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This manual covers operation and maintenance of the F2 10 tiller. All infor-
mation 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.
This manual is considered a permanent part of the tiller and it must stay
with the tiller if resold.
READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY. Pay special attention to
these symbols and any’instructions that follow:
m -Indicates serious injury or death WILL result if
instructions are not followed.
Honda tillers are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated
according to instructions. Operating this tiller requires special effort on
your part to ensure your safety and the safety of others.
m Using this product for a purpose not intended may cause injury
or property damage. Read and understand this Owner’s Manual before
operating this tiller.
If a problem should arise, or if you have any questions about your tiller,
consult an authorized Honda tiller dealer.
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. 1989, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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CONTENTS
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
For your safety and the safety of others, pay special attention to these
precautions:
Operator Responsibility
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Child Safety
l Keep children indoors and supervised at all times when any outdoor
power equipment is being used nearby. Young children move quickly
and are attracted especially to the tiller and the tilling activity.
l Never assume children will remain where you last saw them. Be alert
and turn the tiller off if children enter the area.
l Children should never be allowed to operate the tiller, even under adult
supervision.
The rotating tines are sharp and they turn at high speed. Accidental con-
tact can cause serious injury.
l Keep your hands and feet away from the tines while engine is running.
l Stop the engine and disengage the tines clutch before inspection or
maintenance of tines.
l Disconnect the spark plug cap to prevent any possibility of accidental
starting. Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the tines when
cleaning the tines or when inspecting or replacing the tines.
Objects hit by the rotating tines can be thrown from the tiller with great
force, and may cause serious injury.
l Before tilling, clear the tilling area of sticks, large stones, wire, glass,
etc. Till only in daylight.
l Always inspect the tiller for damage after striking a foreign object.
Repair or replace any damaged parts before continuing use.
l Pieces thrown from worn or damaged tines can cause serious injury.
Always inspect the tines before using the tiller.
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Fire and Burn Hazard
Operation on Slope
l When tilling on slopes, keep the fuel tank less than half full to minimize
fuel spillage.
l Till across the slope (At equally spaced intervals) rather than up and
down it.
l Be very careful when changing the direction of the tiller on a slope.
l Do not use the tiller on a slope of more than 20’.
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
THROTTLE LEVER
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NUMBER
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fiAC PAD
HANDLE ADJUSTER
FUEL SALVE
RECOIL STARTER
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SPARK PLUG CAP
ENGINE OIL
FILLER CAP
TRANSMISSION 01
FILLER CAP LEVER
ENGINE OIL
DRAIN BOLT
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3. PRE-OPERATION CHECK
ENGINE OIL
IMPORTANT NOTICE 1 Running the engine with low oil level will cause
serious engine damage.
1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean.
2. [nsert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, but do not screw it in.
3. If the level is low, add enough recommended oil to bring it to the upper
level mark on the dipstick.
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UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
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GASOLINE
Remove the gas cap and check the fuel level. Refill the tank if the level is
low.
Fuel tank capacity: 0.9 L’ (0.95 US qt)
Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode. Use ex-
treme care when handling gasoline. Keep gasoline out of reach of children.
l Refuel in a well ventilated area,with the engine stopped. Keep flames
and sparks away, and do not smoke in the area.
l Gasoline vapors or spilled gasoline may ignite.
l Refuel carefully to avoid spilling gasoline. Avoid overfilling the fuel tank
(there should be no gas in the filler neck). After refueling, tighten the
gas cap securely. If any gasoline was spilled, make sure the area is dry
before starting the engine.
l After use, part the tiller on a level surface. Be sure the storage area is
well ventilated, do not allow flames or sparks in the storage area.
GAS CAP
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FUEL FILLER HOLE
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Gasoline Recommendation
Occasionally you may hear light spark knock while operating under heavy
loads. This is no cause for concern. It simply means your engine is
operating efficiently.
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GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL
If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol (gasohol), be sure its oc-
tane rating is at least as high as that recommended by Honda (see
Gasoline Recommendation on page 9). There are two types of “gasohol”:
one containing ethanol, and the other containing methanol.
1-IMPORTANT NoTlCE 1 Using -- gasohol that contains more than 10% ethanol,
or gasoline containing methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) that does not
also contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol, can cause
serious fuel system damage and poor engine performance.
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l Transmission gear oil
Place the tiller on a level surface and remove the transmission oil filler cap.
The oil should be level with the lower edge of the oil filler hole.
Add recommended engine oil if the level is low (see page 8).
l Air cleaner
ELEMENTS
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4. STARTING THE ENGINE
FUEL VALVE
ENGINE
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4. Move the throttle lever slightly to
the left.
.E LEVER
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5. TILLER OPERATION
1 IMPORTANT NoT’CE 1 Before adjusting the handlebar, place the tiller on firm
level ground to prevent the handle from collapsing accidentally.
2. Clutch
3. Front wheel
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l To prepare for tilling:
Pull the wheel arm out, pivot the wheel up and release the arm.
5. Handling tips
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6. STOPPING THE ENGINE
THROTTLE LEVER
ENGINE
SWITCH
FUEL VALVE
3. Turn the fuel valve OFF.
NOTE: In case of an emergency, turn the engine switch to the OFF posi-
tion immediately.
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High Altitude Operation
At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be too rich.
Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption.will increase. A very rich
fuel mixture may also foul the spark plugs and cause hard starting.
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7. MAINTENANCE
The purpose of the maintenance schedule is to keep the tiller in the best
operating condition. Inspect or service as scheduled in the table below.
Maintenance Schedule
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD
FIRST EVERY EVERY EVERY
Performed at every indicated month MONTH 3 MONTHS 6 MONTHS YEAR
EACH USE
or operating hour interval, whichever OR OR
comes first. 2O’:RS 50 HRS 100 HRS 300o:RS
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Engine oil Check level 0
Change 0 0
Transmission oil Check level 0
Air cleaner Check
Clean
Combustion chamber
Clean-Relap
end valves
Fuel tank Clean
Fuel line Check
Every 2 Years 12)
IReolace if necesserv)
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1. Changing oil
Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete
draining.
1. Rernove the oil drain bolt and filler cap to drain.
2. Reinstall the drain bolt and fill the crankcase to the upper level with the
recommended oil (P. 8).
3. Reinstall and tighten the filler cap.
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
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m Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in con- ,:
tact with the skin for prolonged periods. Although this is unlikely unless
you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still advisable to thoroughly wash !
your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used
oil.
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2. Air cleaner service
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent car-
buretor malfunction, service the air cleaner regularly. Service more fre-
quently when operating the engine in extremely dusty areas.
,) m Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the
air cleaner element. A fire or explosion could result.
2.
1 IMPORTANT NOTICE 1 N ever run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid
engine wear will result.
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3. Spark plug service I
To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly gap-
ped and free of deposits.
3. 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.
0.6-0.7 mm
(0.024~0.028 in)
1. Check the clutch lever free play at the lever tip as illustrated.
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.
If the free play is incorrect I loosen the lock nut and turn the adjusting bolt
in or out as required.
THROTTLE LEVER
5-10 mm
(0.2-0.4 in)
1. Turnthe fuel valve to the off position. Disconnect the fuel line from the
fuel valve and drain fuel into a safe container.
2. After the fuel tank has been drained thoroughly, remove the fuel
strainer from the fuel line. \h
FUEL VALVE
FUEL LINE
FUEL LINE
FUEL STRAINER
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3. Remove water and sediment from the filter screen and fuel strainer.
4. Reinstall the fuel strainer, reconnect the fuel lines and secure them with
the clips.
7. Rotor assembly
NOTE: Use of the side disks is optional. They are designed to enhance till-
ing operations and their use is recommended to:
1) keep the tiller aligned for furrowing (especially on slopes);
2) protect plants and other such objects when tilling around them;
3) prevent hooking the tines in objects such as chainlink and picket fences
when tilling close to them.
FWD
DRAIN BOLT
To check, loosen the drain bolt with the fuel valve on. Fuel should flow
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out freely. Retighten the drain bolt.
-I m If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before testing
the spark plug or starting the engine. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite.
DdAlN BOLT
a. Remove the spark plug cap. Clean any dirt from around the spark
plug base, then remove the spark plug.
b. Install the spark plug in the plug cap.
c. Turn the engine switch on.
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d. Ground the side electrode to any engine ground and pull the recoil
starter to see if sparks jump across the gap.
? e. If there is no spark, replace the plug and check again.
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If OK, try to start the engine according to the instructions.
6. If the engine still does not start, take the tiller to an authorized Honda
dealer.
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10. SPECIFICATIONS
Model F210
Power products
F210
descriotion code
Dimensions and weight
Dry Weight 27.5 kg (60.6 lb)
Length 1,250 mm (49.2 in)
Width 585 mm (23.0 in)
Height 960 mm (37.8 in)
Engine Model GVIOOKI
Single cylinder, 4-stroke, forced air cooled,
bwe side valve, gasoline
Displacement 90 cm3 (5.5 cu in)
Bore x Stroke 50 x 46 mm (I .97 x 1.81 in)
Ignition System Transistorized ignition
Spark Plug BMR4A (NGK), Wl4MR-U (ND)
Oil Capacity 0.4 P (0.42 US qt)
Fuel Tank Capacity 0.9 0 (0.24 US gal)
Clutch Internal expanding shoe
Transmission oil capacity 0.95 e (I .o us qt)
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11. WARRANTY SERVICE
Owner Satisfaction
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to us. All
Honda warranty details are explained in the Distributor’s Limited Warran-
ty. Normally, any problems concerning the product will be handled by your
dealer’s service department. If, you have a warranty problem that has not
c been handled to your satisfaction, we suggest you take the following
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action:
l If your problem still has not been resolved to your satisfaction, contact:
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 personnel,
so it is very important that your initial contact be with the dealer.
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Current customer service contact information:
If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership's management, contact
the Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Office. You can write:
• Name of the dealer who sold the Honda power equipment to you
• Date of purchase