Honda Power Equipment FG100 ENGINE MAINTENANCE

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Engine Oil Level Check

Check the engine oil level before each use, or

every 10 hours if operated continuously. Also,

check the oil on a level surface, with the engine

stopped and in an upright position.

1. Tip the tilleron its carry handlebar as shown.

2. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.

3. Insert and remove the dipstickwithout screwing

it into the filler opening. Check the oil level

shown on the dipstick.

4. If the oil level is low, fillto the edge of the oil

filler hole with the recommended oil (see

page 20). 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.

5. Screw in the oil filler cap/dipsticksecurely.

Engine Oil Change

Drain the used oil while the engine is warm. Warm

oil drains quickly and completely.

1. Tip the tilleron its carrying handlebar.

2. Place a suitable containerbelow the engine to

catch the used oil, then remove the oil filler

cap/dipstick. Tip the tiller as shown to drain the

used oil through the oil filler opening. Allow the

used oil to drain completely.

NOTICE

Improper disposal of engine oil can be harmful

to the environment. If you change your own oil,

please dispose of the used oil properly. Put it in

a sealed container, and take it to a recycling

center. Do not discard it in a trash bin or dump

it on the ground.

3. With the engine restingon the carrying

handlebar on a level surface, fill to the edge of

the oil filler hole with the recommended oil (see

page 20). Do not overfill.

Engine oil capacity: 3.4 fl oz (100 cc)

4. Screw in the oil filler cap/dipsticksecurely.

OIL FILLER

CAP/DIPSTICK

OIL FILLER

HOLE CARRYING

HANDLEBAR

OIL LEVEL

OIL

FILLER

HOLE

MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS

FG100 TILLER 19

Contents

Main BWARNING: B INTRODUCTION NOTICE Distributors Limited Warranty (Page 40) A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY B DANGER B WARNING B CAUTION CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 4 ATTACHMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS Accessories, Replacement & Parts and Appeal Warranty (Page 41) IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO EMPLOYERS IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS DANGER 6 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION FG100 TILLER 7 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 8 Throttle Lever Engine Switch Choke Lever Priming Bulb Transport Wheels Carrying Handle Recoil Starter Grip Drag Bar Tine Spacers (included with tiller) 10 Knowledge Physical and Mental Readiness Protective Clothing Hand and Body Protection BEFORE OPERATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE OPERATION Moving The Tiller Drag Bar Installation Starting The Engine Stopping The Engine TILLER OPERATION 14 Handling Tips Tilling In Rocky Soil D Narrow Cultivating 16 THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SAFETY Safety Precautions MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 18 ENGINE MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Level Check Running the engine with too little or too much oil can cause engine damage. Engine Oil Change Engine Oil Recommendations 20 Air Filter Inspection UP Air Filter Cleaning Air Filter Cleaning Spark Plug Service 22 Incorrect spark plugs can cause engine damage. Spark Arrester Service MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS Cooling Fin Inspection Throttle Cable Inspection Throttle Cable Adjustment Carburetor Adjustment FUEL SYSTEM Refueling . Fuel Recommendations Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging can cause engine damage. Distributors Limited Warranty 26 Fuel Filter and Fuel Tank Cleaning TRANSMISSION LUBRICATION THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER ASSEMBLY 28 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS UNPACKING 7 8 9 12 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 10 11 30 Page 32 Running the engine with too little or too much oil can cause engine damage. CONTROLS TILLER SAFETY OPERATION BEFORE OPERATION TRANSPORTING 34 Before Loading Loading STORAGE Cleaning Fuel Distributors Limited Warranty Adding Fuel Stabilizer To Extend Fuel Storage Life Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor Engine Oil 36 REMOVAL FROM STORAGE BEFORE OPERATION STARTING PROBLEMS ENGINE OPERATING PROBLEMS TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS ENGINE 38 * Actual fuel consumption will vary depending on engine load conditions. TILLER SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS CONSUMER INFORMATION Find an Authorized Honda Servicing Dealer in Your Area Honda Publications Shop Manual 40 Distributors Limited Warranty To Qualify for this Warranty: What American Honda will Repair or Replace Under Warranty: Noncommercial/Nonrental Commercial/Rental Accessories, Replacement Parts, and Apparel Warranty To Qualify for this Warranty: Exclusions: Emission Control System Warranty 42 Your Warranty Rights And Obligations: California Other States All States Manufacturers Warranty Coverage: Exclusions: Emission Control System Warranty Parts WARRANTY SERVICE INFORMATION 44 OXYGENATED FUELS CARBURETOR MODIFICATIONS FOR HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM INFORMATION 46 Source of Emissions The U.S and California Clean Air Acts Tampering and Altering REPLACEMENT PARTS A B C D INDEX QUICK REFERENCE Maintenance Tuneup * Resistor plugs reduce the interference with radio and television reception.