Honda Automobiles F220 User Manual

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of Cali-

fornia to cause cancer, birth defects, reproductive harm.

other

Keep this owner’s manual handy,

This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the tiller and should

remain with the tiller

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Congratulations on your selection of a Honda tiller. We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest tillers on the market.

We want to help you get the best results from your new tiller and to operate it safely. This manual contains all the information on how to do that; please read it carefully.

As you read this manual, you will find information preceded by a symbol. That information is intended to help you avoid damage to your tiller, other property, or the environment.

We suggest you read the warranty policy to fully understand its coverage and your responsibilities that should have been given to you by your dealer.

When your tiller needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing Honda tillers and is supported by the parts and service divisions of American Honda. Your Honda servicing dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns.

Best Wishes, Honda Motor

Co.,

ownership. The warranty policy is aseparate document

Ltd.

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INTRODUCTION

A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. And using this tiller safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual.

This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards

associated with operating or maintaining a tiller. You must use your own good

judgment.

You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

Safety Labels Safety Messages-preceded by asafety alert symbol

signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean:

Safety Headings - such as

Safety Chapter - such as

Instructions

This entire book is filled with important safety information

carefully.

the tiller.

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT

You CAN be HURT

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNFORMATiON.

TiLLER SAFETY.

how to use this tiller correctly and safely.

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instructions.

and one of three

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please read it

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS

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CONTROLS

COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS CONTROLS

Fuel Valve Choke Lever

Engine Switch Recoil Starter

Throttle Lever

Handlebar Height Adjuster Main Clutch Lever Drag Bar Front Wheel

BEFORE OPERATION

ARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED?

YOUR TILLER READY

Check the Engine

Check the Tiller

OPERATION

SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS STARTING THE ENGINE

OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR TILLING STOPPING THE ENGINE

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SERVICING YOUR HONDA TILLER

THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SAFETY

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REFUELING FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK ENGINE OIL CHANGE

ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL CHECK AIR FILTER INSPECTION AIR FILTER CLEANING SPARK PLUG SERVICE

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CONTENTS

SERVICING YOUR HONDA PUMP (continued)

CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT

THROTTLE CABLE

SPARK ARRESTER SERVICE

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STORAGE

STORAGE PREPARATION

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

REMOVAL FROM STORAGE

TRANSPORTING TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE

TILLING PROBLEMS

TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

CONSUMER INFORMATION

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Cleaning Fuel

Engine Oil

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PROBLEMS

Engine Will Not Start Engine Lacks Power

Poor Tilling Quality

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Serial Number Locations Carburetor Modification for High Altitude Operation Oxygenated Fuels Emission Control System Information Air Index Specifications

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TILLER SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Honda tillers are designed to cultivate earth outdoors. Other uses can result in injury to the operator or damage to the tiller and other property.

Most accidents can be prevented and on the tiller. The most common hazards are discussed below, along with the best way to protect yourself and others.

Operator Responsibility

Know how to stop the tiller quickly in case of emergency. Understand the use of all tiller controls. Keep a firm hold on the handlebars. They may tend to lift during clutch

engagement. Be sure the drag bar is in place and properly adjusted. Be sure that anyone who operates the tiller receives proper instruction.

not let children operate the tiller. Keep children and pets away from the

area of operation.

you follow all instructions in this manual

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas.

loss

Breathing exhaust can cause If

you run the tiller in a confined or even partially enclosed area, the air you breathe could contain dangerous amounts of exhaust gas. To keep exhaust gas from building up, provide adequate ventilation.

consciousness and may lead to death.

TILLER SAFETY

Fire and Burn Hazards

The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials.

Keep the tiller at least 3 feet

equipment during operation.

Keep flammable materials away from the tiller.

The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while after stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot.

Let the engine cool before storing the tiller indoors.

Refuel With Care

Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoliqe vapor can explode. Allow the

engine to cool ventilated area with the engine near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away. Always store gasoline in an approved container. Make sure that any spilled fuel has been wiped up before starting the engine.

the tiller has been in operation. Refuel only outdoors in a well-

meter) away from buildings and other

OFF.

not overfill the fuel tank. Never smoke

Avoid Rotating Tines

Rotating tines can cause serious cuts and even amputate body parts. Keep

away from the tine area whenever the engine is running. around the tines to clear aobject accumulation or for any other reason, always

off

shut

when you need to clean the tine area or handle the tines.

Clear Tilling Area

A tine can throw rocks and other objects with enough force to cause serious

injury. Before tilling, carefully inspect the area and remove all stones, sticks, bones, nails, pieces of wire, and other loose objects. Be aware if children are in the area; stop the tiller. Never operate the tines over gravel.

the engine. Disconnect the spark plug cap, and wear heavy gloves

you need to work

TILLER SAFETY

Keep Shields in Place

Guards and shields are designed to protect you from being hit by thrown objects and to keep you from touching hot engine parts and moving components. For your safety and the safety of others, keep all shields in place when the engine is running.

Wear Protective Clothing

Wearing protective clothing will reduce your risk of injury. Long pants and eye protection reduce the risk of injuries from thrown objects. Sturdy shoes with aggressive soles provide better traction.

Turn Engine

you need to leave the tiller for any reason, even just to inspect the area

Off

When Not Operating the Tiller

ahead, always turn the engine off.

Slope Operation

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.

not use the tiller on a slope of more than

10".

Before starting the engine, check that the tiller is not damaged and is in good condition. For your safety and safety of others, exercise extreme care when using the tiller on aslope.

Tilling Conditions

Operate tiller only in daylight or good artificial light.

not operate the tiller at

night or under poor light conditions.

TILLER SAFETY

SAFETY LABEL LOCATONS

These labels warn you them carefully.

a label comes

Honda servicing dealer

CONTACT WITH ROTATING

KEEP HANDS, FEET, AND CLOTHING AWAY WHILE

ENGINE

potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read

off

or becomes hard to read, contact your

for

a replacement.

RUNNING.

ACAUTION

HOT

MUFFLER CAN BURN YOU.

Stay away n engine has

been

running.

CONTROLS

COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS

THROTTLE LEVER ENGINE SWITCH

HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTER

AIR CLEANER

SPARK PLUG CAP

MUFFLER

DRAIN BOLT

RECOIL STARTER GRIP

ROTOR TRANSMISSION

CHECK BOLT

CHOKE LEVER

FUEL VALVE

OIL

LEVEL

TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER CAP

CLUTCH

LEVER

CONTROLS

Fuel Valve

The fuel valve opens and closes the

connection between the fuel tank

and the carburetor.

FUEL

VALVE

The fuel valve must be in the

position for the engine to run.

After stopping the engine, turn the

OFF

fuel valve to the

Choke

Lever

position.

The choke lever opens and closes the choke valve in the carburetor.

The

CLOSED

position enriches the fuel mixture for starting a cold engine.

The

OPEN

position provides the

correct fuel mixture for operation

after starting and for restarting a

warm engine.

Engine

Switch

The engine switch controls the ignition system.

OFF

Stops

the engine.

Running position.

OPEN

ENGINE

CHOKE

OFF

SWITCH

LEVER

CONTROLS

Recoil Starter

Pulling the starter grip operates the recoil starter to crank the engine for starting.

Throttle Lever

The throttle lever controls engine

speed.

Moving the throttle lever in the directions shown makes the engine run faster or slower.

Tine speed is controlled by adjusting the throttle lever. At maximum throttle position, the tines will rotate at the highest speed.

Moving the throttle lever toward the idle position will decrease the tine speed.

STRTER GRIP

FAST

Handlebar Height Adjuster

Handlebar height can be adjusted

to match operator height.

For normal tilling, the most

comfortable operator position the handlebars at waist height.

with

HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTER

CONTROLS

Main Clutch Lever

The main clutch lever engages and disengages the transmission that drives the tines.

Drag Bar

The drag bar controls tilling depth

and should always be used when tilling. It enables you to compensate for the hardness of the soil. Ideal drag bar height will depend on the type of soil being tilled and soil conditions at the time of tilling. In general, the drag bar should be

adjusted

slightly

that the tiller is tilted

backward.

Front Wheel

The front wheel is used to help move the tiller from one place to another. Lift the tiller by the handlebars to roll the tiller on the front wheel. Return the wheel to the raised position before tilling. Always stop the engine before lowering or raising the wheel.

CLUTCH LEVER

DISENGAGED

BAR

TILLING POSITION

TRANSPORT POSITION

FRONT WHEEL

ARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED?

Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will significantly reduce your risk of injury.

Knowledge

Read and understand this manual. Know what the controls do and how to

operate them.

Familiarize yourself with the tiller and its operation before you begin using it. Know how to quickly shut off the tiller in case of an emergency.

YOUR TILLER READY

For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it is very

important to take a few moments before you operate the tiller to check its condition. Be sure to take care dealer correct it, before you operate the tiller.

Improperly maintaining this tiller, or failing to

correct a problem before operation, could cause

a malfunction in which you could be seriously injured.

GO?

any problem you find, or have your servicing

Always perform a preoperation inspection before each operation, and correct any problem.

BEFORE

not place flammable objects close to the engine.

Before beginning your preoperation checks, be sure the tiller is on a level

surface and the engine switch is in the

Check the Engine

OPERATION

OFF

position.

Check the oil level (see page Check the air filter (see page

carburetor, reducing engine and tiller performance.

Check the fuel level (see page

or reduce operating interruptions for refueling.

Check the Tiller

Check the transmission oil (see page

27).

31). A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the

25).

Starting with a full tank will help to eliminate

30).

OPERATION

SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

Before operating the tiller for the first time, please review both the

SAFETY

For your safety, avoid starting or operating the tiller in an enclosed area such as a garage. Your tiller's exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas

which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness or death.

chapter and the chapter titled

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.

BEFORE OPERATION.

TIL

LER

OPERATION

STARTING THE ENGINE

Refer to

Safe Operating Precautions

Tines are sharp and spin fast. Spinning tines can cut you severely and can

amputate body parts.

Wear protective footwear. Keep your hands and feet away from the

tines while the engine is running.

Stop the engine before performing any

adjustment, inspection, or maintenance.

Turn the fuel valve to the ON position. Checkthat the fuel drain screw is tightened securely.

on Page

15.

FUEL

VALVE

Move the choke lever to the CLOSED position to start a cold engine.

Leave the choke lever in the OPEN position to restart a warm engine.

CHOKE

LEVER

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