trimmer/brush cutter correctly and safely. This entire book is filled with important safety information—please read it carefully.
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POM53509-C IPC XXXX.2006.12 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
WARNING:
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
CONTENTS TRIMMER SAFETY ........................................................................................................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ..................................................................2 ATTACHMENTS & MODIFICATIONS.....................................................................2 IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO EMPLOYERS ...........................................................2 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS.................................................................................3 RECOMMENDED CUTTING ATTACHMENTS ..............................................................3 CUTTING-LINE HEADS AND SHIELDS .................................................................3 BLADES AND SHIELDS..........................................................................................4 CUTTING ATTACHMENT APPLICATIONS ............................................................5 ASSEMBLY.....................................................................................................................5 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................................5 UNPACKING ...........................................................................................................5 LOOSE PARTS .......................................................................................................6 U-TYPE HANDLEBAR.............................................................................................6 SAW BLADE............................................................................................................7 ENGINE OIL ............................................................................................................8 CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT .....................................................................................9 BEFORE OPERATION .................................................................................................11 OPERATION .................................................................................................................12 SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................12 STOPPING THE ENGINE .....................................................................................13 TRIMMER/HARNESS QUICK DISCONNECTION ................................................14 TRIMMER OPERATION........................................................................................14 SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES..........................................................................15 OPERATING TIPS.................................................................................................15 SERVICING YOUR TRIMMER .....................................................................................16 MAINTENANCE SAFETY......................................................................................16 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ................................................................................17 ENGINE .................................................................................................................17 CUTTING ATTACHMENTS...................................................................................18 FUEL SYSTEM......................................................................................................24 STORAGE.....................................................................................................................25 TRANSPORTING..........................................................................................................26 TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS .........................................................26 TECHNICAL INFORMATION........................................................................................27 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM...........................................................................27 SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................28 CONSUMER INFORMATION .......................................................................................29 DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY ..............................................................30 ACCESSORIES, REPLACEMENT PARTS, AND APPAREL WARRANTY ..........30 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY .....................................................31
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Genuine Honda Oil Specially formulated and blended for Honda engines. Meets or exceeds American Petroleum Institute SJ standards.
100 cc / 3.4 oz
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