Honda FG110 Owner's Manual

Honda FG110 Owner's Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your selection of a Honda FG110 mini-tiller!
We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the
finest tillers on the market.
We want to help you get the best results from your new tiller and to
operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do
that; please read it carefully.
We suggest you read the DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY
(page
21) and EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
(page
22) to fully understand coverage and your responsibilities of
ownership.
When your tiller needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that an
authorized Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing
Honda tillers and is supported by the parts and service divisions of
American Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction
and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns.
Keep this owner's manual handy, so you can refer to it at any time.
This owner's manual is considered a permanent part of the tiller and
should remain with the tiller if resold.
The information and specifications included in this publication were in
effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change
specifications or design at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation whatever. No part of this publication may be
reproduced without written permission.

SAFETY MESSAGES

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the tiller.
This information alerts you to potential hazards 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
hazards associated with operating or maintaining a mini-tiller. You
must use your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:
• Safety Labels - on the tiller.
• Instructions - how to use this tiller correctly and safely.
• Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert
of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These
signal words mean:
B
DANGER
B
WARNING
B
CAUTION
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
• Damage Prevention Messages - You will also see other
important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This
word means:
Your tiller or other property can be damaged if
NOTICE
you don't follow instructions.
© 2004-2012 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.-All Rights Reserved
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symbol and one
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
POM31V25041
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HPE.2012.02
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
OWNER'S MANUAL
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WARNING:
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
CONTENTS
TILLER SAFETY...................................2
SAFETY LABEL LOCATION................... 3
CONTROL LOCATIONS.......................4
BEFORE OPERATION .........................4
OPERATION .........................................5
STARTING THE ENGINE ................6
STOPPING THE ENGINE................7
TILLER OPERATION ....................... 7
SERVICING YOUR TILLER..................8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.................. 8
ENGINE OIL.....................................9
AIR FILTER ....................................10
SPARK PLUG ................................11
PART).............................................11
REFUELING...................................12
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TRANSPORTING ............................... 15
STORAGE .......................................... 15
PROBLEMS ....................................... 17
TECHNICAL INFORMATION............. 17
ALTITUDE OPERATION........... 17
AIR INDEX......................................18
SPECIFICATIONS..........................19
CONSUMER INFORMATION ............ 20
SERVICE ITEMS............................20
WARRANTY...................................22
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    When your tiller needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that an authorized Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing Honda tillers and is supported by the parts and service divisions of American Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns.
  • Page 2: Tiller Safety

    Before tilling, carefully inspect the area and remove all THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILDREN IS VERY IMPORTANT to large debris. Honda. Read this message if you decide to permit your child to operate this tiller. Tillers are tools, not toys. As with any equipment, Keep Shields in Place bad judgements can result in serious injuries.
  • Page 3: Safety Label Location

    This label is considered a permanent part of your Unpacking tiller. If the label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your 1. Carefully remove the tiller authorized Honda tiller dealer for a replacement. from the carton. 2. Unfold the tiller upper handle to the operating position as shown.
  • Page 4: Control Locations

    Please Register Your Tiller If your dealer did not collect registration information from you, please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda. This ARE YOU READY TO OPERATE THE TILLER? allows us to contact you with any important updates regarding your tiller.
  • Page 5: Operation

    Safety Inspection Tine Installation Make sure the tines are installed properly with the tine blades angled • Look around the engine for signs of oil or gasoline leaks. Wipe up inward and the tine spacers facing each other. The leading edge of any spills before starting the engine.
  • Page 6: Starting The Engine

    STARTING THE ENGINE Moving the Tiller The tiller has wheels to allow easy maneuvering to and from the work 1. Move the engine switch to the ON position. area. Do not transport the tiller with the engine running. ENG. SW. 2.
  • Page 7: Stopping The Engine

    STOPPING THE ENGINE Tilling With the Drag Bar Installed 1. Release the throttle lever. 1. Install the drag bar and set the tilling depth by moving the drag bar ENG. SW. up or down into one of 4 height positions (page 2.
  • Page 8: Servicing Your Tiller

    Valve clearance: Check-adjust hours Idle speed: Check-adjust (page To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement. Fuel tubes: Check (page Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any engine repair 1.
  • Page 9: Engine Oil

    The SAE oil viscosity and service category are in the API label on the NOTICE oil container. Honda recommends that you use API service category Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage. SJ or later oil.
  • Page 10: Air Filter

    4. Place the filter in a resealable page. Replace the air filter element if it is damaged. plastic bag and pour about 1 oz. (1/4 of a bottle) of Honda Air Filter NOTICE Oil into the bag. Seal the bag...
  • Page 11: Spark Plug

    NOTICE Check local laws and regulations. An optional USDA approved spark arrester is available from an authorized Honda servicing dealer. See An incorrect spark plug can cause engine damage. page 20 for part numbers.
  • Page 12: Refueling

    (page 20). tiller to your authorized Honda servicing dealer. This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump Check the freeplay at the end of the throttle lever.
  • Page 13 Refer to the Honda shop manual for tube replacement instructions, or If you have some fuel left in your storage container at the end of the take the tiller to an authorized Honda servicing dealer.
  • Page 14: Transmission Lubrication

    TRANSMISSION LUBRICATION The transmission is pre-lubricated at the factory. At the beginning of each tilling season, or after every 25 hours of use during the season, the transmission should be filled with grease. Replacement grease should be a high quality petroleum based NLGI #2 general purpose grease usually available in disposable tubes at most hardware or automotive parts stores.
  • Page 15: Transporting

    TRANSPORTING STORAGE BEFORE LOADING STORAGE PREPARATION If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your tiller before loading the tiller on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and trouble-free and looking good.
  • Page 16: Storage Precautions

    STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from neglected storage preparation are not covered under the Distributor’s Limited Warranty. If your tiller will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor ignition. Select a Short Term Storage (30-90 days) well-ventilated storage area away from any appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer.
  • Page 17: Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems

    Idle speed is too high. Adjust the idle speed (page or have an authorized Honda servicing dealer adjust idle NOTICE speed. When the carburetor has been modified for high altitude operation,...
  • Page 18: Emission Control System

    See your EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY maintenance of emission control systems. (page 22) for additional information The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emission Descriptive Term Applicable to Emission standards. Durability Period...
  • Page 19: Specifications

    30° B.T.D.C. (Fixed) Valve clearance Intake: See your Spark plug CMR5H (NGK) (cold) 0.0024 ~ 0.0039 in authorized (0.060 ~ 0.100 mm) Honda Carburetor Diaphragm type servicing Exhaust: Air cleaner Semi-dry type dealer 0.0035 ~ 0.0051 in Lubrication system Oil mist (0.090 ~ 0.130 mm)
  • Page 20: Consumer Information

    CONSUMER INFORMATION DEALER LOCATOR INFORMATION To find an Authorized Honda Servicing Dealer anywhere in the United REPLACEMENT PARTS, States visit: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICE ITEMS www.PowerEquipment.Honda.com and click on Find a Dealer. Contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer to purchase any of CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION these (or other) Honda Genuine items for your tiller.
  • Page 21: Distributor's Limited Warranty21

    United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Parts and Accessories must be purchased for installation on original Honda American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be equipment or engines to be eligible for warranty coverage. Installing parts and defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable accessories on non-Honda products or engines voids this warranty.
  • Page 22: Emission Control System Warranty

    13 provinces and territories of Canada. In the remainder of this Emission Honda dealer determines it is defective or causes a failure of a warranted part, Control System Warranty, American Honda Motor Company Inc. and Honda your claim for repair of your engine may be denied.
  • Page 23: Product Registration

    PRODUCT REGISTRATION PLEASE COMPLETE and MAIL or REGISTER ONLINE www.PowerEquipment.Honda.com Honda HRX Mowers Honda HR Mowers Look on the left side of the mower Look on the center rear section of the mower deck, in front of the deck, in front of the discharge discharge guard door spring.
  • Page 24 1. Go to www.PowerEquipment.Honda.com to register your unit. 2. Click on Product Registration. 3. Complete the required information and click Submit. It’s that simple! NO POSTAGE NECESSARY Product Registration IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO.

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