honda-power-equipment bc2401ic User Manual
Part No. 500264
Form No. F101001A
WARNING: DO NOT
1. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed
area. Exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison.
area. Exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison.
2. DO NOT place hands or feet near
moving or rotating parts.
moving or rotating parts.
3. DO NOT store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame, or devices such as a
stove, furnace, or water heater which use
a pilot light or devices which can create a
spark.
near an open flame, or devices such as a
stove, furnace, or water heater which use
a pilot light or devices which can create a
spark.
4. DO NOT refuel indoors where area is
not well ventilated. Outdoor refueling is
recommended.
not well ventilated. Outdoor refueling is
recommended.
5. DO NOT fill fuel tank while engine is
running. Allow engine to cool for 2
minutes before refueling. Store fuel in
approved safety containers.
running. Allow engine to cool for 2
minutes before refueling. Store fuel in
approved safety containers.
6. DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while
engine is running.
engine is running.
7. DO NOT operate engine when smell of
gasoline is present or other explosive
conditions exist.
gasoline is present or other explosive
conditions exist.
8. DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is
spilled. Move machine away from the spill
and avoid creating any ignition until the
gasoline has evaporated.
spilled. Move machine away from the spill
and avoid creating any ignition until the
gasoline has evaporated.
9. DO NOT transport unit with fuel in tank.
10. DO NOT smoke when filling fuel tank.
11. DO NOT choke carburetor to stop
engine. Whenever possible, gradually
reduce engine speed before stopping.
engine. Whenever possible, gradually
reduce engine speed before stopping.
12. DO NOT run engine at exces-
sive speeds. This may result in
injury
sive speeds. This may result in
injury
laws apply on federal lands.
21. DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylinder, or
fins because contact may cause burns.
fins because contact may cause burns.
22. DO NOT run engine without air cleaner
or air cleaner cover.
or air cleaner cover.
23. DO NOT operate during excessive
vibration!
24. DO NOT leave machine unattended
while in operation.
vibration!
24. DO NOT leave machine unattended
while in operation.
25. DO NOT park machine on a steep grade
or slope.
or slope.
WARNING: DO
1. ALWAYS DO remove the wire from the
spark plug when servicing the engine or
equipment TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING.
spark plug when servicing the engine or
equipment TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING.
2. DO keep cylinder fins and governor
parts free of grass and other debris
which can affect engine speed.
parts free of grass and other debris
which can affect engine speed.
3. DO pull starter cord slowly until resis-
tance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid
kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.
tance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid
kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.
4. DO examine muffler periodically to be
sure it is functioning effectively. A worn or
leaking muffler should be repaired or
replaced as necessary.
sure it is functioning effectively. A worn or
leaking muffler should be repaired or
replaced as necessary.
5. DO use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can
gum carburetor and cause leakage.
gum carburetor and cause leakage.
6. DO check fuel lines and fittings frequently
for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary
for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary
7. Follow engine manufacturer operating
and maintenance instructions.
and maintenance instructions.
8. Inspect machine and work area before
starting unit.
starting unit.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
LIT. BAG & CONTROLS
LABELS
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS DRAWING & LIST
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY PROCEDURE
GENERAL SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
LIT. BAG & CONTROLS
LABELS
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS DRAWING & LIST
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY PROCEDURE
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OPERATOR
VIBRATION
SOUND TESTS
VIBRATION LEVEL 1.1g
Vibration levels at the operators handles were
measured in the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal
directions using calibrated vibration test equipment.
Tests were performed on 05/19/95 under the
conditions listed:
measured in the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal
directions using calibrated vibration test equipment.
Tests were performed on 05/19/95 under the
conditions listed:
WIND SPEED:
WIND DIRECTION:
HUMIDITY:
TEMPERATURE:
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:
GENERAL CONDITION:
SOUND
Sound tests conducted were in accordance
with 79/113/EEC and were performed on 05/19/
95 under the conditions listed:
with 79/113/EEC and were performed on 05/19/
95 under the conditions listed:
GENERAL CONDITION:
30.06" Hg (763mm Hg)
67%
South
5 MPH (8 kmh)
WIND SPEED:
WIND DIRECTION:
HUMIDITY:
TEMPERATURE:
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:
Sunny
30.06" Hg (763mm Hg)
67 %
S.W.
5 MPH (8 kmh)
72 °F (22.2 °C)
Sunny
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THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY.
DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL &
ENGINE MANUAL.”
ENGINE MANUAL.”
& /or damage to unit.
13. DO NOT tamper with governor springs,
governor links or other parts which may
change the governed engine speed.
governor links or other parts which may
change the governed engine speed.
14. DO NOT tamper with the engine speed
selected by the engine manufacturer.
selected by the engine manufacturer.
15. DO NOT check for spark with spark plug
or spark plug wire removed. Use an
approved tester.
or spark plug wire removed. Use an
approved tester.
16. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug
removed. If engine is flooded, place throttle
in “FAST” position and crank until engine
starts.
removed. If engine is flooded, place throttle
in “FAST” position and crank until engine
starts.
17. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard
object or metal tool as this may cause
flywheel to shatter in operation. Use proper
tools to service engine.
object or metal tool as this may cause
flywheel to shatter in operation. Use proper
tools to service engine.
18. DO NOT operate engine without a
muffler. Inspect periodically and replace, if
necessary. If engine is equipped with
muffler deflector, inspect periodically and
replace, if necessary, with correct deflector.
muffler. Inspect periodically and replace, if
necessary. If engine is equipped with
muffler deflector, inspect periodically and
replace, if necessary, with correct deflector.
19. DO NOT operate engine with an
accumulation of grass, leaves, dirt or other
combustible material in the muffler area.
accumulation of grass, leaves, dirt or other
combustible material in the muffler area.
20. DO NOT use this engine on any forest
covered, brush covered, or grass covered
unimproved land unless a spark arrester is
installed on the muffler. The arrester must
be maintained in effective working order by
the operator. In the State of California the
above is required by law (Section 4442 of
the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal
covered, brush covered, or grass covered
unimproved land unless a spark arrester is
installed on the muffler. The arrester must
be maintained in effective working order by
the operator. In the State of California the
above is required by law (Section 4442 of
the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal
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IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY
WARNING:
The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
62 °F (16.7 °C)
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