SERVICING
YOUR
HONDA
TRIMMER
~
Cooling Fin Inspection
Inspect the engine cooling fins, and clean out dirt
and debris
if
they are clogged.
If
it is necessary to remove the top cover for
better access to the cooling fins, follow
disassembly steps
1
through
3
on page
29.
ENGINE COOLING FINS
Throttle Cable Inspection
Verify that the throttle trigger operates smoothly,
and the throttle cable is undamaged.
If
there is
visible damage, or if the throttle trigger does not
operate smoothly, have your Honda servicing
dealer replace the throttle cable.
Check the free play at the end of the throttle
cable. Free play should be
1/16
-
1/8
in
(1
.O
-
3.0
mm). If adjustment is needed, use the following
cable adjustment procedure.
Throttle Cable Adjustment
1.
Loosen the lock nut with a
10
mm wrench, and
turn the adjusting nut to obtain the specified
free play.
LOCK NUT
END FREE PLAY:
/8 in
(1
.O
-
3.0
mm)
ADJUSTING
NUT
2.
Tighten the lock nut and recheck cable free
Play
-
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