Preliminary preparation and checks. Honda UMK435E, UMK425E

PRELIMINARY PREPARATION

AND CHECKS

BALANCING THE

MACHINE

Attach the brush cutter as illustrated [1].

[1]

Once the machine is in place, it is essential to check that it is correctly balanced. This check must be performed with the cutting attachment fitted on the appliance and with the fuel tank half-full.

Adjust the length of the harness so that the cutting attachment is parallel to, and in contact with, the ground.

When the machine is equipped with a grass-cutting disc, the disc must be fitted with the stabilizer ( see page 4 ).

Correct balancing is obtained when the stabilizer just gently touches the ground [2].

For reference, the standard adjustments are as follows for the specified types of brushcutter:

[6]

[7]

UMK425E1

530 mm

760 mm

LEET

[6]

[7]

UMK435E1

545 mm

775 mm

[2] [2]

UMK425E1

[8]

[9]

UMK435E1

UEET

[8]

[9]

490 mm

740 mm

FILLING THE FUEL TANK

500 mm

750 mm

It must be possible to raise the cutting attachment off the ground with only a slight effort on the handles. If adjustment is required, move the attachment point [4] forwards if the cutting attachment feels too heavy or rearwards if it feels too light. Loosen the bolts with the Torx wrench [3] supplied to move the harness attachment point to the desired position.

[3]

The pressure inside fuel tanks may increase when the ambient temperature rises. The cap should be removed with care to avoid any splashing of fuel. Fuel should be stored in a cool place, for short periods of time, and must never be left in direct sunlight.

[4]

[5]

[3]

[5]

[3]

[3]

[4]

SAFETY

B3 C12

Tank capacity

Recommended fuel

UMK425E1

0.58

"

(580 cc)

UMK435E1

0.63

"

Premium unleaded

(630 cc)

CAUTION:

• Clean the fuel tank cap and its edges to prevent foreign bodies from entering the tank.

• Fill the fuel tank with a suitable funnel or a jerrycan with a suitable spout.

• For easy filling, place the machine in the operating position.

• Make sure that the machine remains in a stable position throughout this operation so that it does not fall over.

CAUTION: (Type UEET)

• Be careful not to pull the throttle cable too tight when moving the handle [5]. Check that the throttle trigger operates smoothly.

Adjust the position of the loop handle or the bike handle [5] by loosening the four bolts to obtain a comfortable operating position.

When you have found the ideal position, check the balance again and adjust if necessary.

Then securely tighten the bolts to lock the handle in position.

Petrol is extremely flammable and, in some circumstances, it is explosive.

Fill the fuel tank in a well ventilated area with the engine switched off. Do not smoke and avoid any flames or sparks in the area where filling is performed and where the fuel is stored.

Do not overfill the fuel tank. (The fuel level must be below the filler neck).

After filling the tank, make sure that the tank cap is correctly fitted. Take care not to spill fuel during the tank filling operation. Petrol splashes or vapours could catch fire. Make sure that any spilled petrol has evaporated and that vapours have dispersed before starting the engine. Avoid direct contact of petrol with the skin and do not breathe the vapours.

KEEP FUEL OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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