Honda F200 User's Manual
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1. 5 MANUAL HONDA MOTOR LTD 1980 This manual covers operation and maintenance of the F200 tiller All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of approval for printing Honda Motor Co Ltd reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation The manual should be considered a permanent part of the tiller and remain with the tiller when sold Read the manual carefully Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of life if instructions are not followed CAUTION Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are not followed NOTE Gives helpful information Thank you for purchasing a Honda Tiller If a problem should arise or if you have any questions about the tiller consult an authorized Honda dealer W WARNING The Honda tiller is designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions Read and understand the Owner s Manual before operating the tiller Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission Honda Motor Co Ltd 1980 IMPORTANT NOTICE This tiller is not equipped with a spark arrester Operation on forest bush or grass covered land may b2. 27 Warranty Service Owner Satisfaction Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to us Normally any problems with the pro duct will be handled by your dealer s service department Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your problem has not been handled to your satisfaction we suggest you take the following action Discuss your problem with a member of dealership Wandaeinent Often complaints can be quickly re solved at that level If the problem has already been reviewed with the Service Manager contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager if your problem still has not been resolved to your satisfaction contact the Customer Relations Department at the regional office of American Honda Motor Co Inc in your area Regional office locations are shown on the following page We will need the following information in order to assist you Your name address and telephone number Product model and serial number Date of purchase Dealer name and address Nature of the problem After reviewing all the facts involved you will be advised of what action can be taken Please bear in mind that your problem will likely be resolved at the dealership using the dealer s facilities equipment and per sonnel so it is very important that your initial contact be with the dealer Your purchase of a Honda product is greatly app
3. Change Transmission oil Check level Air cleaner element Check Air cleaner element Clean Clutch cable Adjust Throttle cable Spark plug Clutch shoe Ignition timing Adjust Tappet clearance Adjust Combustion chamber Clean Inc valve lapping Fuel line Check Replace if necessary Fuel strainer Check Replace if necessary Fuel tank 17 Engine Oil Change NOTE Change the oil when the engine is warm to assure rapid and complete draining 1 Remove the oil drain bolt and the filler cap to drain 2 Reinstall the drain bolt and fill the crankcase to the upper level with the recommended oil 3 Reinstall and tighten the filler cap Oil capacity 0 45 2 0 95 US pt 18 S 1 Oil filler cap 3 Upper level i Ag MHS 18 gt Ve 2 Oil drain bolt 4 Lower level Cleaner Service dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to carburetor To prevent carburetor malfunction service the air cleaner frequently 1 2 Remove the screws and air cleaner cover Remove the elements and separate them Wash the foam element in liquid detergent and water and flush until water is clear Dry it thoroughly by applying compressed air After drying soak in oil and squeeze out the excess Remove dust from paper element by applying compressed air or tapping the case lightly If the paper element is excessively dirty replace or wash it in
4. Turn the fuel valve OFF NOTE To stop the engine in an emergency dis engage the clutch and turn the engine switch OFF 4 Fuel valve 15 Handlebar Height Adjustment CAUTION Before adjusting the handlebar place the tiller on firm level ground to prevent the handle from falling accidentally To adjust the handlebar height loosen the adjuster select the appropriate holes and tighten the adjuster Tilling depth adjustment The tilling depth adjustment can be made by remov ing retainer and sliding drag bar up or down as necessary 16 2 Drag bar 3 Retainer MAINTENANCE Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance CAUTION To maintain the safety and reliability of your HONDA tiller do not modify the tiller Use only genuine HONDA parts or their equivalent when servicing or repair ing MAINTENANCE GUIDE Periodic inspection and adjustment of the Honda Tiller is essential if a high level of performance is to be maintained Regular maintenance will also insure the longest possible life of your Honda tiller Performed by owner Should be performed by an authorized Honda dealer unless the owner has the Proper tools and is mechanically pro ficient See the Honda Shop Manual Service the air cleaner more frequently as required Regular Service Period Perform at every indicated month or operating hour interval whichever comes first Engine oil Check level Engine oil
5. liquid detergent and water and flush until water is clear Dry it thoroughly by applying compressed air before installing 1 Air cleaner cover 2 Foam element 3 Paper element 19 Spark Plug Service Recommended spark plug BMR 4A NGK W14MR U ND To ensure proper engine operation the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits 1 Clean any dirt from around the spark plug base 2 Remove the plug cap and use the wrench to re move the spark plug 3 Visually inspect the spark plug Discard it if the insulator is cracked or chipped 4 Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge The gap should be 0 6 0 7 mm 0 024 0 028 in Correct as necessary by bending the side electrode 5 Attach the plug washer Thread the plug in by hand to prevent cross threading 6 Tighten a new spark plug 1 2 turn with the wrench to compress the washer If you are reusing a plug it should only take 1 8 1 4 turn after the plug seats CAUTION The spark plug must be securely tightened An improperly tightened plug can become very hot and possibly damage the tiller Never use a spark plug with an improper heat range 20 1 Spark plug wrench 2 2 0 6 0 7 0 024 0 028 in Throttle Cable Adjustment Loosen the lock nut and turn the throttle cable adjusting bolt until free play at the throttle lever is between 5 10 mm 1 4 3 8 in as shown Tighten the lock nut securely 1 Lock
6. nut 2 Throttle cable adjusting bolt 3 Free play 21 Clutch Cable 1 Squeeze the clutch lever lightly until resistance is felt in this position the clutch starts to engage and measure the clearance between the handlebar end and the lever tip as illustrated Clutch lever clearance 45 50 mm 1 77 1 97 in 1 Clearance 2 If the clearance is incorrect loosen the lock nut and turn the adjusting bolt in or out as required 3 After adjustment tighten the lock nut securely Then start the engine and check for proper clutch lever operation 2 Lock nut 3 Adjusting bolt 22 Rotor Assembly Install the tine assemblies and side disks as illustrated below NOTE Side disks can be installed on each side L side side 23 TRANSPORTING STORAGE Transporting Always turn fuel valve off when transport ing the tiller Keep it level to avoid fuel and oil leakage and secure it with a suitable strap or rope Preparation For Storage Over 30 days Close the IN amp EX valves and the contact breaker points Pull the starter handle until it becomes hard to pull the piston is coming up on the compression stroke Both valves and the contact breaker points will be closed This will protect the valve seats and the points from corrosion Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank and car buretor Remove the fuel line from the fuel valve turn the valve ON and drain
7. CATION 1 Fuel tank cap 2 Fuel valve 3 Air cleaner 4 Muffler 5 Throttle lever 6 Front wheel 7 Engine switch Clutch lever Recoil starter Spark plug Drag bar Mission oil level check bolt Mission oil filler cap Engine oil filier cap Engine oil drain bolt Rotor OPERATION Pre Operation Check Always check the following before using the tiller A Engine oil level B Transmission oil level C Air cleaner condition D Fuel level A ENGINE OIL LEVEL CAUTION Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life Non detergent or vegetable oils are not recommended Oil Recommendation Use Honda 4 stroke oil or an equivalent Use only high detergent premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed US automobile manufac turer s requirements for Service Classification SE in the engine and transission Motor oils intended for Service SE will show this designation the container Th regular use of special oil additives is unnecessary and will only increase operating expenses CAUTION Engine oil quality is a major factor affecting the performance and service life of the engine Nondetergent or vegetable oils are not recommended Recommended oil viscosity SAE 10W 40 SAL20W 40 20W 50 SAE IOW 40 SAL VOW 30 0 20 40 60 8 10 20 30 40 Other viscosities shown in the chart below may be used when the average temperature in your
8. all gasoline from the fuel tank into metal container Remove the carburetor darin bolt to drain gasoline from carburetor Reinstall the fuel line and tighten the drain bolt securely Turn the fuel valve OFF Gasoline is flammable and explosive under certain conditions Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks near the equipment while draining fuel 24 1 Carburetor drain bolt Drain the engine oil and refill the engine with fresh oil Clean the tiller and coat areas of possible rust with a light film of oil Coat the cylinder walls with oil If anticipated storage will exceed 1 year Remove the spark plug and pour two or three tablespoonsful of clean into the cylinder Pull the starter handle slowly to distribute the oil over the cylinder walls Leave the piston on compression to close the valves and points Reinstall the spark plug Cover the tiller and store on a level surface in a dry dust free area Do not place the tiller with the handlebars on the ground It will cause the oil entering the cylinder or the fuel spillage 25 Removal From Storage Remove the spark plug and pull the starter handle several times Check that the spark plug is clean and properly gapped then reinstall and tighten the plug Check engine and transmission oil levels NOTE Oil will deteriorate if left in an engine for a long period of time Change the engine oil if the tiller has been stored for several times Fill t
9. area is within the indicated range With the tiller on a level surface remove the oil filler cap and check the oil level If the level is low fill to the upper level with the recommended oil CAUTION Insufficient oil will cause overheating and subsequent wear 1 Oil filler hole 2 Oil filler cap 3 Upper limit 4 Lower limit TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL With the tiller on a level surface remove the oil level check bolt and check if the oil flows out of the bolt hole If the oil level is low refill with the recommended oil till it flows out of the bolt hole C AIR CLEANER CONDITION Remove the cover and inspect the elements clean them if necessary see p 19 1 Oil level check bolt 3 Air cleaner cover 2 Oil filler cap 4 Air cleaner elements FUEL Use any automotive gasoline with a research octane Ce of 86 or of 91 or higher or a pump octane higher Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions Refuel in a well venti lated area with the engine stopped Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the tiller is refueled or stored Never fill the tank above the level CAUTION Gasoline substitutes are not recommend ed they may be harmful to the fuel system compo nents Fuel tank capacity 0 85 2 1 80 US pt 2 Upper level Starting the Engine Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas Never run the eng
10. e illegal in some states Check local laws and regulations before operation CONTENTS arene a eerie PETET ES E oy ade a Re st dt eum ata aes eo oe Ce ee re sorcerer SEECIPICALIONS scious aa he Huta Hae Pht we we SAFE OPERATION WARNING To ensure safe operation Never permit anyone to operate the tiller with out proper instruction Know how to stop the tiller quickly and under stand the operation of all the controls READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL CAREFULLY Keep children and pets at a safe distance when tilling Clear the area to be tilled by picking up any stones wire glass large sticks metal etc Always stop the engine before cleaning the tines or making adjustments Never operate the tiller without the recoil starter Stop the engine whenever you leave the tiller Never allow it to idle unattended If you strike an object while tilling stop the engine and check the tiller for damage When tilling on an incline keep the fuel tank less than half full to minimize fuel spillage Make sure that all fasteners are properly secured Wear suitable clothing and shoes while using the tiller Whenever carrying the tiller make sure to stop the engine or the rotor may turn even if the clutch is disengaged COMPONENT IDENTIFI
11. he fuel tank Gasoline is flammable and explosive under certain conditions Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks near the equipment while filling tank Fill the fuel tank only in a well ventilated area Check operation and condition of all controls If any parts are required use only genuine Honda parts or their equivalent Turn the fuel valve ON start the engine and check operation Note If the cylinder was oiled for storage the engine will smoke for a while after it starts This will clear up 26 SPECIFICATIONS bbe et don ela ee ea F200 Dimensions Lx WxH 1 250 x 585 x 960 mm 49 2 x 23 0 x 37 8 in Dry 27 0 kg 59 5 1b Maximum handle height 1 045 mm 41 1 in Engine G100 Typer tests Gane essed Seca Single cylinder 4 stroke forced air cooled side valve gasoline Displacement Bore and stroke 76 cm 4 6 cu in 46 x 46 mm 1 81 x 1 81 in Ignition timing 20 B T D C Ignition Flywheel magneto Enigne oil capacity 0 45 2 0 95 US pt Fuel tank 0 85 2 1 80 US pt Spark BMR4A W14MR U ND Sv gia ee eae Internal expanding shoe Transmission Planetary gear Oil capacity 0 95 2 2 01 US pt
12. ine in a green house or confined area Be sure to provide adequate ventilation The muffler becomes very hot during operaton and it remains hot for a time after the engine is turned off Avoid touching a hot muffler Keep away from rotating parts while the engine is running 1 Turn the fuel valve ON 2 Turn the engine switch to ON 3 Engine switch 11 3 Move choke lever to CLOSE when out side temperature is low or the engine is cold 1 Choke lever 2 CLOSE 4 Move the throttle lever about 30 degrees from the extreme right idle position 3 Throttle lever NOTE The clutch is engaged by pulling in clutch lever and disengaged by releasing the lever 1 Clutch lever 2 Engaged 3 Disengaged 5 Make sure the clutch is disengaged then pull the starter rope briskly to start the engine CAUTION Be sure the clutch is disengaged to prevent sudden uncontrolled movement when the engine Starts Release the starter rope gradually Allowing it to snap back can damage the mechanism 4 Starter 6 Allow enigne to warm up then move choke lever to 1 OPEN 7 Move the throttle lever to the left as desired to increase engine speed 14 Stopping the Engine 1 Disengage the clutch release the lever 2 Move the throttle lever to the extreme right 1 Throttle lever 3 Turn the engine switch OFF to stop the engine 4
13. reciated by both the dealer and American Honda Motor Co Inc We want to assist you in every way possible to assure your complete satisfaction with your purchase 28 3172900 00 31 729 0002 NDA HONDA MOTOR CO LTD TOKYO JAPAN 6 8507 PRINTED IN JAPAN
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