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DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY

Honda Power Equipment

This warranty is limited to the following Honda Power Equipment products when 
distributed by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Power Equipment Division, 4900 Marconi 
Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005-8847, purchased at retail or placed in rental service on 
or after January 1, 2010.

(1) Private residential: Used in maintaining owner’s primary and/or secondary residence. 

Any other use, including but not limited to informal “for hire” use, is considered 

commercial/rental/institutional use.

(2) Drive cable limited lifetime warranty is valid for the original purchaser only.

To Qualify for This Warranty:

The product must be purchased in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin 
Islands from American Honda or a dealer authorized by American Honda to sell 
those products. This warranty applies to first retail purchaser and each subsequent 
owner during the applicable warranty time period, unless noted otherwise.

What American Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty:

American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be 
defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable 
warranty time period. Warranty repairs and replacements will be made without 
charge for parts or labor. Anything replaced under warranty becomes the property of 
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All parts replaced under warranty will be 
considered as part of the original product, and any warranty on those parts will 
expire coincident with the original product warranty.

To Obtain Warranty Service:

You must, at your expense, take the Honda Power Equipment product, accessory, 
replacement part, apparel, or the power equipment on which the 
accessory or replacement part is installed, and proof of purchase to any Honda 
Power Equipment dealer in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the 
U.S. Virgin Islands who is authorized to sell and/or service that product, during the 
dealer’s normal business hours. To locate a dealer near you, visit 
our web site at PowerEquipment.Honda.com and click on Find a Dealer.
If you are unable to obtain warranty service or are dissatisfied with the warranty 
service you receive, contact the owner of the dealership involved; 
normally this will resolve the problem. However, if you should require further 
assistance, write or call the Power Equipment Customer Relations Department of 
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. See “How to Contact Honda” on 

page 29

.

Exclusions:

1. Any damage or deterioration resulting from the following: 

-  Neglect of the periodic maintenance as specified in this manual

-  Improper repair or maintenance

-  Operating methods other than those indicated in this product owner’s manual

-  Increasing engine speed beyond factory specification

-  The use of non-genuine Honda parts, accessories, lubricants, and fluids other 

than those approved by Honda

-  Exposure of the product to soot and smoke, chemical agents, bird droppings, 

sea water, salt, or other corrosive environments.

-  Collision, fuel contamination or deterioration, neglect, unauthorized alteration, 

misuse, incorporation or use of unsuitable attachments or parts 

-  Normal wear and tear (including, but not limited to, normal fading of painted or 

plated surfaces, sheet peeling, and other natural deterioration)

2. Consumable parts: Honda does not warrant parts deterioration due to normal 

wear and tear. The following parts are not covered by warranty (unless they are 
needed as a part of another warranted repair): spark plug, fuel filter, air cleaner 
element, clutch disc, tire, wheel bearing, recoil starter rope, cable, belt, cutter 
blade, oil, and grease.

3. Cleaning, adjustment, and normal periodic maintenance work (carburetor 

cleaning, engine oil draining, blade sharpening, belt and cable adjustments).

4. Any product that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a 

financial institution or insurer.

5. Auger and paddle assemblies of snow throwers, tiller tines of roto-tillers, mower 

blades and mower deck housings, are specifically not warranted against impact 
damage, including but not limited to, abrasive damage.

Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of Implied 
Warranties:

American Honda disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the product, 
transportation, commercial loss, or any other incidental or consequential damage. 
Any implied warranties are limited to the duration of this written limited warranty. 

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or 
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so 
the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you 
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to 
state.

Honda Parts, Accessories, and Apparel 

This warranty is limited to Honda Power Equipment parts, accessories, and apparel when 
distributed by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., 4900 Marconi Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia 
30005-8847. 

To Qualify for This Warranty:

1. The parts, accessories, or apparel must be purchased from American Honda or 

a dealer authorized by American Honda to sell those products in the United 
States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Parts and Accessories must be 
purchased for installation on original Honda equipment or engines to be eligible 
for warranty coverage. Installing parts and accessories on non-Honda products 
or engines voids this warranty.

2. You must be the first retail purchaser. This warranty is not transferable to 

subsequent owners.

What American Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty: 

American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any Honda Power Equipment 
parts, accessories, replacement parts, or apparel that are proven to be defective in 
material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable warranty time 
period. Anything replaced under warranty becomes the property of American Honda 
Motor Co., Inc. The warranty on all parts, accessories, and apparel replaced under 
warranty will expire coincident with the original warranty on the replaced parts, 
accessories, or apparel.
Parts and accessories installed by a dealer who is authorized by American Honda to 
sell them will be repaired or replaced under warranty without charge for parts or 
labor. If installed by anyone else, parts and accessories will be repaired or replaced 
under warranty without charge for parts, but any labor charges will be the 
responsibility of the purchaser. 
Apparel will be repaired or replaced under warranty without any charge.

To Obtain Warranty Service: 

You must, at your expense, take the Honda Power Equipment part, accessory, 
apparel or the Honda Power Equipment on which the part or accessory is installed, 
and proof of purchase to any Honda Power Equipment dealer in the United States, 
Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands who is authorized to sell that product, during 
the dealer's normal business hours. To locate a dealer near you, visit our web site at 
PowerEquipment.Honda.com and click on Find a Dealer. 
If you are unable to obtain warranty service or are dissatisfied with the warranty 
service you receive, contact the owner of the dealership involved; normally this will 
resolve the problem. However, if you should require further assistance, write or call 
the Power Equipment Customer Relations Department of American Honda Motor 
Co., Inc. See “How to Contact Honda” on 

page 29

.

Exclusions: 

This warranty does not extend to parts, accessories, or apparel affected or 
damaged by collision, normal wear, use in an application for which the product was 
not designed or any other misuse, neglect, incorporation or use of unsuitable 
attachments or parts, unauthorized alteration, improper installation, or any causes 
other than defects in material or workmanship of the product. Installing parts and 
accessories on non-Honda products or engines voids this warranty.

Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of Implied 
Warranties: 

American Honda disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the product, 
or the power equipment on which the product is installed, transportation, 
commercial loss, or any other incidental or consequential damage. Any implied 
warranties are limited to the duration of this written warranty. Some states do not 
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the 
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above 
exclusions and limitations may not apply to you. 
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights 
which vary from state to state.

PWL50623-X

PRODUCTS COVERED 

BY THIS WARRANTY

LENGTH OF WARRANTY 

(from date of original retail purchase)

PRIVATE 

RESIDENTIAL

(1)

COMMERCIAL/

RENTAL/

INSTITUTIONAL

HHT25S, HHT35S 

(2)

.

24 months

12 months

PRODUCTS COVERED 

BY THIS WARRANTY

LENGTH OF WARRANTY 

(from date of original retail purchase)

PRIVATE 

RESIDENTIAL

COMMERCIAL/

RENTAL/

INSTITUTIONAL

Parts

6 months

3 months

Accessories

12 months

3 months

Apparel

6 months

3 months

Summary of Contents for HHT25S

Page 1: ...ebris Shields 21 Cutting Line Heads 22 TRANSPORTING 24 Before Loading 24 Loading 24 STORAGE 24 Fuel 24 Oil 24 Cleaning 24 Storage Location 25 Removing From Storage 25 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 Engine Will No...

Page 2: ...esigned to cut grass weeds brush and or wood if equipped with an appropriate cutting attachment Other uses can result in injury to the operator or damage to the trimmer and other property These Honda...

Page 3: ...S HANGER DEBRIS SHIELD WITH CUTOFF KNIFE DRIVE CABLE FRAME PIPE LOOP HANDLE THROTTLE SET BUTTON OPERATOR PRESENCE LEVER THROTTLE TRIGGER IGNITION SWITCH CUTTING LINE HEAD GEAR CASE GEAR CASE IGNITION...

Page 4: ...trigger facing to the right 3 Adjust the handlebar position as shown WARNING Improper assembly can cause an unsafe condition that can lead to serious injury or death Follow the procedures and precauti...

Page 5: ...mmer head and tighten it by hand in the direction shown 7 Remove the 4 mm hex wrench from the gear case hole All output shafts use left hand threads Brush Wood 50 tooth Shield and Head Installation Pr...

Page 6: ...th the blade cover fully seated on the blade latch the tab over the post Add Engine Oil The trimmer is shipped WITHOUT OIL in the engine Place the trimmer on a level surface and then remove the oil fi...

Page 7: ...ting the trimmer carefully inspect the area and remove all objects that could be thrown by or entangled in the cutting attachment such as rocks broken glass nails wire or string Clear the area of chil...

Page 8: ...he trimmer on a level surface with the engine stopped 1 Rest the trimmer on a level surface as shown 2 Remove the oil filler cap dipstick and wipe it clean 3 Insert and remove the dipstick without scr...

Page 9: ...Do not operate the trimmer until the problem is corrected Prolonged exposure to vibration may cause Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome HAVS Symptoms include loss of skin color in the hands and numbness or a...

Page 10: ...ebris that strikes the hard surface will ricochet away from you Gravel loose stones etc can be picked up by the nylon cutting lines or blade and thrown many feet with enough force to cause serious per...

Page 11: ...rub or sapling away to free the blade Do not use the blade as a lever Operation on Slopes Start on the low side of a slope and work upward This will reduce your risk of slipping and falling and it wil...

Page 12: ...rottle set button is used to hold the throttle trigger at the fast idle position for starting Do not allow the cutting line or blade to contact any obstruction when starting the engine with the thrott...

Page 13: ...resistance then pull briskly Return the starter grip gently 7 If the choke lever was moved to the CLOSED position to start the engine gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine warms up All...

Page 14: ...1 4 inch 6 mm exposed in the inner housing radius Do this for both sides The line will only move in one direction Pull the trimmer line through the inner housing to unload Semi Matic bump feed Cuttin...

Page 15: ...be careful when working around gasoline Use only a nonflammable solvent not gasoline to clean parts Keep cigarettes sparks and flames away from all fuel related parts Maintenance Schedule 1 Log the h...

Page 16: ...lean the filter more often when used in dusty areas Replace the filter every 2 years or 150 hours of use A properly maintained air filter will help prevent dirt from entering your engine Dirt entering...

Page 17: ...lace the spark plug every 2 years or after 300 hours of use Required Spark Plug NGK CMR5H NOTICE An incorrect spark plug can cause engine damage 1 Use a 4 mm Allen wrench to loosen the 5 x 12 mm hex b...

Page 18: ...ng fins 3 Install the fan cover and tighten the 5 mm hex bolt securely Throttle Cable Inspection Verify the throttle trigger operates smoothly releases properly and the throttle cable is undamaged If...

Page 19: ...r If the fuel filter is dirty wash it with nonflammable solvent Be careful to avoid damaging the filter 5 Replace the filter if it is damaged or excessively dirty 6 Rinse sediment from the fuel tank w...

Page 20: ...ler tighten the blade lock nut for you before using the trimmer If the blade lock nut is tightened too much the output shaft can break If the blade lock nut is not tightened enough the blade could com...

Page 21: ...ced Changing the Debris Shield Refer to the applicable illustration for removing and installing the debris shields Tighten the spacer bolts washers to the specified torque TORQUE 30 in lb 3 4 N m DEBR...

Page 22: ...while the semi matic head has a spring loaded round button on the bottom of the head which automatically extends the line during use when bumped on the ground Do not use any kind of metal wire or wir...

Page 23: ...o let the line slip under the spool When the spool reaches the bottom of the housing the lines should snap out of the spool notches If you are not sure if the lines have snapped out of the notches gen...

Page 24: ...out of the carburetor back to the fuel tank and then drain this fuel from the tank Oil Change the engine oil see page 16 Add oil in the engine cylinder to prevent rust 1 Remove the spark plug page 17...

Page 25: ...__________________________________ Date of purchase _____________________________________ Possible Cause Correction Ignition switch is in the STOP position Turn the ignition switch ON Choke is not in...

Page 26: ...hat May Affect Emissions If you are aware of any of the following symptoms have your engine inspected and repaired by your servicing dealer Hard starting or stalling after starting Rough idle Misfirin...

Page 27: ...capacity 2 7 fl oz 80 cc 3 4 fl oz 100 cc Carburetor type Diaphragm type overflow return with fuel pump Air cleaner Single element semi dry Idle speed 3 100 200 rpm Noise 94 8 dBA 8000 rpm Model GX25...

Page 28: ...eteriorates with age so try to avoid storing it for long periods especially in summer heat Fuel stabilizer will extend the shelf life of gasoline but it will not reconstitute stale fuel When you finis...

Page 29: ...e of approval for printing American Honda Motor Co Inc reserves the right however to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation what...

Page 30: ...ed warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusions an...

Page 31: ...coverage under the emission warranty solely for use of non Honda replacement parts or service performed at a location other than an authorized Honda dealership however use of a part that is not funct...

Page 32: ...32 NOTES...

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Page 34: ...34 NOTES...

Page 35: ...eleased to any other company or organization Failure to register your trimmer does not diminish your warranty rights Please complete and mail the postage paid card or register online at powerequipment...

Page 36: ...nd click Submit It s that simple Power Equipment Division American Honda Motor Co Inc 4900 Marconi Dr Alpharetta GA 30005 9956 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES Product Registration...

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