OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AU104488 C6B 20
1. If you add water to the battery and the temperature
is below 0°C (32°F), make sure you charge the
battery or run the engine for approximately 2 hours.
This procedure will prevent battery freezing.
2. Inspect the battery cables and terminals. Clean the
terminals and put a coat of grease on each terminal
to prevent corrosion.
LUBRICANTS: You must follow the recommended oil and
filter service for the engine and the hydraulic system as
shown in this manual. Use the correct viscosity oil in each
component for the ambient temperatures the machine is
operated in (see Lubrication in this manual).
FUEL SYSTEM: Fuel must be clean and free of water. Use
only a good grade of lead-free gasoline.
Check for water in the fuel system. Cold temperatures can
cause condensation to form in the fuel tank. Always fill
the fuel tank at the end of the day.
GENERAL: Before you operate, move the machine slowly
at low speed and actuate each hydraulic control several
times to warm the oil.
The engine and hydraulic system MUST be at operating
temperature before the machine is put to work
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Make sure the ground drive control joystick is in
NEUTRAL and the digging chain control lever is
disengaged.
2. Turn the Key Switch to ON.
3. Move the throttle control lever away from the SLOW
position, about 1/3 of the way toward the FAST
position. Pull the engine choke control knob out to the
closed position.
4. Turn the key switch to START to actuate the starter
motor.
5. Release the key as soon as the engine starts to run. If
the engine starts and stops, DO NOT actuate the
starter motor again until the starter motor stops
turning.
NOTE:
DO NOT operate the starter motor more than 5
seconds at one time. Let the starter motor cool for 10
seconds before you actuate the starter motor again.
6. After the engine starts, run the engine at half throttle
for approximately 5 minutes, adjusting the choke
control as the engine temperature increases.
7. Run the engine at low idle speed for one or two
minutes before increasing the engine speed and
moving the machine.
The Honda Oil Alert
®
system is designed to prevent
engine damage caused by an insufficient amount of oil in
the crankcase. Before the oil level in the crankcase can
fall below a safe limit, the Oil Alert
®
system will
automatically stop the engine (the ignition switch will
remain in the ON position).
If the engine stops and will not restart, check the engine
oil level before troubleshooting in other areas.
ENGINE SPEED
Do not run the engine at low idle speed for long periods
of time. This can cause a low operating temperature.
Long periods at idle speed can cause acids and deposits
to form in the engine oil.
It is recommended that you run the engine at full throttle
when operating conditions permit and when safe.
The engine is equipped with a fuel-cut solenoid that
allows fuel to flow to the carburetor main jet when the
ignition switch is in the ON or START position and stops
the flow to the main jet when the engine switch is in the
OFF position.
The engine must be connected to the battery to energize
the fuel-cut solenoid, allowing the engine to run. Do not
disconnect the battery from the engine while the engine is
running. If the battery is disconnected, the flow of fuel to
the carburetor main jet will be shut off and the engine will
stop.
WARNING:
Before starting engine, study
operator’s manual safety messages. Read all
safety signs on machine. Clear the area of other
persons. Learn and practice safe use of controls
before operating. It is your responsibility to
understand and follow manufacturer’s
instructions on machine operation and service,
and to observe pertinent laws and regulations.
Operators and service manuals can be obtained
from your equipment dealer.
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