Honda Power Equipment FG100 B DANGER B WARNING B CAUTION

A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And using this tiller is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other

information on labels in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or

others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or

maintaining a tiller. You must use your own good judgment.

You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

•Safety Labels—on the tiller.

•Safety Messages—preceded by a safety alert symbol Band one of the following three words:

DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

These signal words mean:

BDANGER You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

BWARNING You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

BCAUTION You CAN BE HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

•Safety Headings—such as

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

.

•Safety Section—such as

TILLER SAFETY

.

•Instructions—how to use this tiller correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information—please read it carefully.

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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.