Preliminary Preparation And Checks - Honda UMK425E1 Owner's Manual

PRELIMINARY PREPARATION
AND CHECKS
BALANCING THE
MACHINE
Attach the brush cutter as
illustrated [1].
Once the machine is in place, it is
essential to check that it is
correctly balanced. This check
must be performed with the
cutting attachment fitted on the
appliance and with the fuel tank
half-full.
Adjust the length of the harness
so that the cutting attachment is parallel to, and in contact with, the
ground.
When the machine is equipped with a grass-cutting disc, the disc
must be fitted with the stabilizer
Correct balancing is obtained when the stabilizer just gently touches
the ground [2].
[2]
It must be possible to raise the cutting attachment off the ground
with only a slight effort on the handles. If adjustment is required,
move the attachment point [4] forwards if the cutting attachment
feels too heavy or rearwards if it feels too light. Loosen the bolts with
the Torx wrench [3] supplied to move the harness attachment point
to the desired position.
[4]
[3]
CAUTION: (Type UEET)
• Be careful not to pull the throttle cable too tight when moving
the handle [5]. Check that the throttle trigger operates
smoothly.
Adjust the position of the loop handle or the bike handle [5] by
loosening the four bolts to obtain a comfortable operating position.
When you have found the ideal position, check the balance again
and adjust if necessary.
Then securely tighten the bolts to lock the handle in position.
[1]
(see page 4).
[2]
[3]
[5]
[5]
[3]
[3]
For reference, the standard adjustments are as follows for the
specified types of brushcutter:
[6]
[7]
[8]
[9]
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
The pressure inside fuel tanks
may increase when the ambient
temperature rises. The cap
should be removed with care to
avoid any splashing of fuel. Fuel
should be stored in a cool place,
for short periods of time, and
must never be left in direct
sunlight.
Tank capacity
Recommended fuel
[4]
CAUTION:
• Clean the fuel tank cap and its edges to prevent foreign bodies
from entering the tank.
• Fill the fuel tank with a suitable funnel or a jerrycan with a suitable
spout.
• For easy filling, place the machine in the operating position.
• Make sure that the machine remains in a stable position
throughout this operation so that it does not fall over.
Petrol is extremely flammable and, in some circumstances, it
is explosive.
Fill the fuel tank in a well ventilated area with the engine
switched off. Do not smoke and avoid any flames or sparks in
the area where filling is performed and where the fuel is stored.
Do not overfill the fuel tank. (The fuel level must be below the
filler neck).
After filling the tank, make sure that the tank cap is correctly
fitted. Take care not to spill fuel during the tank filling
operation. Petrol splashes or vapours could catch fire. Make
sure that any spilled petrol has evaporated and that vapours
have dispersed before starting the engine. Avoid direct contact
of petrol with the skin and do not breathe the vapours.
KEEP FUEL OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
UMK425E1 UMK435E1
LEET
530 mm
760 mm
[8]
[9]
UMK425E1 UMK435E1
UEET
490 mm
740 mm
UMK425E1
0.58 " (580 cc)
Premium unleaded
[6]
[7]
545 mm
775 mm
500 mm
750 mm
B3 C12
SAFETY
UMK435E1
0.63 " (630 cc)
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