Transporting; Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems - Honda HHT35S Owner's Manual

TRANSPORTING

BEFORE LOADING
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes
before loading the trimmer on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and
exhaust system can burn you and can ignite some materials.
Always turn the ignition switch to the STOP (O) position. Make sure
the fuel cap is securely tightened.
LOADING
The trimmer may be secured by suitable clamps, hangers or straps.
Secure the trimmer by at least two points along the frame pipe. Avoid
securing the trimmer by the engine, cutting head/gear case or handle
area. The trimmer should be secured in a horizontal position, with the
engine upright as shown.
Don't hang the trimmer by the gear case or cutting head, or they may
be damaged.
TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Engine Will Not Start
Possible Cause
Ignition switch is in the STOP
(O) position.
Choke is not in the CLOSED
position (cold engine).
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel, trimmer stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, refueled with bad
gasoline.
Spark plug is faulty, fouled,
or has incorrect gap.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck,
etc.
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Correction
Turn the ignition switch ON (I).
Move the choke to the CLOSED
position.
Add fuel and press the priming bulb
to fill the carburetor.
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor,
refuel with fresh gasoline.
Clean, gap, or replace the spark
plug.
Replace or repair faulty
components as needed.
Low Power or Engine Speed Won't Increase
Possible Cause
Air filter is dirty or clogged.
Fuel filter is dirty or clogged.
Throttle cable is out of
adjustment, broken, or bent.
Spark arrester screen
clogged.
Grass is wrapped around the
output shaft and/or cutting
attachment.
Blade or Cutting Line Head Won't Stop Turning When the
Throttle is at the Slow Position
Possible Cause
Fault in the throttle control or
cable; throttle cable out of
adjustment or bent.
Idle speed is too fast.
Broken or worn clutch
springs, or faulty clutch
system.
Blade or Cutting Line Head Won't Turn
Possible Cause
Worn or broken clutch,
broken drive cable, worn or
broken gear case parts.
Excessive Vibration
Possible Cause
Loose cutting-line head or
blade nut.
Cutting-line is not wound
properly or has unequal line
lengths.
Damaged blade.
Correction
Clean or replace the air filter.
Replace the fuel filter.
Adjust the cable or replace it if
necessary.
Clean the screen.
Move the ignition switch to the
STOP (O) position and disconnect
the spark plug cap from the spark
plug. Remove grass from the
output shaft and cutting attachment
area.
Correction
Check the throttle control parts;
adjust or replace the cable if
necessary.
Adjust the idle speed.
Replace the clutch springs or
replace or repair other clutch
system parts.
Correction
Replace or repair faulty
components as needed.
Correction
Tighten the cutting-line head or
blade nut securely.
Rewind the cutting-line and cut to
equal lengths.
Replace the blade.