Honda Power Equipment FG110 OPERATION

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OPERATION

SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

Before operating the tiller for the first time, please review the IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION on page4 and

BEFORE OPERATION chapter starting on page10.

Even if you have operated other tillers, take time to become familiar with the operation of this tiller’s controls and

handling.

For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed area, such as a garage. Your engine’s

exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness

or death.

If the tiller starts to shake or vibrate, stop the engine immediately. After the tiller tines have completely stopped,

inspect them to determine the cause of the vibration. Sudden vibration is a sign of a hazardous problem, such as a

loose or damaged tilling tines (or tiller attachment), hidden objects in the soil, or the ground that is too hard to till.

Do not operate the tiller until the problem is corrected.

Prolonged exposure to vibration may cause vibration syndrome (Raynaud’s disease). Symptoms include loss of

skin color in the hands and numbness or a painful tingling sensation in the fingers, hands, and arms. Regular users

of any power equipment may feel the numbness or pain spontaneously, at any time, not just after using the

equipment. If any of these symptoms occur, see a physician immediately.

Moving the Tiller

Do not move the tiller with the engine running.

The tiller has transport wheels to allow easy

maneuvering to and from the work area. Install the

transport wheels by inserting the wheel bar up through

the transmission housing.

Before tilling, remove the transport wheels and install the

drag bar.

Drag Bar Installation

1. Make sure the engine is OFF before installing the

drag bar.

2. Remove the lock pin and the 6 x 25mm clevis pin.

3. Remove the wheel assembly.

4. Install the drag bar with the pointed edge of the drag

bar towards the tiller tines using the 6 x 25 mm clevis

pin and lock pin.

5. When your tilling job is completed, reinstall the

transport wheels in the reverse order of removal.

TRANSPORT

WHEELS

CLEVIS PIN,

6 X 25 mm

DRAG BAR

CLEVIS PIN,

6 X 25 mm

Contents

Main OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING: INTRODUCTION Page CONTENTS 4 TILLER SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION TILLER SAFETY 5 ATTACHMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO EMPLOYERS IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS Page 7 CONTROLS & EQUIPMENT COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS 8 CONTROLS & EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS Throttle Lever Engine Switch Choke Lever CONTROLS & EQUIPMENT 9 Transport Wheels Carrying Handle Recoil Starter Grip BEFORE OPERATION ARE YOU READY TO OPERATE THE TILLER? BEFORE OPERATION 11 IS YOUR WORKING AREA READY? IS YOUR TILLER READY TO GO? Safety Inspection OPERATION SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS Moving the Tiller Drag Bar Installation OPERATION 13 Starting The Engine Stopping the Engine 14 OPERATION TILLER OPERATION Operating Tips Page 16 SERVICING YOUR TILLER THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SAFETY Safety Precautions 17 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 18 ENGINE Engine Oil Level Check Engine Oil Change Engine Oil Recommendations Air Filter Check Air Filter Cleaning Spark Plug Service Spark Arrester Service Cooling Fin Inspection Throttle Cable Inspection Carburetor Adjustment Throttle Cable Adjustment 24 FUEL SYSTEM Refueling Fuel Recommendations Fuel Tube Inspection Fuel Filter and Fuel Tank Cleaning 26 TRANSMISSION LUBRICATION 27 ASSEMBLY THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 28 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING ADDING OIL BEFORE OPERATION 29 STORAGE STORAGE PREPARATION Cleaning Fuel Adding Fuel Stabilizer To Extend Fuel Storage Life 30 STORAGE Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor Engine Oil Carburetor & Air Cleaner TRANSPORTING BEFORE LOADING LOADING TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS Engine Will Not Start Tiller Tines (or Attachment) Wont Stop Turning When Throttle is at SLOW Position Low Power or Engine Speed Wont Increase 33 TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS CARBURETOR MODIFICATIONS FOR HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION 34 OXYGENATED FUELS 35 EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM INFORMATION Source of Emissions The U.S., California Clean Air Act and Environment Canada Tampering and Altering 36 Air Index SPECIFICATIONS 37 TUNEUP CONSUMER INFORMATION Find an Authorized Honda Servicing Dealer in Your Area www.hondapowerequipment.com/dealer Customer Service Information Honda Publications Replacement Parts, Optional Equipment, and Service Items Replacement Parts Service Items Optional Equipment Distributors Limited Warranty To Qualify for this Warranty: What American Honda will Repair or Replace Under Warranty: 40 Accessories, Replacement Parts, and Apparel Warranty To Qualify for this Warranty: What American Honda will Repair or Replace Under Warranty: Exclusions: 41 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Your Warranty Rights And Obligations: California Other States, U.S. territories and Canada Warranty Coverage: To Obtain Warranty Service: Exclusions: Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of Implied Warranties: Emission Control System Warranty Parts: INDEX A B C D 44 INDEX QUICK REFERENCE * Resistor plugs reduce the interference with radio and television reception.