Loose Parts - Honda HHT25S Owner's Manual

LOOSE PARTS

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.
Description
No
1 Owner's Manual
2 Goggles
3 Oil bottle
Single-strap shoulder
4
harness
5 Full shoulder harness
6 Brush/wood debris shield
7 Cutting-line debris shield
8 Cover
10 mm left-hand thread lock
9
nut
10 Spacer
11 5 x 28 mm bolt
12 Spacer set (A & B)
Brush/wood saw blade
13
(50-tooth/10 in)
14 Blade cover
15 Cutting-line head
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2
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 OWNER'S MANUAL
finest trimmer/brush cutters on the market.
HHT25S • HHT35S
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 Trimmer/Brush Cutter
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.
WARNING:
SAFETY MESSAGES
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the
trimmer/brush cutter. This information alerts you to potential hazards CONTENTS
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 TRIMMER SAFETY ........................................................................................................2
hazards associated with operating or maintaining a trimmer/brush IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ..................................................................2
cutter. You must use your own good judgment. ATTACHMENTS & MODIFICATIONS.....................................................................2
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO EMPLOYERS ........................................................... 2
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms: SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS.................................................................................3
• Safety Labels – on the trimmer/brush cutter. RECOMMENDED CUTTING ATTACHMENTS ..............................................................3
• Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert  symbol and one CUTTING-LINE HEADS AND SHIELDS .................................................................3
BLADES AND SHIELDS..........................................................................................4
of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These
CUTTING ATTACHMENT APPLICATIONS ............................................................5
signal words mean:
ASSEMBLY.....................................................................................................................5
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................................5
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
DANGER HURT if you don't follow instructions. UNPACKING ...........................................................................................................5
LOOSE PARTS .......................................................................................................6
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY U-TYPE HANDLEBAR.............................................................................................6
WARNING
HURT if you don't follow instructions. SAW BLADE............................................................................................................7
ENGINE OIL ............................................................................................................8
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT .....................................................................................9
CAUTION
instructions. BEFORE OPERATION .................................................................................................11
OPERATION .................................................................................................................12
• Safety Headings—such as IMPORTANT SAFETY SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................12
STOPPING THE ENGINE .....................................................................................13
INFORMATION.
TRIMMER/HARNESS QUICK DISCONNECTION ................................................14
• Safety Section—such as TRIMMER SAFETY.
TRIMMER OPERATION........................................................................................14
• Instructions – how to use this trimmer/brush cutter correctly and SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES.......................................................................... 15
safely. OPERATING TIPS.................................................................................................15
SERVICING YOUR TRIMMER .....................................................................................16
This entire book is filled with important safety information—please MAINTENANCE SAFETY......................................................................................16
read it carefully.
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
© 2004-2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All Rights Reserved DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY ..............................................................30
31VL3D10 POM53509-C ACCESSORIES, REPLACEMENT PARTS, AND APPAREL WARRANTY ..........30
EM5 IPC
00X31-VL3-D100 XXXX.2006.12 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY .....................................................31
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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U-Type Handlebar Only
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Loop U-type
handle handlebar
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10W-30
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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U-TYPE HANDLEBAR
Installation
1. Remove the four 5 x 28 mm bolt/washers and handlebar holder A.
Qty.
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U-SHAPED
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HANDLEBAR
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4
1
1
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2. Set the U-shaped handle into handlebar holder B with the throttle
trigger facing to the right.
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3. Adjust the handlebar position as shown.
4. Tighten the four 5 x 28 mm bolt/washers.
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TORQUE: 3.6 ft-lb (5 N·m)
5. Make sure the tie straps are positioned as shown.
15
3.9 in (100 mm)
6. Operate the throttle trigger and make sure the throttle operates
smoothly.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
5 x 28 mm
BOLT/WASHER (4)
HANDLEBAR
HOLDER A
HANDLEBAR
HOLDER B
90°
2.4 in (60 mm)