4
INITIAL TRIMMER SETUP
Importance of Proper Assembly
Proper assembly is essential to operator safety and the reliability of
the machine. Any error or oversight made by the person assembling
and servicing a machine can result in faulty operation, damage to the
machine, or injury to the operator.
Tools Required
4 mm hex wrench
8 and 17 mm sockets
0 - 25 ft-lb torque wrench
List of Loose Parts
Carefully remove the trimmer and loose parts from the carton and
compare the loose parts against the following list. Contact the
authorized Honda dealer from whom you purchased the trimmer if any
of the loose parts shown are not included with your trimmer.
Install the Handlebar (U-Type)
1. Remove the four 5 x 28 mm bolt/washers and handlebar holder A.
2. Set the U-shaped handle into handlebar holder B with the throttle
trigger facing to the right.
3. Adjust the handlebar position as shown.
WARNING
Improper assembly can cause an unsafe condition that
can lead to serious injury or death.
Follow the procedures and precautions in the assembly
instructions carefully.
Ref.
No
Description
Loop
handle
U-type
handlebar
Qty.
1 Owner’s Manual ••1
1
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your selection of a Honda trimmer/brush cutter!
We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the
finest trimmer/brush cutters on the market.
We want to help you get the best results from your new trimmer/brush
cutter and to operate it safely. This manual contains 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 trimmer/brush cutter, other property, or the
environment.
We suggest you read the Distributor’s Limited Warranty (page30) and
the Emission Control System Warranty (page 31) to fully understand
its coverage and your responsibilities of ownership.
When your trimmer/brush cutter needs scheduled maintenance, keep
in mind that your Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in
servicing Honda trimmers/brush cutters. Your Honda servicing dealer
is dedicated to your satisfaction, and will be pleased to answer your
questions and concerns.
SAFETY MESSAGES
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the
trimmer/brush cutter. This information alerts you to potential hazards
that could hurt you or others. Please read these messages carefully.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining a trimmer/brush
cutter. You must use your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:
• Safety Labels – on the trimmer/brush cutter.
• Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert symbol and one
of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These
signal words mean:
• Safety Headings—such as IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION.
• Safety Section—such as TRIMMER SAFETY.
• Instructions – how to use this trimmer/brush cutter correctly and
safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information—please
read it carefully.
CONTENTS
TRIMMER SAFETY........................................................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..................................................................2
ATTACHMENTS & MODIFICATIONS.....................................................................2
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO EMPLOYERS...........................................................2
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS.................................................................................3
RECOMMENDED CUTTING ATTACHMENTS..............................................................3
CUTTING-LINE HEADS AND SHIELDS.................................................................3
BLADES AND SHIELDS..........................................................................................4
CUTTING ATTACHMENT APPLICATIONS............................................................5
ASSEMBLY.....................................................................................................................5
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................................5
UNPACKING...........................................................................................................5
LOOSE PARTS.......................................................................................................6
U-TYPE HANDLEBAR.............................................................................................6
SAW BLADE............................................................................................................7
ENGINE OIL............................................................................................................8
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT.....................................................................................9
BEFORE OPERATION.................................................................................................11
OPERATION.................................................................................................................12
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS....................................................................12
STOPPING THE ENGINE.....................................................................................13
TRIMMER/HARNESS QUICK DISCONNECTION................................................14
TRIMMER OPERATION........................................................................................14
SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES..........................................................................15
OPERATING TIPS.................................................................................................15
SERVICING YOUR TRIMMER.....................................................................................16
MAINTENANCE SAFETY......................................................................................16
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE................................................................................17
ENGINE.................................................................................................................17
CUTTING ATTACHMENTS...................................................................................18
FUEL SYSTEM......................................................................................................24
STORAGE.....................................................................................................................25
TRANSPORTING..........................................................................................................26
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS.........................................................26
TECHNICAL INFORMATION........................................................................................27
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM...........................................................................27
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................28
CONSUMER INFORMATION.......................................................................................29
DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY..............................................................30
ACCESSORIES, REPLACEMENT PARTS, AND APPAREL WARRANTY..........30
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY.....................................................31
DANGER
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
WARNING
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
CAUTION
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
NOTICE
OWNER’S MANUAL
HHT25S • HHT35S
Trimmer/Brush Cutter
WARNING:
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
© 2004-2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All Rights Reserved
31VL3D10
00X31-VL3-D100
EM5
POM53509-C
XXXX.2006.12
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
IPC
12
15
13 14
5 6 8
9
10
11
7
16 17
Specially formulated and
blended for Honda engines.
Meets or exceeds American
Petroleum Institute SJ
standards.
100 cc / 3.4 oz
Genuine Honda Oil
10W-30
1 2
3
4
CONTENTS
QUICK FIND
Air Filter..................................................17
Contact Honda.......................................30
Cutting-line Heads................................. 22
Find a Dealer......................................... 30
Fuel..........................................................9
Fuel System Maintenance......................29
Maintenance Schedule...........................16
Oil Change.............................................16
Oil Level Check.........................................9
Spark Plug..............................................18
Warranty Coverage.................................31
FOR YOUR SAFETY.............................. 2
PARTS AND CONTROLS...................... 3
INITIAL TRIMMER SETUP..................... 4
Install the Handlebar (U-Type)............ 5
BEFORE EACH OPERATION
Check Your Trimmer........................... 7
Check Your Trimming Area................. 7
Equipment........................................... 8
Check the Engine Oil Level................. 9
Add Fuel.............................................. 9
OPERATION
Safe Trimming Practices................... 10
Attachments and Modifications......... 12
Operating the Controls...................... 12
Starting the Engine............................ 13
Stopping the Engine.......................... 14
SERVICING YOUR TRIMMER
Maintenance Safety........................... 15
Maintenance Schedule...................... 16
Oil Change........................................ 16
Air Filter............................................. 17
Spark Plug......................................... 18
Spark Arrester (optional part)............ 18
CUTTING ATTACHMENTS.................. 20
TRANSPORTING................................. 24
Loading.............................................. 24
STORAGE
Fuel................................................... 25
Oil...................................................... 25
Cleaning............................................ 25
Storage Location............................... 25
Removing From Storage................... 25
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Will Not Start......................... 26
Loss of Power or Engine Speed Won’t
Increase............................................. 26
Cutting Line Head Won’t Stop Turning. 26
Cutting Line or Blade Head Won’t Turn 26
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Serial Number Locations......................
26
High Altitude Oper
ation........................ 27
Emission Control System..................... 27
Air Index............................................... 27
Specifications....................................... 28
FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE............. 29
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Parts, Accessories, and Service Items. 30
Dealer Locator Information................... 30
How to Contact Honda......................... 30
Honda Publications.............................. 30
DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY. 31
EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY.......... 32
PRODUCT REGISTRATION................... 35
OWNER’S MANUAL
HHT25S • HHT35S
TRIMMER/
BRUSH CUTTER
Before operating the trimmer for the first time, please read this
Owner’s Manual. Even if you have operated other trimmers,
take time to become familiar with how this trimmer works and
practice in a safe area until you build up your skills.
© 2013 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
All Rights Reserved
For more information about your
trimmer, visit
www.powerequipment.honda.com
and click on FAQs or scan the QR
code shown here.
QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
www.powerequipment.honda.com
DRAFT COPY - DO NOT DISTRIBUTE
U-TYPE ONLY
LOOP HANDLE ONLY
ALL TYPES
2 Goggles ••1
3 Bottle of oil ••1
4
Single-strap shoulder
harness
• 1
5 Full shoulder harness • 1
6 Brush/wood debris shield • 1
7 Cutting-line debris shield • 1
8 Cover • 1
9 10 mm lock nut • 1
10 Spacer • 2
11 5 x 28 mm bolt • 4
12 Spacer set (A & B) • 1
13
Brush/wood saw blade
(50-tooth/10 in)
• 1
14 Blade cover • 1
15 Kwik Loader
®
head • 1
16 Collar • 1
17 Washer • 1
Trimmer line
(0.095 x 8 inch long)
• 2
Ref.
No
Description
Loop
handle
U-type
handlebar
Qty.
5 x 28 mm
BOLT/WASHER (4)
HANDLEBAR
HOLDER A
THROTTLE TRIGGER
U-SHAPED
HANDLEBAR
HANDLEBAR
HOLDER B
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