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Honda F501 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Safety

    MANUAL CAREFULLY. that follow: serious injury instructions are not followed.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION PRE-OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINE TILLER OPERATION STOPPING THE ENGINE MAINTENANCE TRANSPORTING/STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY SERVICE CHECK...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Read all safety instructions CONTACT WITH ROTATING t 11 1. SAFETY before operating. KEEP HANDS FEET AWAY FROM TINES IGASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE STOP ENGINE. AVOID HEAT, SPARKS, INFORMATION WHILE ENGINE EXPLOSIVE. OPEN FLAME WHEN...
  • Page 5 To ensure safe operation- For your safety and the safety precautions: Operator Responsibility Keep the tiller in good operating questionable condition Be sure all safety devices place. These items are installed Be sure the safety place. Know how to stop the engine Understand the use of all controls.
  • Page 6 Never assume children and turn the tiller off if children Children should never be allowed supervision. Rotating Tines Hazard The rotating tines are sharp and they turn at high speed. tact can cause serious Keep your hands and feet away from the tines while engine is running.
  • Page 7 When tilling on slopes, fuel spillage. Till across the slope down Be very careful when Do not use the tiller on a slope of more than 20”. flammable, and gasoline handling gasoline. Keep gasoline area with the engine system become very hot during operation after stopping.

  • Page 8: Component Identification

    GAS CAP *ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER. FRONT WHEEL HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTER TRANShSSION FILLER CAP * Record the frame and engine serial numbers the serial numbers warranty inquiries (see page 30). Frame serial number: Engine serial number: COMPONENT ENGINE SWITCH , THROTTLE LEVER when ordering parts, and when making technical...

  • Page 9: Pre-Operation Check

    PRE-OPERATION ENGINE 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE 1 R serious engine damage. 1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick 2. Insert the dipstick 3. If the level is low, fill to the top of the oil filler neck with the recom- mended oil.
  • Page 10 Transmission gear oil Place the tiller on a level surface The oil should be level with the lower edge of the oil filler hole. Add recommended engine Air cleaner Check cleaner for dirt or obstruction ing instructions.) AIR CLEANER COVER and remove the oil filler cap.

  • Page 11: Starting

    Stop the engine. Remove tank if the level is low. Fuel tank capacity: Fuel tank capacity: F401 ..1.4 F501 ..2.6 P (0.69 Gasoline is extremely treme care when handling Refuel in a well ventilated...
  • Page 12 Limited Warranty for concern. It simply gasoline or an oil/gasoline fewer engine and system life. “pinging” occurs at brands of gasoline. Honda tiller dealer. perisistent spark knock or is considered does not cover under heavy means your engine mixture. parts...
  • Page 13 GASOLINES CONTAINING If you decide to use a gasoline tane rating is at least Gasoline Recommendation “gasohol”: one containing Never use gasoline containing cosolvents and corrosion [ IMPORTANT NOTICE 1 u or gasoline containing also contain cosolvents serious fuel system damage Honda cannot...

  • Page 14: Starting The Engine

    Be sure the clutch neutral position to prevent engine starts. The clutch disengaged by releasing 1. Turn the fuel valve ON. 2. Close the choke lever. NOTE: Do not use the engine is warm temperature is high. 3. Turn the engine switch position.
  • Page 15 Move the throttle lever slightly the left. 5. Pull the starter grip resistance is felt, then pull briskly. 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE 1 Do not allow starter grip against the engine. prevent damage starter. 6. As the engine warms ly open the choke. lightly until snap...

  • Page 16: Tiller Operation

    When lever clutch is disengaged not transmitted. 5. TILLER OPERATION Before adjusting the handlebar, the handle from collapsing height, select ADJUSTER tighten and disengages engine to the is squeezed, and power released, power place the tiller on firm accidentally.
  • Page 17 3. Move the shift lever to the desired NOTE: If the shift lever will not engage clutch lever and move the tiller slightly 4. Hitch box Use a hitch pin as shown tachments to the hitch box. tiller...
  • Page 18 6. Front wheel The front wheel The front wheel is used to help move the tiller from one place to another. is used to help move the tiller from one place to another. To move the tiller in this manner,...

  • Page 19: Stopping The Engine

    STOPPING THE ENGINE 1. Move the throttle lever fully to the right. 2. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position. 3. Turn the fuel valve OFF.
  • Page 20 6,000 Honda tiller dealer engine horsepower feet increase in altitude. a carburetor is jetted without rejetting and serious engine damage. to rejet a carburetor...

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    NOTE (1 f: Service more frequently (21: These items should be serviced is mechanically proficient. schedule is to keep the tiller in the best or service as scheduled before performing monoxide gas. HONDA Replacement parts which PERIOD FIRST month MONTH...
  • Page 22 1. Changing Drain the oil while the engine draining. 1. Turn off fuel valve. 2. Remove the oil filler cap. 3. Tilt the tiller forward 4. Replace the drain replace the oil filler cap. OIL CAPACITY: 0.6 e (0.63 DRAIN PLUG...
  • Page 23 2. Air cleaner service A dirty air cleaner will restrict buretor malfunction, quently when operating Never use gasoline air cleaner element. A fire or explosion 1 IMPORTANT NoTlCE 1 Never engine wear will result. Remove the wing cleaner cover. elements separate Carefully check both elements...
  • Page 24 3. Clean fuel sediment Turn the fuel valve to the off position and O-ring. Wash the fuel sediment first place the O-ring in the fuel valve. onto the fuel valve by hand and secure it with a wrench. 4. Spark plug service Recommended spark plug: BPR5ES To ensure...
  • Page 25 2. Visually inspect the spark plug. Discard chipped. Clean the spark plug with a wire brush if it is to be reused. 3. Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. The gap should be 0.7-0.8 (0.028-0.031 electrode. 4. Attach the plug washer.
  • Page 26 5. Clutch cable adjustment There should be no free play at the lever end. If lever adjustment is incorrect, bolt in or out just enough ADJUSTING BOLT After adjustment, tighten check for proper clutch 6. Throttle cable adjustment Measure the free play at the lever tip. Free play: 5-10 mm (0.2-0.4 If the free play is incorrect,...
  • Page 27 Belt tension adjustment Adjust the clutch cable (page 251. Belt tension is correct distance from the top of the belt to the top of the tension 60-65 (2.4-2.5 the clutch is engaged. To adjust, loosen the four engine mounting bolts stay tightening bolt and move the engine...

  • Page 28: Transporting/Storage

    4. Change engine oil. (If anticipated 5. Cover tiller and place it in a dry, dust-free, of children. NOTE: Solid plastic covers moisture around the tiller, TRANSPORTING/STORAGE the tiller, turn the fuel valve OFF and keep fuel spillage.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    If there is no spark, If OK, try to start the engine 6. If the engine still does not start, take the tiller to an authorized dealer. the carburetor? with the fuel valve drain screw.

  • Page 30: Specifications

    1.7 in) Transistor BPR5ES (NGK), P (0.63 1.4 P (0.37 US gal) Belt Tension 0.95 SPECIFICATIONS F501-Al F501 -A2 F501 36 kg (79.4 mm (52.0 (37.6 mm (39.2 OHV, Forced Air Cooled cm3 (8.8 cu in) 64 x 45 mm (2.5 x 1.8 in)

  • Page 31: Warranty Service

    11. WARRANTY Owner Satisfaction Your satisfaction and goodwill Honda warranty details ty. Normally, any problems dealer’s service department. been handled to your action: Discuss your problem complaints can be quickly already been reviewed the dealership or the General If your problem still has not been resolved American Honda...

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