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OWNER´S MANUAL

© Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 2004

4MVL560000X4M-VL5-6000

2006.07PRINTED IN THAILAND

© Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 2006

BRUSH CUTTERUMR435T

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DO NOT USE INSIDE HOUSE

KEEP AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE MATERIALS

1. GENERAL SAFETY 1.

1. SEGURIDAD GENERAL

MORE than 1 m (3 ft)

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NO SMOKING

STOP ENGINE

DO NOT SPILL

(Fuel tank capacity 0.65L)

REMOVE SCATTERED OBJECTS

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WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE DEVICES

1. GOGGLES1.

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2. FACE SHIELD2.2.2.

3. HELMET3.3.3.

4. EAR MUFFS4.4.4.

5. CLOTHES (LONG SLEEVE)5.5.5.

6. ARM COVER6.6.6.

7. GLOVES7.7.7.

8. CLOTHES (LONG PANTS)8.8.8.

9. LEG PROTECTOR9.9.9.

10.SAFETY BOOTS (WITH TOE PROTECTOR)10.10.10.

FLEXIBLE SHAFT SHOULD BE POINTED TO SIDE SHOWN WHENOPERATING CUTTER. REINSTALL ENGINE IF OTHERWISE.

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DO NOT OPERATE IF THERE ARE ANY BREAKAGES, CRACKS AND BENDS AND BOLT LOOSEN

DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DEFLECTOR

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, CHECK THATBLADE IS RAISED OFF GROUND.

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KEEP PEOPLE AND ANIMALS AWAY 15 m (50 ft)

KEEP FEET AND HAND AWAY UNTILROTATION STOPS

DO NOT TOUCH MUFFLER, WHEN ENGINE HOT.

DO NOT RELEASE BOTH SIDES OF SHOULDER HARNESS AT ONCEWHEN USING THE QUICK RELEASE IN AN EMERGENCY.

15 m

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OIL LEVEL

CAUTION: Be sure to check the engine on a level sur-

face with the engine stopped.

2. PRE-OPERATION CHECK 2.

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2.

1. Check the oil level on a level surface.

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2. Fill the oil to the edge of the oil filler neck.(Oil capacity 0.1L)

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1. Check the fuel level from the outside of the fuel tank.1.1.1.

2. If the fuel level is low, fill the fuel to the upper level.2.

2.

2.

4-STROKE MOTOR OIL SAE 30, 40, 10W-30 API SF, SG

SAE 30, 40, 10W-30 API SF, SG

SAE 30, 40, 10W-30 API SF, SG

SAE 30, 40, 10W-30 API SF, SG

FUEL LEVEL

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Upper level

(Fuel tank capacity 0.65L)

Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline.

Do not use gasoline that contains more than 10% ethanol.Never use gasoline containing more than 5% methanol.

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1. Check for dirt in the air cleaner element.1.1.1.

AIR CLEANER

2. If the element is dirty, clean it.2.2.2.

Soak → Squeeze→→

→

Wash

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B: ADJUSTING NUT

FREE PLAY0.5 – 2.5 mm

0.5 – 2.5 mm

0.5 – 2.5 mm

0.5 – 2.5 mm

1. Bend the flexible shaft as shown and check the throttle cable freeplay at the tip of the cable. Adjust the free play with adjusting nutand fixing nut, if necessary.

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1.

A: THROTTLE CABLEA:

A: A:

B: B: B:

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2. Check the throttle trigger operates smoothly.

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2.

2.

450 mm

(17.7 in)

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BLADE

2. Check the blade for crack, nicks, bend and wear.Replace it, if necessary.

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2.

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1. Check the blade mounting nut for loosen.Tighten the nut, if necessary.

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DEFLECTOR

1. Check the deflector mounting bolts for loosens.Tighten the deflector mounting bolts if necessary.

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3. Keep the deflector position & directionsame as picture.

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RETIGHTENING BOLTS AND NUTS

1. Check for loose bolts and nuts.Tighten them, if necessary

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2. Check the deflector for damage. Replace it, if necessary.

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Check that blade does not touch ground etc. before engine start.

3. STARTING THE ENGINE 3.

3. 3.

QUICK RELEASE UNIT

1. Push the release button and check whetherthe shoulder harness is released.

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2. Secure the quick release unit.

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2. Turn the choke lever to the close position, if neces-sary.

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3. Press the priming pump several times until fuel stays in a priming pump.

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1. Turn the engine swtch to the “START” position.

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4. Pull the starter grip lightly until you feelresistance, then pull briskly. Return thestarter grip gently.

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5. Turn the choke lever to the open position.5.

5.5.

4. STOPPING THE ENGINE 4.

4. 4.

1. Release the throttle trigger.

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5. OPERATION 5.

5. 5.

1. Put the harness on your shoulder withthe hand which you will operate thethrottle trigger and put the remainingharness on your shoulder with anotherhand.

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Adjust the belt of harness for fitting.

2. Turn the engine switch to the “STOP”position.

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2. Hold the handle and grip as shown.

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A: You can control the rotation speed.

A:

A:

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B: You can further increase the rotation speed from the speed obtainedby pulling A.

B:

B:

B:

3. Pull the throttle trigger at the desired position.

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4. If you want to change the maximum rotation speed obtained bypulling A, loosen the 1 lock nut and adjust the 2 adjustment knobthen re-tighten the 1 lock nut.

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3: Loosen

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4: High

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5: Low

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6: Re-tighten

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6. MAINTENANCE 6.

6. 6.

Change CleanCheck

GreaseCheck-Readjust

Replace if necessary.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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First

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(2)

(2)

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OIL CHANGE

(1) These items should be serviced by a authorized Honda dealer.(1)(1)(1)

1. Remove the oil filler cap.

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2. Drain the oil by tilting the engine.

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(2) These consumption parts should be replace even a short period if itis necessary.

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SPARK PLUG

1. Remove the plug.

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2. Clean the deposit.

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3. Fill the oil to the edge of the oil filler neck.

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3. Measure the clearance.

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FUEL FILTER SERVICE and FUEL TANK CLEANING

1. Remove the fuel filler cap.

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2. Drain the fuel by tilting the engine.

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0.6 - 0.7 mm(0.024 - 0.028 in)NGK: CMR5H

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COOLING FIN

1. Check the cooling fin of its dirtthrough the fin cover.

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3. Pull out the fuel filter and clean it gently.

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4. Remove water and dirt stood in the fuel tank by rinsing its inside.

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FUEL TUBE

1. Check the fuel tube and the fuel return tube of its deterioration.

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BLADE REPLACEMENT

11 NUT (Left-hand thread)TORQUE: 24 N·m

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* Use genuine parts.

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CHANGE TO ENGINE MOUNTING DIRECTION

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This brush cutter is able to change engine mounting direction.See the set-up instructions or consult your authorized Honda dealer.

1 Left hand setting 2 Right hand setting

1 2

1 2

1 2

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7. STORAGE 7.

7. 7.

1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.

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2. Press the priming pump several times anddrain the fuel from the fuel tank again.

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3. Remove the oil filler cap and drain the oil.

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4. Fill the oil to the edge of the oil filler neck.

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5. Store the brush cutter in the clean area.

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8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8.

8. 8.

START

ENGINE NOT START

1. Check fuel from the outside of the fuel tank.

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2. Check a fuel in the priming pump by pressing the priming pump sev-eral times.

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OK

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NO

Remove the plug.

Clean, gap or replace spark plug.

Bersihkanlah sela-selanya dan gantilah busi tersebut.

Bersihkan ruang atau gantikan palam pencucuh.

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BRUSH CUTTER VIBRATES ABNORMALLY

1. Stop the engine immediately.

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2. Check the blade(s) and blade mounting nut. (see page 26)

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