Honda Automobiles DT18 C manual

Oper ator´s manual DT18 DT18C Please read these instructions car efully and make sure you understand them bef ore using the machine. English[...]

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English – 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Operating Instructions for Lawn Dethatcher DT18, DT18C with supplement for accessories Introduction ......................................................... 2 Congratulations ................................................ 2 Use ................................................................... 2 Insure your machi[...]

2 – English INTRODUCTION Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Husqvarna lawn care product. Through your confidence in us, you have chosen an exceptionally high quality product. This manual is a valuable document. It describes your new Husqvarna machine. Read the manual carefully before attempting to use the machine. Following the instructio[...]

English – 3 801 1-243 SYMBOLS AND DECALS W ARNING! Xxxx xxx xxxx xx xxxx x xxxx. Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of personal injury , particularly if the reader should neglect to follow instructions given in the manual. IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Xxxx xxx xxxx xx xxxx x xxxx. Used in this publication to notify the reader of a[...]

4 – English SYMBOLS AND DECALS Location of decals 801 1-235[...]

English – 5 SYMBOLS AND DECALS Decal 14 Important information Read and make sure you understand the Operator ’ s Manual before use or maintenance. T o obtain a replacement manual, please contact your dealer . Observe all safety instructions; otherwise you may injure yourself or others around you. Make sure that the machine is in serviceable con[...]

6 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read this manual carefully before starting the machine. W ARNING! Under no circumstances may the original design of the machine be modified without written approval from the manufacturer . Such modifications not only affect the performance and durability of the machine but may even pose a safety risk for users and [...]

English – 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Husqvarna original spare parts are designed and specified to maintain high quality and correct fit for optimal durability and lifespan. From a safety point of view , you should only use Husqvarna original spare parts. • Check that all safety decals are in place. See the chapter ” Symbols and decals ” . ?[...]

8 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Preparations • Make sure that you always have first aid equipment at hand when using the machine. • Make sure nobody else is in the vicinity of the machine when you start the engine, engage the drive or run the machine. • Make sure animals and people maintain a safe distance from the machine. • Clear the ar[...]

English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Running • Do not use the machine on grades of more than 20 ° . We recommend working across slopes rather than up and down. This will yield a more even result. Do not leave the machine standing on a slope unattended. • Do not use the machine if you are tired, if you have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking o[...]

10 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Children Serious accidents can occur if you fail to be on guard for children in the vicinity of the machine. Never assume that children will stay put where you last saw them. • Keep children away from the machine. • Keep children away from the work area and under close supervision by another adult. • Keep an[...]

English – 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never fill the fuel tank indoors. Fuel system Close the fuel valve. • Only store fuel in containers approved for the purpose. • Never remove the fuel cap and fill the fuel tank when the engine is running. • Always stop the engine when refueling. • Do not smoke when filling the gasoline tank and do not pour[...]

12 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disconnect the spark plug cable before repair work. Maintenance • Never make adjustments with the engine running. • Disengage the drive units, shut off the engine and wait until all moving parts come to a complete stop before making adjustments, performing maintenance or cleaning the machine. • Disconnect th[...]

English – 13 PRESENT A TION Presentation Congratulations on your choice of an exceptionally high quality product. This operator ’ s manual describes the Husqvarna dethatcher . The machines are available in two basic designs — DT18C and DT18. The machines are equipped with a 4 or 5.5 hp Honda four-cycle engine. DT18C is the smaller machine. Th[...]

14 – English PRESENT A TION Main components and operating instruments 1. Engine 2. Depth knob with depth lock 3. Depth lever 4. Knob for collapsible handle (DT18C) 5. Control for seed hopper (Option DT18) 6. Clutch bar 7. Handle 801 1-104[...]

English – 15 PRESENT A TION Engine Exterior engine components and operating instruments 1. Throttle control 2. Starter 3. Starter handle 4. Fuel valve 5. Choke 6. Air filter 7. Spark plug 8. Muffler 1 1. Oil dipstick engine 12. Oil drainage engine 13. Oil level meter 14. Engine switch 15. Fuel tank 16. Fuel filler cap Throttle control The lever c[...]

16 – English PRESENT A TION Starter The starter is of the magnapull type with spring return. T o replace the return spring or starter cord, contact an authorized service workshop. Starter handle Misuse of the starter handle can damage the starter . Never twist the starter cord around your hand. Pull out the handle slowly until the gears mesh. Do [...]

English – 17 OFF OFF ON ON PRESENT A TION Spark plug The engine spark plug is hidden under the ignition cable shoe. When performing service, it is important that the engine cannot start accidentally . For this reason, always remove the ignition cable shoe from the spark plug. T o avoid pulling the cable, the cable shoe is equipped with a special [...]

18 – English PRESENT A TION Fuel tank Underneath the tank, there is a fuel filter combined with the fuel valve. The tank can be filled with 2.5 liters/0.66 US Gal in the DT18C or 3.6 liters/0.95 US Gal in the DT18. Fueling Read the safety instructions before fueling. Keep the fuel and fuel tank clean. Avoid filling the machine with dirty fuel. Ma[...]

English – 19 PRESENT A TION Cutting unit Depth lever Use the depth lever to raise and lower the blades between working and transport position. When the lever is up, the blades are in working position. Depth knob The knob is used to adjust the cutting depth of the blades. T urning the knob counterclockwise increases the working depth. Depth lock T[...]

20 – English PRESENT A TION Blade versatility Flail blade Thatch is the dense layer of clippings, roots and stems that forms between the soil and the base of the grass. As thatch builds up, it prevents water , air and fertilizer from being absorbed into the soil. This causes shallow root development leading to vulnerability to drought and frost. [...]

English – 21 OFF OFF ON ON RUNNING Starting the engine Check that all daily maintenance as described in the maintenance schedule has been performed. Check that there is sufficient fuel in the tank. Fuel valve Open the fuel valve. T urn the lever all the way to the right. Choke When starting the engine warm, the lever should be in the right positi[...]

22 – English OFF OFF ON ON RUNNING Starter handle Misuse of the starter handle can damage the starter . Do not twist the starter cord around your hand. Pull out the handle slowly until the gears mesh. Then give a sharp pull on the starter handle. Do not pull out the starter cord completely and do not let go of the starter handle when extended. Cu[...]

English – 23 RUNNING Before you start • Mow the lawn to its normal length. • Allow the lawn to dry . Wet conditions can cause extensive damage to healthy grass. • Set blade depth so that the blades just touch on a flat surface such as a sidewalk or driveway . • Lawns with deep thatch exceeding 2 cm may be best dethatched in two treatments[...]

24 – English MAINTENANCE 3/50 6/100 Page 1/25 Maintenance Daily maint. before starting Maintenance interval months/hours Check the engine oil level 34 ● Replace engine oil 1) 34 ● Check gearbox oil level 35 ● Replace gearbox oil 1) 35 ● Check the air filter 25 ● Clean the air filter 2) 25 ● Replace air filter cartridge 2) 25 ● Clean[...]

English – 25 Replacing the air filter If the engine seems weak, produces black smoke or runs unevenly , the air filter may be clogged. For this reason, it is important to clean and replace the air filter regularly (see the maintenance schedule for the proper service interval). Cleaning/replacement of the air filter is carried out as follows: 1. U[...]

26 – English Cleaning the sludge reservoir 1. Close the fuel valve. Idle adjustment 1. Start the engine and run it until it reaches normal working temperature. 2. Adjust the throttle to idle position or so that the engine runs at the lowest possible speed. 3. T urn the idle screw (1) so that the engine idles at 1250 – 1600 RPM. 4. Increase the [...]

English – 27 Ignition system The engine is equipped with an electronic ignition system. Only the spark plug requires maintenance. For recommended spark plug, see chapter ” T echnical data ” . MAINTENANCE IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Fitting the wrong spark plug type can damage the engine. 1. Remove the ignition cable shoe and clean around the spar[...]

28 – English MAINTENANCE Cutting unit Checking the drive belt 1. Allow the engine to cool. 2. Remove the spark plug cable. 3. Remove the belt guard (see illustration) on the left side of the machine. 4. Check that the belt is running in the proper track; the pulleys should guide the belt in a straight line. 5. Check that the belt and pulleys are [...]

English – 29 MAINTENANCE Wear/Rotation/Replacing flail blades After you have used your dethatcher for some time, the blades will begin to wear on the striking edge. When this happens, their dethatching performance will diminish. A new combing edge may be obtained by rotating the entire rotor shaft assembly laterally (end to end). This procedure c[...]

30 – English MAINTENANCE Replacing worn flail blades 1. Allow the engine to cool. 2. Disconnect the spark plug. 3. T ip the machine forward; see the section ” Tw o minute rule ” . 4 . Remove and dispose of the spring clips (3) (locking washer type) that hold the blade shaft (2) in place (see the sketch). 5. Inspect the blade shafts and replac[...]

English – 31 Wear/Replacing spring tines Over time and due to wear , the tines will diminish in length. When the tines can no longer be adjusted to comb 6 mm (1/4") into the soil, the tines must be replaced. MAINTENANCE Wear/Replacing delta blades Over time and due to wear , the blades will diminish in length. Once the blades have worn down [...]

32 – English MAINTENANCE T wo minute rule The machine may be tipped forward to facilitate access for cleaning or service, but no longer than 2 minutes . If the machine is held in this position for too long, the engine can be damaged by gasoline draining into the crankcase. Should this happen, perform an extra oil change on the engine. Remove the [...]

English – 33 LUBRICA TION Lubrication schedule General Stop the engine and remove the ignition cable before attempting to lubricate the machine. Unless otherwise specified, when lubricating with grease use Husqvarna ’ s Universal Grease no. 5310038- 01 or Husqvarna ’ s Lubrication Grease UL 21 no. 5310060-74. Wipe away excessive grease after [...]

34 – English LUBRICA TION 1. Engine oil The engine should be warm (but not hot) when changing the oil. W arm oil flows out faster and leaves a smaller quantity of old oil inside the engine. 1. Place a suitable vessel underneath the oil drainage screw . Remove the oil dipstick (1) and the oil drainage screw (4). T ip: Make a channel using a piece [...]

English – 35 LUBRICA TION 2. Oil change reduction gear 1:6 The reduction gear only appears on a special version of model DT18C. The engine ’ s reduction axle does not have a drainage screw , but the oil can be drained through the level plug hole (2) by tipping the machine forward. Because it is dif ficult to avoid spilling gasoline and releasin[...]

36 – English LUBRICA TION 4. Blades Cover the blades with a thin coat of oil to avoid rust. This is particularly important prior to winter storage or if the machine will not be used for a period of longer than 30 days. 5. Depth lever It is important to lubricate all links and joints so that they do not bind. Use 30W engine oil. 6. Handle Only app[...]

English – 37 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Action The engine will not start • User error Fuel valve closed. Open the fuel valve. Choke valve open. Close the choke with cold engine. Engine switch in OFF position. T urn the engine switch to ON. • Fuel system Fuel tank empty . Fill with fuel. Machine stored without Clean tank, sludge reservoir a[...]

38 – English STORAGE T o ready the machine for storage, follow these steps: 1. Clean the machine carefully , particularly the chassis and working equipment. Mend damage to the paint to prevent rust. 2. Inspect the machine for worn or damaged parts and tighten any nuts or bolts that may have become loose. 3. Change the engine oil; dispose of prope[...]

English – 39 Specifications DT18C DT18 Engine Honda GX120 Honda GX160 Cylinder volume 119 cm 3 (7.3 cu in) 163 cm 3 (9.9 cu in) Power 4 h p (3 kW ) a t 3600 RPM 5.5 hp (4 kW) at 3600 RPM T orque 7.4 Nm at 2500 RPM 10.8 Nm at 2500 RPM Spark plug NGK BPR6ES NGK BPR6ES DENSO W20EPR-U DENSO W20EPR-U Reduction gear 1:6 (special design) - Fuel volume 2[...]

40 – English WIRING DIAGRAM 1. Engine switch 2. T ransistor ignition unit 3. Spark plug 4. Oil level meter Legend for color abbreviations in wiring diagram RD = Red SV = Black GL = Y ellow 801 1-050 801 1-287[...]

English – 41 1. Handle 2. Oil refill engine 3. Oil refill reduction gear 4. Clutch cable 5. Clutch bar Assembly – delivery service 1. Fit the handle and tighten it in place. The handle for the DT18C model is collapsible but the DT18 model has a fixed handle. 2. Fill the engine with the manufacturer- recommended oil. See chapter ” Lubrication/[...]

42 – English 2. A) Attach the chute assembly (G) to the machine with three 1/4"-20 round head screws (H) above and two 1/4"-20 hex bolts (J) on the side (see illustration). It is easier if you remove the clutch cable adjustment unit. B) Refit the wheels with the catcher tray wheel plate (I). C) Fit the catcher plate to the machine by in[...]

English – 43 Assembly directions, seed hopper SD18 (P/N 540000060) 1. Remove both back wheels (E), the wheel plate and accessories. Remove the guard (B), the neoprene deflector (C) and the deflector strap (D) by removing the ten (6 + 4) slotted screws (A). F . Agitator G. Control cable H. Seed hopper I. W asher J. Lock washer K. Right wheel L. 1/[...]

44 – English 3. Adapt the handle for assembly of the control lever mounting by drilling two holes in the handle (see illustration). 4. Fit the seed control lever on the handle with the accompanying 1/4" hex screws (Z), washers (Y) and hex nuts (W). Affix the cable to the handle in three places using the cable brackets (X) (see illustration).[...]

English – 45 SUPPLEMENT Instructions for the catcher bag W ARNING! Machines equipped with a catcher must not be used with defective catcher bags or without the catcher bag. They pose a risk of thrown stones, eye injury and inhalation of pollution. Connecting the catcher plate Fit the hooks from the plate in the tracks at the back of the machine. [...]

46 – English 801 1-1 19 SUPPLEMENT Instructions for the seeder General information The seed hopper is mounted on the rear of the machine. The seeds are released with a lateral space of approximately 5 cm ( 2") after the blades have cut the soil. As the seeder moves forward, the powerful neoprene deflector evens the earth behind the machine t[...]

English – 47 Action Date, stamp, signature SER VICE JOURNAL Delivery service 1. Break the packaging and make sure the machine has not been damaged in transport. 2. Where applicable, assembly accompanying components. 3. Check that the machine design corresponds to the customer order . 4. Check that the right amount of oil is in the engine and tran[...]

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