Simplicity TRIMMER, VICTA PRO User manual

Brand: Simplicity

Model: TRIMMER, VICTA PRO

Category: Garden tools

Type: User manual

Not for

Reproduction

WARNING! Read this manual before operating your VICTA PRO trimmer.

VICTA PRO

Trimmer

Assembly and

Owner’s Manual

MODELS

VPBS1425

Not for

Reproduction

IMPORTANTNOTES

Please read the following

Thank you for purchasing your VICTA PRO trimmer. VICTA prides itself in the quality and

performance of all its products.

This instruction manual will aid in the assembly, safe operation and maintenance of your

trimmer.

Please read the following warnings to ensure safety and the long life of your product.

General safety regulations

Warning!

Always switch off the

machine and pull off the

spark plug boot

Read the directions

for use before

operating the machine.

Read the directions

before carrying out any

maintenance work.

Wear safety goggles,

a helmet and ear

protection.

Do not use solid saw

edged blades.

Wear sturdy, nonslip

footwear.

All bystanders must be

kept at least 15 m from the

machine.

Wear safety gloves.

Tool continues to run some

seconds after switching off

motor.

Protect the machine

from rain and damp.

CAUTION: Hot machine

parts. Keep your distance.

Be careful of objects

being thrown out!

Always use correct

safety guarding

Warning - through this

manual specific attention is

required for your safety for

care and use of the product

as a brushcutter

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Table of Contents

Features & Definitions

Feature Definitions 4

Safety & Handling

Safety Instructions 6

Hazards 8

Personal Safety Equipment 8

Assembly Procedures

Universal Handle 9

Guard Assembly 9

Fitting Trimmer Line 10

Fitting Brushcutter blade 12

Safety Kick-bar and Handle 13

Operating Instructions

Before Starting 14

Fuel & Oil 14

Pre Operation Check 15

Quick Start 16

Stopping Instruction 17

Cutting Techniques 17

Maintenance & Care

Air Filter 19

Spark plug 20

Oil Level / Change 21

Storage 23

Maintenance Chart 24

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting 25

Technical specifications

Model Details 26

VICTA Products

Accessories & Spare Parts 28

Warranty

Warranty 29

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1 Cast trimmer head

2 3mmØ Nylon line 20pc (Grey)

3 Straight solid shaft guard

4 Straight solid shaft

5 Handle (Note: For use with nylon line only-DO

NOT USE WITH BRUSH CUTTER BLADE)

6 Engine stop switch

7 Throttle lever "release"

8 Throttle lever

9 Throttle lever "lock"

10 Choke lever

11 Starter

12 Spark plug (Location)

13 Air filter housing cover

14 Fuel Tank (4-Stroke Fuel & Oil Mix, see pg.12)

15 Cowling

16 Fuel pump "primer"

17 Shoulder strap

18 Trimmer flange

19 Tube Spanner / Spark plug wrench

20 Allen key (4mm)

Allen key (5mm)

Spanner

Machine Layout & Supplied Items

FEATURES DEFINITIONS

Do not operate the VICTA PRO Trimmer/Brushcutter before reading

all safety & handling sections.

23 Brushcutter safety kick-bar & handle (this MUST

be in place when using the brushcutter blade)

24 Brushcutter blade

25 Mounting washer

26 Brushcutter nut protector

27 Straight shaft washer

28 Straight shaft nut

29 Brushcutter guard 10in (this MUST be in place

when using the brushcutter blade)

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Trimmer/Brushcutter Parts Description

VPBS1425

24 25 26 27 28

20 21 22

Brushcutter

configuration Must be in place

when using

brushcutter blade

Must be in place

when using

brushcutter blade

FEATURES DEFINITIONS

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Safety Instructions

Do not operate the VICTA PRO Trimmer before reading all Safety &

Handling sections.

Operator Safety

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Unit Safety

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Fuel and Oil Safety

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SAFETY HANDLING

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Safety Instructions

Starting Safety

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Cutting Safety

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SAFETY HANDLING

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Hazards

Personal Safety Equipment

Always use the following safety equipment when working with your trimmer:

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The following safety precautions must be strictly observed to avoid the risk of damage or

personal injury.

Prior to using the unit, clear the operating area of objects which may

be thrown up by the cutting head, such as rocks, glass and other

debris.

Do not start or operate the unit inside a closed room or building.

Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

Be careful when operating the unit on slippery ground or overgrown

terrain. Be attentive for concealed hazards, such as ditches, tree

stumps and roots.

Maintain solid footing and balance while operating the unit. Cut only

on ground level.

Never use the unit without the guard securely in place.

Do not touch the cutting head in motion. When handling blades for

assembly or maintenance tasks, always disconnect the spark plug

and wear protective gloves.

Bystanders must be at least 15 metres away during operation of the

unit as rocks and other materials may be thrown at high velocities.

Switch the unit off immediately if approached.

Keep body away from hot muffler parts.

When using the Brushcutter configuration of the unit you must use the

correct safeguards (refer to page 5 items 23 and 29)

SAFETY HANDLING

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ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES

Toggle open

position

Toggle closed

position

Universal Handle

Correct Wrong

Fitting the handle

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Fitting the carrying strap

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Do not operate with handle loose

Do not operate this handle with the brushcutter blade

Fitting the straight shaft guard

1. Place the guard onto mounting post of shaft (Fig 1).

2. Locate 4 bolts into holes provided (Fig 2).

3. Secure the 4 bolts into the guard (Fig 3).

Guard Assembly

DO NOT OPERATE USING

THIS GUARD WITH THE

BRUSH CUTTER BLADE

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ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES

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REMOVED

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SLOTINCASTHEAD

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2EPEATPROCESSFORTHEOTHERSIDE

Removing Trimmer Line

Fitting Trimmer Line

7 8

Bend middle

Slot in

cast

head

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ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES

Fitting Trimmer Line

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ANYOPERATION

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VIBRATIONANDDAMAGETOUNIT

%XCESSIVETRIMMERLINELENGTHWILLDAMAGEGUARDANDCLUTCHORTANGLEIN

HEADGEARBOX$ONOTFILLHEADWITHEXCESSIVELENGTHLINET

2EPLACELINEWHENWORNDOWNTOMMFROMTRIMMERHEADBODY

2EMOVEUSEDLINEBYPUSHINGBACKINTOTRIMMERHEADORBY

LEVERINGOUT

Cautions when fitting Trimmer line.

Not for

Reproduction

3TRAIGHTshaft washer

.UT protector

3ECURINg nut

4RIMMEr

&LANGE

#AST4RIMMING

(EAD 4

noitarugifnoc remmirTc rettuchsurB

'EAR BOX

10in Brushcutter guard

$RIVE shaft with spline

-OUNTING washer

Brushcutter blade

noitarugifno

ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES

Fitting Brushcutter blade

4owards

operator

)NSERT!LLENKEYTHROUGHTRIMMERFLANGE

MOUNTINGWASHERINTODRIVESHAFTHOLETO

LOCKTHEDRIVESHAFTROTATION

2EMOVETHECASTTRIMMINGHEADNYLONLINE

 CUTTINGHEADBYROTATINGCLOCKWISEWHILE

 VIEWEDFROMUNDERNEATH

2EMOVETHETRIMMERFLANGEWITH!LLENKEY

BYUNSCREWINGTHETHREEGUARDBOLTS

3ECURETHEBRUSHCUTTERGUARD 

USINGTHE!LLENKEYANDTHREEGUARDBOLTS

 REFERTOPHOTOGRAPHFORPOSITIONOFGUARD

!SSEMBLETHEMOUNTINGWASHER 

 BRUSHCUTTERBLADESTRAIGHTSHAFTWASHER 

nut protector and securing nut onto the

 $RIVE3HAFTASSHOWN

NOTE: Ensure Blade is located on the

mounting washer when tightening.

,OCKTHEDRIVESHAFTUSINGTHE!LLENKEY

TIGHTENTHESECURINGNUTFIMLYWITHTHE4UBE

SPANNER

"EFORESTARTINGTHEENGINEMAKESURETHAT

YOUALSOFITTHEKICKBACKBARHANDLE

Damaged blade will cause vibation, and must be replaced.

Guard Bolts

When using the brushcutter

blade, correct guard and

handle with kick-bar MUST

be fitted.

Not for

Reproduction

ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES

Safety Kick-bar and Handle

Fitting the Safety Kick-Bar and Handle

2EMOVETHENYLOCNUTFROMTHESCREWSOFTHE

BRUSHCUTTERSAFETYHANDLE

0LACETHEHANDLEONTHESHAFT

)NSERTNYLOCNUTSINTOTHESLOTSOFTHESAFETYKICKBAR

7HILSTHOLDINGTHENUTSINTHESLOTSOFTHEKICKBAR

insert the screw through the handle side and tighten

WITHTHESUPPLIEDALLENKEY

!DJUSTTHESAFETYKICKBARANDHANDLETOTHEDESIRED

POSITIONBYLOOSENINGTHESCREWS

3ECURETHESAFETYKICKBARMOUNTINGCLAMPBY

RETIGHTENINGTHESCREWS

* Ensure kick-bar and handle

is firmly secured on the shaft

before operating the machine

* Always switch off the machine

before adjusting the safety

kick-bar and handle

Ensure Kick-Bar is located

on the user side of the

trimmer.

Kick-Bar

Brushcutter guard and

blade assembly must also

be fitted.

Correct handle (including kick-bar)

Correct handle orientation -

(kick-bar on operator side)

Correct guard

Correct handle (including kick-bar)

Incorrect handle orientation -

(kick-bar not on operator side)

Correct guard

Incorrect handle (without kick-bar)

Incorrect guard

Fig. 1

Underside Kick-Bar view

Kick-Bar

Nyloc Nut

Handle

Operator side

Handle Screws

Kick-Bar

Nyloc Nut

Trimmer Shaft

Not for

Reproduction

Check the position & operation of controls to ensure you are

comfortable before you start using the machine. Triggers, starter

cord and grip position should provide smooth operation, balance

and comfort before starting the machine. Check that all screws are

securely fastened and also check all the safety devices.

Always use the shoulder strap when using the machine. Switch off the

engine before you take off the shoulder strap.

Check the machine for the following each time before use:

s 4HATTHEREARENOLEAKSINTHEFUELSYSTEM

s 4HATTHECUTTINGUNITANDALLSAFETYDEVICESAREINGOODCONDITION

s 4HATALLSCREWSARESECURELYFASTENED

Before Starting Machine

4HEENGINEREQUIRESSPECIFICPREPARATIONANDFILLOFBOTHFUELANDOILLUBRICATION&AILURE

TOCORRECTLYPREPARETHEENGINEBEFOREOPERATIONMAYRESULTINDAMAGEORFAILUREAND

VOIDPRODUCTWARRANTY

Do not use a fuel mixture which has been kept for longer than 90 days,

it may damage the unit.

Only use containers designed and approved for the purpose to

transport and store fuel.

OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS

Recommended Fuel and Oil

3EE(ONDAENGINEOWNERSMANUALFORFUELANDOILREQUIREMENTS

Fuel and Oil

Not for

Reproduction

OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS

IS YOUR ENGINE READY TO GO?

&ORYOURSAFETYANDTOMAXIMISETHESERVICELIFEOFYOUREQUIPMENTITISVERYIMPORTANT

TOTAKEAFEWMOMENTSBEFOREYOUOPERATETHEENGINETOCHECKITSCONDITION"ESURE

TOTAKECAREOFANYPROBLEMYOUFINDORHAVEYOURSERVICINGDEALERCORRECTITBEFORE

YOUOPERATETHEENGINE

)MPROPERLYMAINTAININGTHISENGINEORFAILURETOCORRECTAPROBLEMBEFOREOPERATION

CANCAUSEAMALFUNCTIONINWHICHYOUCANBESERIOUSLYINJUREDORKILLED

!LWAYSPERFORMAPREOPERATIONINSPECTIONBEFOREEACHUSEANDCORRECTANY

PROBLEMSFOUND

Before beginning your pre-operation checks, be sure the engine is level and the

engine switch is in the OFF position.

!LWAYSCHECKTHEFOLLOWINGITEMSBEFOREYOUSTARTTHEENGINE

Check the General Condition of the Engine

,OOKAROUNDANDUNDERNEATHTHEENGINEFORSIGNSOFOILORFUELLEAKS

2EMOVEANYEXCESSIVEDIRTORDEBRISESPECIALLYAROUNDTHEMUFFLERANDRECOILSTARTER

,OOKFORSIGNSOFDAMAGE

#HECKTHATALLSHIELDSANDCOVERSAREINPLACEANDALLNUTSBOLTSANDSCREWSARE

TIGHTENED

Review the engine manual in addition to this instruction manual before

engine startup and before operating the machine.

FUEL FILLER CAP

MAXIMUM

FUEL LEVEL

#HECKTHEENGINEOILLEVELSEEPAGE

2UNNINGTHEENGINEWITHALOWOILLEVELCAN

CAUSEENGINEDAMAGE

#HECKTHEAIRFILTERELEMENTSEEPAGE!

DIRTYAIRFILTERELEMENTWILLRESTRICTAIRFLOWTOTHE

CARBURETTORREDUCINGENGINEPERFORMANCE

#HECKTHESHAFTGUARDSTRIGGERSSTOPSWITCH

HANDLESANDCUTTINGHEAD

Check the Engine

#HECKTHEFUELLEVEL3TARTINGWITHAFULLTANK

OFFUELWILLHELPTOELIMINATEORREDUCEOPERATING

INTERRUPTIONSFORREFUELLING

Pre Operation Check

Not for

Reproduction

OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS

s0LACETHETRIMMERONAHARDLEVELSURFACE

s0RESSTHEPRIMERTIMES

s3ET34/0SWITCHTOTHEh/.vPOSITION

3LIDEITBACKWARDSTOWARDSTHEENGINE

1 – Get ready…

s3ECURETHETHROTTLELEVERASFOLLOWS

n0RESSANDHOLDTHETHROTTLERELEASE

n0RESSANDHOLDTHETHROTTLELEVER

n0RESSTHETHROTTLELOCK

n.OWLETGOOFTHETHROTTLERELEASEANDTHROTTLELEVER

s3ETTHECHOKELEVERTO#LOSED

2 – Set

Quick Start

Review the instructions provided for any safety precautions that should be

observed when operating the trimmer!

s0ULLTHESTARTERCORDUNTILYOUFEELITRESIST

4HENTUGSHARPLYONTHESTARTERCORDORTIMES

s0LACETHETRIMMERONAHARDLEVELSURFACE

s.OWSETTHECHOKELEVERTOTHE/0%.POSITION

s4UGSHARPLYONTHESTARTERCORDASBEFORE

ORPULLSSHOULDSTARTYOURTRIMMER

If your engine fails to start repeat from step 1.

3 – Go!

CHOKE LEVER

/0%.

#,/3%$

NOTE: IF YOUR ENGINE REPEATEDLY FAILS TO

START REFER TO THE HONDA ENGINE MANUAL.

NOTE : Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return it

gently to prevent damage to the starter.

Not for

Reproduction

Practical tips

s 0RACTICEALLOPERATINGTECHNIQUESWITHTHEENGINESWITCHEDOFFBEFOREYOUSTARTTO

USETHEMACHINE

s 2EMOVE7EED'RASSWRAPPEDAROUND(EAD3HAFT

OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS

Emergency Stop procedure

s )FITBECOMESNECESSARYTOSTOPTHEMACHINE

IMMEDIATELY,ETGOOFTHETHROTTLELEVERAND

MOVETHESTOPSWITCHTOg/&&g

s.OTETHESWITCHWILLNEEDTOBERETURNEDTOTHE

g/.gPOSITIONPRIORTORESTARTING

Switching the engine off

Cutting Techniques

%MERGENCY3TOP

"PUSH"

Trimmer

.YLON(EAD

Pasture

Shrubs

Trees

Grass

Lawn edges

Borders

Brushcutter

steel blade

Lawn edges

Shrubs

Trees

Grass

Pasture

Ferns, weeds, light growth

What can I trim or slash?

"RUSHCUTTERSTRIMANDSLASHGRASSWEEDSANDPASTURE.YLONHEADSANDSTEELBLADES

ARESUITABLEFORDIFFERENTOPERATIONSASLISTEDBELOW/NLYUSETHEPARTICULARTRIMMING

ATTACHMENTFORTHELISTEDUSES

!TTACHMENT 9OUMAYTRIM $ONOTTRIM

DO NOT use steel wire or plastic-coated steel wire of any kind with your

trimmer head. Serious operator injury can result.

Periodically remove weed wrap to prevent overheating the drive shaft.

Weed wrap occurs when strands of weed become entangled around the

shaft beneath the debris shield. This condition prevents the shaft from

being properly cooled.

Take care with brushcutter - it is designed to remove foliage. Ensure

clearance to prevent inadvertant damage to healthy/wanted foliage.

When trimming or brushcutting, use

in a side to side motion.

Not for

Reproduction

OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS

Cutting Techniques

s 7HENPROPERLYEQUIPPEDWITHAGUARDANDCUTTINGHEADYOURUNITWILLTRIMUNSIGHTLY

WEEDSANDTALLGRASSINTHOSEHARDTOREACHAREASnALONGFENCESWALLSFOUNDATIONS

ANDAROUNDTREES)TCANALSOBEUSEDFORSCALPINGTOREMOVEVEGETATIONDOWNTOTHE

GROUNDFOREASIERPREPARATIONOFAGARDENORTOCLEANOUTAPARTICULARAREA

Even with care, trimming around foundations, brick or stone walls,

curves, etc. will result in above normal string wear.

Trimming / Mowing

s 3WINGTRIMMERWITHASICKLELIKEMOTIONFROM

SIDETOSIDE$ONOTTILTTHECUTTINGHEADDURING

THEPROCEDURE4ESTAREATOBETRIMMEDFOR

PROPERCUTTINGHEIGHT+EEPSTRINGHEADAT

SAMELEVELFOREVENDEPTHOFCUT

Be aware of the trimmer head rotation.

Straight shaft = Anti-Clockwise

Fence / Foundation Trimming

s !PPROACHTRIMMINGAROUNDCHAINLINKFENCESPICKETFENCESROCKWALLSAND

FOUNDATIONSSLOWLYTOCUTCLOSEWITHOUTWHIPPINGSTRINGAGAINSTTHEBARRIER)FTHE

STRINGCOMESINCONTACTWITHROCKBRICKWALLSORFOUNDATIONSITWILLBREAKORFRAY

)FSTRINGSNAGSFENCINGITWILLSNAPOFF

Trimming Around Trees

s 4RIMAROUNDTREETRUNKSWITHASLOWAPPROACHSOSTRINGDOESNOTCONTACTBARK7ALK

AROUNDTHETREETRIMMINGFROMLEFTTORIGHT!PPROACHGRASSORWEEDSWITHTHETIPOF

THESTRINGANDTILTCUTTINGHEADSLIGHTLYFORWARD

Use extreme caution when SCALPING.

Keep a distance of 100 feet (30 metres)

between operator, other people and

animals during these operations.

Scalping

3CALPINGREFERSTOREMOVALOFALLVEGETATIONDOWNTOTHEGROUND4ODOTHISTILTTHE

CUTTINGHEADTOABOUTDEGREEANGLETOTHELEFT"YADJUSTINGTHEHANDLEYOUWILL

HAVEBETTERCONTROLDURINGTHISOPERATION4AKECAREWHENCUTTINGLOWTOTHEGROUND

ANDAVOIDSTRIKINGPROJECTILESTHATMAYINJUREYOUOTHERPEOPLEORCAUSEDAMAGETO

PROPERTY

Not for

Reproduction

Air filter

Maintenance

Maintenance of the air filter

Always switch off the machine and pull out of spark plug H.T. lead before carrying out any

maintenance work.

4HISMACHINEREQUIRESSPECIFICMAINTENANCETOENSURESAFEOPERATION&AILURE

TOMAINTAINTHEPRODUCTWILLRESULTINDAMAGEFAILUREINJURYANDVOIDPRODUCT

WARRANTY/BSERVEPRODUCTMAINTENANCEINSTRUCTIONSHEREINALSOASOUTLINED

INTHE(ONDA%NGINEMANUAL

!DIRTYAIRCLEANERWILLRESTRICTAIRFLOWTOTHECARBURETTORREDUCING

ENGINEPERFORMANCE)FYOUOPERATETHEENGINEINVERYDUSTYAREAS

CLEANTHEAIRFILTERELEMENTMOREOFTENTHANSPECIFIEDINTHE-!).4%.!.#%3#(%$5,%

/PERATINGTHEENGINEWITHOUTANAIRFILTERELEMENTORWITHADAMAGEDAIRFILTERELEMENT

WILLALLOWDIRTTOENTERTHEENGINECAUSINGRAPIDENGINEWEAR4HISTYPEOFDAMAGEIS

NOTCOVEREDBYTHE7ARRANTY

Inspection

0RESSTHELATCHTABONTHETOPOFTHEAIRCLEANERCOVERANDREMOVETHECOVER)NSPECT

THEFILTERELEMENT#LEANORREPLACEDIRTYFILTERELEMENTS!LWAYSREPLACEDAMAGEDFILTER

ELEMENTS

2EFERTOTHISPAGEFORINSTRUCTIONSTHATAPPLYTOTHEAIRCLEANERANDFILTERSERVICE

2EINSTALLTHEFILTERELEMENTANDAIRCLEANERCOVER

AIR CLEANER BODY AIR CLEANER BODY

CHOKE LEVER

UPPER TAB

FILTER ELEMENT

LOWER TABS

AIR CLEANER COVER

Tiller type:Standard/Pump type:

GX25

LOWER TABS

Not for

Reproduction

Air filter

Maintenance of the air filter

!LWAYSSWITCHOFFTHEMACHINEANDREMOVETHESPARKPLUG(4LEADBEFORECARRYINGOUT

ANYMAINTENANCEWORK

#LEANTHEFILTERELEMENTINWARMSOAPYWATER

 RINSEANDALLOWTODRYTHOROUGHLY/RCLEANIN

 NONFLAMMABLESOLVENTANDALLOWTODRY

$IPTHEFILTERELEMENTINCLEANENGINEOILTHEN

 SQUEEZEOUTALLEXCESSOIL4HEENGINEWILL 

 SMOKEWHENSTARTEDIFTOOMUCHOILISLEFTINTHE

 ELEMENT

7IPEDIRTFROMTHEAIRCLEANERBODYANDCOVER

 USINGAMOISTRAG"ECAREFULTOPREVENTDIRT

 FROMENTERINGTHECARBURETTOR

2EINSTALLTHEFILTERELEMENTANDAIRCLEANERCOVER

 SECURELY FILTER ELEMENT

GX25

Spark Plug

SPARK PLUG TYPE - NGK-CMR-5H

4HERECOMMENDEDSPARKPLUGHASTHECORRECTHEATRANGEFORNORMALENGINEOPERATING

TEMPERATURES

./4%!NINCORRECTSPARKPLUGCANCAUSEENGINEDAMAGE

&ORGOODPERFORMANCETHESPARKPLUGMUSTBEPROPERLYGAPPEDANDFREEOFDEPOSITS

2EMOVETHETOPCOVER,OOSENTHEMMHEX

 BOLTWITHAHEXAGONWRENCHTHENREMOVE

 THETOPCOVER

$ISCONNECTTHESPARKPLUGCAPANDREMOVE

 ANYDIRTFROMAROUNDTHESPARKPLUGAREA

2EMOVETHESPARKPLUGWITHAINCHSPARK

 PLUGWRENCH4/0#/6%2MM(%8"/,4

!SSEMBLEINREVERSEORDER

5 mm HEX BOLT

TOP COVER

SPARK PLUG

SPARK PLUG CAP

NOTE: For more detailed

Information see the HONDA

engine manual.

NOTE: For more detailed Information see the HONDA engine manual.

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