Fuel System Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Initial Trimmer Setup; Air Filter - Honda HHT25S Owner's Manual

INITIAL TRIMMER SETUP

Importance of Proper Assembly
Proper assembly is essential to operator safety and the reliability of
the machine. Any error or oversight made by the person assembling
and servicing a machine can result in faulty operation, damage to the
machine, or injury to the operator.
WARNING

Improper assembly can cause an unsafe condition that
can lead to serious injury or death.
Follow the procedures and precautions in the assembly
instructions carefully.
Tools Required
4 mm hex wrench
8 and 17 mm sockets
0 - 25 ft-lb torque wrench
List of Loose Parts
Carefully remove the trimmer and loose parts from the carton and
compare the loose parts against the following list. Contact the
authorized Honda dealer from whom you purchased the trimmer if any
of the loose parts shown are not included with your trimmer.
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OWNER'S MANUAL
HHT25S • HHT35S
TRIMMER/
BRUSH CUTTER
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.
We want to help you get the best results from your new trimmer/brush Before operating the trimmer for the first time, please read this HHT25S • HHT35S
Owner's Manual. Even if you have operated other trimmers,
cutter and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information Trimmer/Brush Cutter
take time to become familiar with how this trimmer works and
on how to do that; please read it carefully. practice in a safe area until you build up your skills.
As you read this manual, you will find information preceded by a
QUICK FIND
NOTICE symbol. That information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your trimmer/brush cutter, other property, or the

Air Filter..................................................

17 Fuel .......................................................... 9 Oil Level Check.........................................9
environment. Contact Honda ....................................... 30

Fuel System Maintenance......................

29 Spark Plug ..............................................18
Cutting-line Heads ................................. 22

Maintenance Schedule...........................

16 Warranty Coverage.................................31
We suggest you read the Distributor's Limited Warranty (page 30) and
Find a Dealer ......................................... 30 Oil Change ............................................. 16
the Emission Control System Warranty (page 31) to fully understand
its coverage and your responsibilities of ownership.
CONTENTS
When your trimmer/brush cutter needs scheduled maintenance, keep
in mind that your Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in
FOR YOUR SAFETY .............................. 2 Maintenance Schedule...................... 16 Cutting Line Head Won't Stop Turning. 26
servicing Honda trimmers/brush cutters. Your Honda servicing dealer
PARTS AND CONTROLS ...................... 3 Oil Change ........................................ 16 Cutting Line or Blade Head Won't Turn 26
is dedicated to your satisfaction, and will be pleased to answer your Air Filter ............................................. 17
questions and concerns. INITIAL TRIMMER SETUP ..................... 4 TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Spark Plug......................................... 18 WARNING:

Install the Handlebar (U-Type) ............

5 Serial Number Locations ...................... 26
SAFETY MESSAGES Spark Arrester (optional part) ............ 18 High Altitude Operation ........................ 27
BEFORE EACH OPERATION
Check Your Trimmer ........................... 7 CUTTING ATTACHMENTS .................. 20 Emission Control System ..................... 27
The engine exhaust from this product contains
Check Your Trimming Area ................. 7 TRANSPORTING ................................. chemicals known to the State of California to cause 24 Air Index ............................................... 27
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have Specifications ....................................... 28
Equipment ........................................... 8 Loading.............................................. cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. 24
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the Check the Engine Oil Level ................. 9
STORAGE FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE............. 29
trimmer/brush cutter. This information alerts you to potential hazards Add Fuel .............................................. 9
Fuel ................................................... CONTENTS 25 CUSTOMER INFORMATION
that could hurt you or others. Please read these messages carefully. OPERATION
Oil ...................................................... 25 Parts, Accessories, and Service Items. 30
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the Safe Trimming Practices ................... 10 Cleaning ............................................ TRIMMER SAFETY ........................................................................................................2 25 Dealer Locator Information................... 30
hazards associated with operating or maintaining a trimmer/brush Attachments and Modifications ......... 12 Storage Location ............................... IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ..................................................................2 25 How to Contact Honda ......................... 30
Operating the Controls ...................... 12 ATTACHMENTS & MODIFICATIONS.....................................................................2
cutter. You must use your own good judgment. Removing From Storage ................... 25 Honda Publications .............................. 30
Starting the Engine............................ 13 IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO EMPLOYERS ...........................................................2
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms: TROUBLESHOOTING DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY. 31
Stopping the Engine .......................... 14 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS.................................................................................3
• Safety Labels – on the trimmer/brush cutter. Engine Will Not Start ......................... RECOMMENDED CUTTING ATTACHMENTS ..............................................................3 26 EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY .......... 32
SERVICING YOUR TRIMMER Loss of Power or Engine Speed Won't
CUTTING-LINE HEADS AND SHIELDS .................................................................3 PRODUCT REGISTRATION ................... 35
• Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert Maintenance Safety........................... 15 symbol and one Increase............................................. 26
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 UNPACKING ...........................................................................................................5
For more information about your HURT if you don't follow instructions.
LOOSE PARTS .......................................................................................................6 10W-30
trimmer, visit U-TYPE HANDLEBAR.............................................................................................6
www.powerequipment.honda.com You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
WARNING HURT if you don't follow instructions. SAW BLADE............................................................................................................7 Genuine Honda Oil
and click on FAQs or scan the QR Contact your Honda dealer. ENGINE OIL ............................................................................................................8
code shown here. blended for Honda engines. Specially formulated and
There is a dealer locator at CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT .....................................................................................9 Meets or exceeds American
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow Petroleum Institute SJ
CAUTION instructions. www.powerequipment.honda.com BEFORE OPERATION .................................................................................................11 standards.
© 2013 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. OPERATION .................................................................................................................12
All Rights Reserved 100 cc / 3.4 oz
• Safety Headings—such as IMPORTANT SAFETY SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................12
INFORMATION. STOPPING THE ENGINE .....................................................................................13
TRIMMER/HARNESS QUICK DISCONNECTION ................................................14
• Safety Section—such as TRIMMER SAFETY.
TRIMMER OPERATION........................................................................................14
SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES..........................................................................15
• Instructions – how to use this trimmer/brush cutter correctly and
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
ACCESSORIES, REPLACEMENT PARTS, AND APPAREL WARRANTY ..........30
31VL3D10 EM5 IPC POM53509-C
00X31-VL3-D100 XXXX.2006.12 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY .....................................................31
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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ALL TYPES
U-TYPE ONLY
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Description
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1 Owner's Manual
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LOOP HANDLE ONLY
Loop U-type
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2 Goggles
3 Bottle of oil
Single-strap shoulder
4
harness
5 Full shoulder harness
6 Brush/wood debris shield
7 Cutting-line debris shield
8 Cover
9 10 mm lock 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 Kwik Loader head
16 Collar
17 Washer
Trimmer line
(0.095 x 8 inch long)
Install the Handlebar (U-Type)
1. Remove the four 5 x 28 mm bolt/washers and handlebar holder A.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
5 x 28 mm
BOLT/WASHER (4)
HANDLEBAR
HOLDER A
U-SHAPED
HANDLEBAR
HANDLEBAR
HOLDER B
2. Set the U-shaped handle into handlebar holder B with the throttle
trigger facing to the right.
3. Adjust the handlebar position as shown.
Loop U-type
handle handlebar
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