HONDA DT18 User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Operating Instructions for
Lawn Dethatcher DT18, DT18C
with supplement for accessories
Introduction ......................................................... 2
Congratulations ................................................ 2
Use ................................................................... 2
Insure your machine ........................................ 2
Good service .................................................... 2
Serial number ................................................... 2
Symbols and decals ............................................ 3
Decals and machine-bound instructions .......... 3
Location of decals ............................................ 4
Translation of instructions ................................ 5
Safety instructions .............................................. 6
General use ..................................................... 6
Preparations ..................................................... 8
Running ............................................................ 9
Movement/Transport ...................................... 10
Storage .......................................................... 10
Children .......................................................... 10
Fuel system ................................................... 11
Maintenance .................................................. 12
Presentation ...................................................... 13
Presentation ................................................... 13
Main components and operating instruments 14
Engine ............................................................ 15
Cutting unit ..................................................... 19
Blade versatility .............................................. 20
Setting blade height ....................................... 20
Running .............................................................. 21
Starting the engine ......................................... 21
Cutting the engine .......................................... 22
Before you start .............................................. 23
Starting .......................................................... 23
Finishing ......................................................... 23
Maintenance ...................................................... 24
Maintenance schedule ................................... 24
Replacing the air filter .................................... 25
Cleaning the sludge reservoir ........................ 26
Idle adjustment ............................................... 26
Ignition system ............................................... 27
Cutting unit ..................................................... 28
Two minute rule .............................................. 32
Cleaning and washing ................................... 32
Lubrication ......................................................... 33
Lubrication schedule ...................................... 33
General .......................................................... 33
Engine oil ....................................................... 34
Oil change reduction gear 1:6 ........................ 35
Depth knob with depth lock ............................ 36
Blades ............................................................ 36
Depth lever ..................................................... 36
Handle ............................................................ 36
Troubleshooting ................................................ 37
Storage ............................................................... 38
Winter storage ................................................ 38
Service ........................................................... 38
Technical data ................................................... 39
Wiring diagram .................................................. 40
Assembly instructions...................................... 41
Assembly – delivery service .......................... 41
Assembly directions,
catcher bag DT18 .......................................... 42
Assembly directions, seed hopper SD18 ........ 43
Supplement ........................................................ 45
Instructions for the catcher bag ...................... 45
Instructions for the seeder .............................. 46
Service journal ................................................... 47
Delivery service .............................................. 47
After the first 20 hours .................................... 47