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BRUSH CUTTER UMK435T

OWNERS MANUAL

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 2005 3MVK9600 00X3M-VK9-6010

2008.09 PRINTED IN THAILAND

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1. GENERAL SAFETY 1. SEGURIDAD GENERAL DO NOT USE INSIDE HOUSE

1. 1.

KEEP AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE MATERIALS

MORE than 1 m (3 ft)

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NO SMOKING

STOP ENGINE

DO NOT SPILL

(Fuel tank capacity 0.63L)

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WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE DEVICES

1. GOGGLES 1.

2. FACE SHIELD 2. 2. 2.

3. HELMET 3. 3. 3.

4. EAR MUFFS 4. 4. 4.

1. 1. 5. CLOTHES (LONG SLEEVE) 5. 5. 5.

1 2

3 4 5

6. ARM COVER 6. 6. 6.

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9. LEG PROTECTOR 9. 9. 9.

7 8 9 10

7. GLOVES 7. 7. 7.

8. CLOTHES (LONG PANTS) 8. 8. 8.

10.SAFETY BOOTS (WITH TOE PROTECTOR) 10. 10. 10.

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USE SHOULDER HARNESS

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

DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DEFLECTOR

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REMOVE SCATTERED OBJECTS

KEEP PEOPLE AND ANIMALS AWAY 15 m (50 ft) 15 m 50 ft

KEEP FEET AND HAND AWAY UNTIL ROTATION STOPS

DO NOT TOUCH MUFFLER, WHEN ENGINE IS HOT.

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2. PRE-OPERATION CHECK 2.

2. 2.

OIL LEVEL

CAUTION: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the engine stopped.

1. Check the oil level on a level surface. 1. 1. 1.

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

2. 4-STROKE MOTOR OIL SAE 30, 10W-30 API SE or later (or equivalent)

FUEL LEVEL

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.

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Upper level

(Fuel tank capacity 0.63L)

Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline.

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

AIR CLEANER

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

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

Wash

Soak Squeeze

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A: THROTTLE CABLE A: A: A: A

B: ADJUSTING NUT B: B: B:

C C: FIXING NUT C: C: C:

FREE PLAY 0.5 2.5 mm

0.5 2.5 mm 0.5 2.5 mm 0.5 2.5 mm

1. Check the throttle cable free play at the tip of the cable. Adjust the free play with adjusting nut and fixing nut, if necessary. 1.

1.

1.

2. Check the throttle trigger operates smoothly. 2. 2. 2.

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BLADE

1. Check the blade mounting bolts and nuts for looseness. Tighten the blade mounting bolts and nuts, if necessary. 1.

1. 1.

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

2.

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DEFLECTOR

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

1. 1.

Deflector contacts with gear case.

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

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3. Keep the deflector position & direction same as picture. 3. 3. 3. RETIGHTENING BOLTS AND NUTS

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

3. STARTING THE ENGINE 3.

3. 3.

Check that the blade does not touch the ground etc. before the engine starts.

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1. Turn the engine swtch to the ON position. 1. 1. 1. ON

2. Turn the choke lever to the close position, if necessary. 2. 2. 2.

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

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4. Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly. Return the starter grip gently. 4.

4.

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

4. STOPPING THE ENGINE 4.

4. 4.

1. Release the throttle trigger. 1. 1. 1.

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2. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position. OFF 2. 2. 2.

5. OPERATION 5.

5. 5.

1. Wear the shoulder harness. Adjust the belt of the harness for fitting. 1.

1.

1.

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2. Attach the hanger of the brush cutter to the hook of the harness. 2. 2. 2.

3. Pull the throttle trigger at the desired position. 3. 3. 3.

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6. MAINTENANCE 6. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

6. 6.

Check

Change

Clean

Check-Readjust

Grease

Replace if necessary.

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First

(1) (1)

(1)

(1) (1)

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

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OIL CHANGE

1. Remove the oil filler cap. 1. 1. 1.

2. Drain the oil by tilting the engine. 2. 2. 2. 3. Fill the oil to the edge of the oil filler neck. 3. 3. 3.

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SPARK PLUG

1. Remove the plug. 1. 1. 1.

2. Clean the deposit. 2. 2. 2.

3. Measure the clearance. 3. 3. 3. 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.024 - 0.028 in) NGK: CMR5H

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FUEL FILTER SERVICE and FUEL TANK CLEANING

1. Remove the fuel filler cap. 1. 1. 1.

2. Drain the fuel by tilting the engine. 2. 2. 2.

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

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

1. Check the cooling fin for dirt through the fin cover. 1.

1. 1.

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FUEL TUBE

1. Check the fuel tube and the fuel return tube for deterioration. 1. 1. 1.

BLADE REPLACEMENT 1

1 NUT (Left-hand thread) TORQUE: 24 Nm 1 1 1

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MOWING BLADE REPLACEMENT

2 6 mm NUTS and 6 x 12 mm SOCKET BOLTS TORQUE: 10 Nm 2 2 2 2

2 When replacing the blade, change the nuts and washers

* Use genuine parts. * * *

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7. STORAGE 7. 1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. 1. 1. 1.

7. 7.

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

2.

2.

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

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

5. Store the brush cutter in the clean area. 5. 5. 5.

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8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8.

8. 8.

ENGINE NOT START

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

2. Check fuel in the priming pump by pressing the priming pump several times. 2. 2. 2. OK

START

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NO

Remove the plug.

Clean, gap or replace the 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. 1. 1. 1. OFF

2. Check the blade(s) and blade mounting nut(s). (see page 13) 2. 2. 2.

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