Honda F220 Owner's Manual

Honda F220

OWNER’S MANUAL

Original instructions

MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR

Notice originale

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

Originalbetriebsanleitung

MANUAL DE EXPLICACIONES

Manual original

Thank you for purchasing a Honda tiller.

This manual covers operation and maintenance of the F220 tiller.

All information in this publication is based on the latest product
information available at the time of printing.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time
without notice and without incurring any obligation.

No part of this publication may be reproduced without written
permission.

This manual is considered a permanent part of the tiller and it must
stay with the tiller if resold.

Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words:

Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injuly or

death if instructions are not followed.

Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment

damage if instructions are not followed.

Gives helpful information.

If a problem should arise, or if you have any questions about your tiller,
consult an authorized Honda tiller dealer.

The Honda tiller is designed to give safe and dependable service if
operated according to instructions. Read and understand the Owner’s
Manual before operating the tiller. Failure to do so could result in
personal injuly or equipment damage.

The illustration may vary according to the type.

Disposal

To protect the environment, do not dispose of this product,
battery, engine oil, etc. carelessly by leaving them in the waste.
Observe the local laws and regulations or consult your authorized
Honda dealer for disposal.

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CONTENTS

...................................................................1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . 3

.............................................................2. SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS . 9

...............................................CE mark and noise label locations . 11

.....................................................3. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION . 12

................................................................4. PRE-OPERATION CHECK . 14

.................................................................5. STARTING THE ENGINE . 20

.........................................................................6. TILLER OPERATION . 23

.................................................................7. STOPPING THE ENGINE . 27

................................................................................8. MAINTENANCE . 30

..................................................................Maintenance schedule . 30

...........................................................9. TRANSPORTING/STORAGE . 37

......................................................................10. TROUBLESHOOTING . 39

.............................................................................11. SPECIFICATIONS . 40

..............MAJOR Honda DISTRIBUTOR ADDRESSES . Inside back cover

EC Declaration of Conformity

.......‘‘ ’’ CONTENT OUTLINE . Inside back cover

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1.

To ensure safe operation

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For your safety and the safety of others, pay special attention to these
precautions:

Honda tiller is designed to give safe and dependable
service if operated according to instructions.
Read and understand the Owner’s Manual before operat­ing the tiller. Failure to do so could result in personal injury
or equipment damage.

Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause loss of
consciousness and may lead to death.
If you run the tiller in an area that is confined, or even
partially enclosed area, the air you breathe could contain a
dangerous amount of exhaust gas.
Never run your tiller inside a garage, house, or near open
windows or doors.

The rotating tines are sharp and they turn at high speed.
Accidental contact can cause serious injury.
Keep your hands and feet away from the tines while
engine is running.
Stop the engine and disengage the tines clutch before
inspection or maintenance of tines.
Disconnect the spark plug cap to prevent any possibility of
accidental starting. Wear heavy gloves to protect your
hands from the tines when cleaning the tines or when
inspecting or replacing the tines.

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Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under
certain conditions.
Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where
the tiller is refueled or where gasoline is stored.
Do not overfill the fuel tank, and make sure the fuel tank
cap is closed securely after refueling.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.

Operator responsibility

Keep the tiller in good operating condition. Operating a tiller in poor
or questionable condition could result in serious injury.
Be sure all safety devices are in working order and warning labels
are in place. These items are installed for your safety.
Be sure the safety covers (tine covers, fan cover and recoil starter
cover) are in places.
Know how to stop the engine and tines quickly in case of
emergency. Understand the use of all controls.
Keep a firm hold on the handlebars. They may tend to lift during
clutch engagement.

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To ensure safe operation

Operator responsibility

Read the owner’s manual carefully. Be familiar with the controls
and their proper use of the tiller.
Use the tiller for the purpose it is intended that is, cultivating the soil.
Any other use could be dangerous or damage the equipment,
especially never use it to cultivate soil containing rocks, stones,
wires and any other hard materials.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with this owner’s manual
to use the tiller. Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
Before each use, visually inspect the tiller including parts for any
wear, damage and looseness. If necessary, replace the damaged
partsasanassembly.
Keep in mind that the owner or user is responsible for accidents or
damage, occurring to other people or their property.
In the event of hire use, be sure that operational explanations are
given in the presence of the user.
Keep your hands and feet away from the tines while the engine is
running.
Allowing anyone to operate this tiller without proper instruction
may result in injury.
Wear sturdy, full-coverage footwear. Operating this tiller barefoot or
with open toe shoes or sandals increases your risk of injury.
Dress sensibly. Loose clothing may get caught in moving parts,
increasing your risk of injury.
Be alert. Operating this tiller when you are tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs may result in serious injury.
Keep all persons and pets away from the tilling area.
Be sure drag bar is in place and properly adjusted.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine.
Start the engine carefully according to the instructions in this
manual, keeping your feet away from the tines.
When starting the engine, keep your feet away from the tines.
Avoid operating the tiller at night or in a bad weather of poor
visibility, because there is much possibility of accident.
Walk, never run during operation.
When taking backward steps during operation, pay special attention
to people and obstacles behind the operator.
Before transporting or hoisting the tiller, make sure that the engine
is stopped.

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To ensure safe operation

Operator responsibility

Stop the engine in the following cases:

Whenever you leave the tiller unattended.

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Before refueling

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When stopping the engine, move the throttle lever to the LOW
position, then turn the engine switch OFF. If the fuel valve is
equipped on the tiller, be sure to turn the fuel valve OFF.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the tiller is in safe
working condition. Regular maintenance is an essential aid to user’s
safety and retaining a high level of performance.
Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or high temperature
source.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
To reduce the fire hazard, keep the tiller especially the engine,
muffler, the gasoline storage area as well, free of grass, leaves, or
excessive grease.
Do not leave containers of vegetable matters in or near a building.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors, with
a cold engine.
Replace the worn or damaged parts for safety.

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Child safety

Keep children indoors and supervised at all times when any outdoor
power equipment is being used nearby. Young children move
quickly and are attracted especially to the tiller and the tilling
activity.
Never assume children will remain where you last saw them. Be
alert and turn the tiller off if children enter the area.
Children should never be allowed to operate the tiller, even under
adult supervision.

Thrown object hazard

Objects hit by the rotating tines can be thrown from the tiller with
great force, and may cause serious injury.

Before tilling, clear the tilling area of sticks, large stones, wire, glass,
etc. Till only in daylight.
Always inspect the tiller for damage after striking a foreign object.
Repair or replace any damaged parts before continuous use.
Pieces thrown from worn or damaged tines can cause serious injury.
Always inspect the tines before using the tiller.

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To ensure safe operation

Fire and burn hazard

Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode.
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Keep gasoline out of reach
of children.

Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the
fuel tank or add gasoline while the engine is running or when the
engine is hot.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.
Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling or handling
fuel.
Allow the engine to cool before refueling. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel
may ignite.
The engine and exhaust system become very hot during operation
and remain hot for a while after stopping. Contact with hot engine
components can cause burn injuries and can ignite some materials.
Avoid touching a hot engine or exhaust system.
Allow the engine to cool before performing maintenance or storing
the tiller indoors.
Tighten all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the
tiller away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source
of ignition until gasoline vapors have dissipated.

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To ensure safe operation

Carbon monoxide poisoning hazard

Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and
odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and
may lead to death.

If you run the engine in an area that is confined or even partially
enclosed, the air you breathe could contain a dangerous amount of
exhaust gas. To keep exhaust gas from building up, provide
adequate ventilation.
Replace faulty muffler.
Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous
carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

Operation on slope

When tilling on slopes, keep the fuel tank less than half full to
minimize fuel spillage.
Till across the slope (at equally spaced intervals) rather than up and
down it.
Be very careful when changing the direction of the tiller on a slope.
Do not use the tiller on a slope of more than 10° (17%).

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The maximum safe grade angle shown is for reference purpose only
and should be determined according to the type of the tool. Before
starting the engine, check that the tiller is not damaged and in good
condition. For your safety and safety of others, exercise extreme care
when using the tiller on up or down hill.

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SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS2.

These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious
injury. Read the labels and safety notes and precautions described in
this manual carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda
dealer for a replacement.

(DE and GE types)

CUTTING DANGER

READ OWNER’S MANUAL, EXHAUST CAUTION, FUEL CAUTION

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(C, D and U types)

TINE DANGER

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HOT CAUTION

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(U type)
READ OWNER’S MANUAL

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(C, D types)
READ OWNER’S MANUAL

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French labels come with the tiller:

CE mark and noise label locations

NOISE LABEL

(DE and GE types)

CE MARK

Name and address of manufacturer Sales agency and address

Description code

Engine net power

Year of manufacture

Frame serial number

Machine mass
(standard specification)

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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION3.

THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER

ENGINE SWITCH

HANDLEBAR HEIGHT
ADJUSTER

FRAME SERIAL NUMBER

AIR CLEANER

ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP

ENGINE OIL DRAIN BOLT

FUEL TANK CAP

FRONT COVER
(Equipped type)

TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER CAP

FRONT WHEEL
(Equipped type)

Record the frame serial number in the space below. You will need this
number when ordering parts.

Frame serial number:

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MUFFLER

STARTER GRIP

SPARK PLUG

CLUTCH LEVER

CHOKE LEVER

ROTOR

FUEL VALVE

DRAG BAR

TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL CHECK BOLT

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PRE-OPERATION CHECK4.

UUPPPPEERRLLIIMMIIT

Engine oil level

1.

Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine
damage.
Be sure to check the tiller on a level surface with the engine
stopped.

Remove the oil filler cap. Check the oil level with the level gauge

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looking into the filler neck.
If the oil level is low, fill to the upper limit of the level gauge with the

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recommended oil.
Screw in the filler cap securely.

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Oil capacity:

0.30 L (0.32 US qt, 0.26 lmp qt)

Recommended oil

Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or
exceeds the requirements for API service
category SE or later (or equivalent).
Always check the API service label on the
oil container to be sure it includes the
letters SE or later (or equivalent).

SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general
use. Other viscosities shown in the chart
may be used when the average
temperature in your area is within the
indicated range.

IENT TEMPERATURE

AMB

Using nondetergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil will shorten the engine’s
service life.

OIL FILLER CAP

LOWER LIMIT

T

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