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Honda F401 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 Read and understand the Owner’s Manual before IMPORTANT NOTICE with a spark arrester. land may be illegal F401 product written permission. part of the tiller and remain words: about the tiller;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CdNTENTS 1. TILLER SAFETY 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION CHECK ... 3. PRE-OPERATION 4. STARTING THE ENGINE ... 5.TILLER OPERATION High altitude operation 6. STOPPING THE ENGINE ... 7. MAINTENANCE 8. TRANSPORTING/STORAGE 9. TROUBLESHOOTING 10. SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE ... 11. WARRANTY i ...

  • Page 4: Tiller Safety

    To ensure safe operation - Never permit anyone to operate the tiller without proper instruction. Know how to stop the tiller quickly and understand the operation of all the controls - READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY. Keep children and pets at a safe distance when tilling.

  • Page 5: Component Identification

    2. ‘COMPONENT FUEL TANK FRONT WHEEL .UTdH LEVER HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTER DRAG IDENTIFICATION ENGINE SWITCH THROTTLE LEVER -TRANSMISSION FILLER HANDLE SHIFT LEVER (A2 TYPE) V-BELT COVER SPARK PLUG CLEANER COVER RECOIL STARTER...

  • Page 6: Pre-Operation Check

    Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. Non-detergent or vegetable oils are not recommended. Be sure to check the tiller on a level surface with the engine stopped. Use Honda 4-stroke oil, or an equiva-...
  • Page 7 2. Transmission gear oil Place the tiller on g level surface and remove the oil filler cap. The oil should be level with the lower edge of the,oil Add high quality engine oil if the level is low. Air cleaner Check cleaner for dirt or obstruction 6’...
  • Page 8 This is no cause for concern, operating efficiently. CAUTION: Do not fill over the red level line. Fuel tank capacity: F401...1.4 F501 ..2.6 l (0.69 US Gal) to use any gasoline higher, Gasoline pumps number.
  • Page 9 Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Refuel in a well-ventilated allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored. Do not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely.

  • Page 10: Starting The Engine

    CAUTION: Be sure the clutch is disengaged and the shift lever is in the neutral position to prevent sudden uncontrolled starts. The clutch is engaged by pulling in the clutch lever and disengaged by releasing the lever. 1. Turn the fuel valve ON. 2.
  • Page 11 4. Move the throttle lever slightly the left. 5. Pull starter grip tesistance is felt, then pull briskly. CAUTION: starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter. 6. As the engine warms up, gradually bpen the choke.

  • Page 12: Tiller Operation

    1. Handlebar height adjustment CAUTION: Before adjusting the handlebar, place the tiller on firm level ground to prevent the handle from collapsing accidentally. To adjust the handlebar adjuster, select the appropriate holes and tighten the adjuster. 2. Tilling depth adjustment...
  • Page 13 2. Release the clutch lever to disengage the clutch. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired gear position. NOTE: If the shift clutch lever and move the tiller slightly 5. Hitch box Use a hitch as shown attachments to the hitch box.

  • Page 14: High Altitude Operation

    When the tiller is used in the field, move the wheel up by replacing When the tiller is used in the field, move the wheel up by replacing pin. pin. 7. Handling 7. Handling tips...

  • Page 15: Stopping The Engine

    6. i 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 16: Maintenance

    NOTE (1): Service more frequently (2): These items should owner has the proper Manual. schedule is to keep the tiller genuine HONDA parts First month 3 months Daily 20 Hrs. Replace when used in dusty be serviced by an authorized tools and is mechanically 7.
  • Page 17 1. Hemove the oil filler cap and the drain plug. 2. Tilt the tiller back to drain the crankcase completely. 3. Replace the drain plug, refill the oil filler cap. OIL CAPACITY: 0.6n (0.63 US qt)
  • Page 18 2. Air cleaner service A dirty air cleaner will carburetor malfunction, frequently when operating ever use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner element. A fire or explosion could result. CAUTION: Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will result.
  • Page 19 3. Ciean sediment cup Turn the fuel valve to the off position O-ring. Wash removed parts in solvent, securely. Turn the fuel valve ON and check for leaks. 4. Spark plug service Recommended spark plug: To ensure proper engine operation, and free of deposits.
  • Page 20 2. Visually inspect 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 4. Attach plug cross-threading. 5. Tighten a new spark plug l/2 turn with the wrench to compress the washer. If you are reusing a plug, it should only take l/8-1/4 seats.
  • Page 21 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 to eliminate After adjustment, tighten check for proper clutch operation. 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, or out as required.
  • Page 22 7. Belt tension adjustment 1. Adjust clutch lever (Page 20). Belt tension when the distance from the top of the belt to the top of the tension roller is 60-65 mm (2.4-2.5 when the clutch is engaged. 2. To adjust, loosen mounting bolts and the engine stay...

  • Page 23: Transporting/Storage

    8. ‘TRANSPORTING/STORAGE When transporting the tiller, turn the fuel valve OFF and keep the tilled level to prevent fuel spillage. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite. Before storing the unit for an extended 1. Be sure the storage area is free of excessive humidity 2.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    If there is no spark, replace the plug. If OK, try to start the engine according 6. If the engine still does not start, take the tiller dealer. 9. TROUBLESHOOTING drain screw.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Bore x Stroke Ignition System Spark Plug Oil’ Capacity Fuel Tank Capacity Clutch Transmission oil capacity F401-AD F401-A2 34 kg (75.0 lb) 1,320 mm (52.0 655 mm 670 mm (26.3 (25.8 in) 970 mm 995 mm (39.2 (38.2 in) GX 110...

  • Page 26: Warranty Service

    Owner Satisfaction Your satisfaction and goodwill Honda warranty details are explained 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 Power Equipment...

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