Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine - Honda HHT25S Owner's Manual

Starting the Engine

1. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSED
position.
To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the OPEN
position.
CLOSED
OPEN
PRIMING
BULB
FUEL RETURN
TUBE
(clear plastic
tube)
2. To start a cold engine, or after refueling an engine that has run out
of fuel, press the priming bulb repeatedly until fuel can be seen in
the clear plastic fuel return tube.
To restart a warm engine that has not run out of fuel, it is not
necessary to press the priming bulb.
3. Set the throttle trigger in the starting position, using the throttle set
button.
To set the throttle trigger for starting, press the operator presence
lever by gripping the control handle, pull the throttle trigger, then
press and hold the throttle set button while releasing the throttle
trigger.
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
4. Move the ignition switch to the ON (I) position.
5. Set the trimmer on the ground, resting on the debris shield and the
fuel tank guard. Do not allow the cutting-line or blade to contact
any obstruction.
Always rest the trimmer on the
ground for starting, rather than
holding it in the operating position.
This prevents the end of the trimmer
from swinging into something as you
start the engine.
6. With your left hand, hold the frame
pipe just ahead of the engine. With
your right hand, pull the starter grip
lightly until you feel resistance, then
pull briskly. Return the starter grip
gently.
CHOKE LEVER
IGNITION SWITCH
ON (I)
THROTTLE
SET BUTTON
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
LEVER
7. If the choke lever was moved to the CLOSED position to start the
engine, gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine
warms up.
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes after a cold start.
When the engine is warm enough to idle well, pull and release the
throttle trigger to disengage the throttle set button.
8. With the engine idling, hook the trimmer to your shoulder harness.
Be careful to avoid contact with the cutting-line head or blade while
handling the trimmer with the engine running.
QUICK-RELEASE
LATCH
The cutting-line head or blade should not rotate with the engine
idling. If there is rotation at idle, adjust the idle speed correctly
before using the trimmer. For idle adjustment, consult your
authorized Honda servicing dealer.

Stopping the Engine

1. Release the throttle
trigger.
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
2. Move the ignition
switch to the STOP
(O) position.
Wait for the cutting
line head or blade to
stop before allowing
the end of the trimmer to contact anything.
WARNING

The blade will continue to spin briefly after the engine has
stopped or the throttle trigger is released.
A coasting blade can cause injury.
Maintain proper control of the trimmer until the blade has
completely stopped rotating.
HOOK
STOP (O)
IGNITION
SWITCH
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