Honda HP250 User Manual

Throttle lever The throttle lever controls engine speed. When the throttle lever is moved to the START (CHOKE) position, it also clo

Gear shift-lever Use the gear shift lever to select drive speed or to back up. Shift gears with the engine running and the drive

Steering clutch levers Use the steering clutch levers to steer the power carrier. Pull up the right lever to steer right. Pull up

4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Check the power carrier on level ground with the engine stopped. FUEL Unscrew the fuel tank cap, and check

GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol (“gasohol”), be sure its octane rating is at least

ENGINE OIL The engine oil level must be checked with the power carrier parked on a level surface. 1. Remove the oil filler cap, a

AIR CLEANER 1. Remove the wing nut to remove the air cleaner cover. 2. Remove and inspect the air cleaner element. If the element

5. OPERATION Starting the engine 1. Check that the gear shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position. Allow the drive clutch levers to r

3. Move the throttle lever to the START (CHOKE) position. START (CHOKE) THROTTLE LE NOTE: If restarting a warm engine, the choke wil

5. Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly. CAUTION: l Do not allow the starter grip to snap ba

‘Operating the power carrier 1. Move the throttle lever to the LO position. THROTTLE ‘LEVER 2. Move the gear shift lever to the desi

3. Squeeze the drive clutch levers down against the handlebars smoothly and quickly. After. the power carrier starts to move, adjus

Stopping the engine 1. Release the drive clutch levers to disengage the drive and apply the brake. STOP \ DRIVE CLUTCk LEVERS 2. Mov

3. Move the throttle lever to the LO position. THROTTLE LEVER 4. Turn the engine switch to either OFF position. ENGINE SWITCH 21

5. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. 22

High altitude operation At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be excessively rich. Performance will decrease,

Load carrying safety To avoid accidents or overturning: l Observe the load limits described on page 27. l Do not stack the load so

Tie-bo\?rn hooks Secure the load in the carrier bed with strong ropes or straps attached to the tie-down hooks. CAUTION: Do not att

Dumping loads Dump loads with the power carrier stopped and the drive clutch levers released. . 1. Pull the carrier bed release leve

Load carrying capacity m#m To avoid personal injury and property or equipment damage due to overturning, do not carry loads on upwar

Thank you for purchasing a Honda POWER CARRIER. This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Honda HP250 POWER CARRIER. Ho

7. MAlMTENANCE Periodic maintenance and adjustment is necessary to keep the power carrier in good operating condition. Inspect or ser

Maintenance schedule Your power carrier should be serviced regularly to assure maximum service life. TEM Perform at every indicated mo

Hand tools The tools supplied with the carrier are necessary for performing some periodic maintenance, simple adjustments and repairs.

Engine oil change NOTE: Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and com- ‘plete draining. Changing the oil 1.

Spark plug service Recommended spark plug: BMR4A (NGK) To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly gapped and

Servicing the air cleaner A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent car- buretor malfunction, service

Adjusting the track tautness If the tracks are not properly taut, they may slip off the wheels or their service life may be marke

DRIVE CLUTCH LEVERS CLUTCH ARM Adjusting the drive clutch cable The clutch will slip and the power carrier may not move unless the

Adjusting the brake cable 1. Check whether the brake spring collar is 14-l 6 mm (0.55-0.63 in) from the spring holder when the driv

Checking brake wear Check the brake shoe wear indication only after the brake cable has been properly adjusted. Brake shoe wear is OK

1. POWER CARRIER SAFETY ... 3 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ... 5 3. CONTROLS ...

Adjusting the steering clutch cable Steering control will be impaired unless both steering clutch cables are ad- justed properly. 1. Wi

Adjusting the dumping lock cable 1. With the carrier locked, check whether the play at the end of the carrier bed release lever is

Checking the transmission oil Remove the check bolt and check that the oil is up to the lower edge of the check bolt hole. If it

Spark arrester maintenance (Optional part) The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while after stopping

Lubrication Grease the points noted below, at least once a year or after any time you have washed the carrier. Recommended grease:

Temporary installation of a disengaged-track In the unlikely event that a track slips off the sprockets during operation, pro- ceed wit

6. Remove the sprocket 7. First install the track onto the forward driven wheel and then place the sprocket in the rear of the t

When transporting or storing the power carrier, make sure the engine switch is in the STOP position and the spark plug cap is di

l Keep all sparks and open flames away when draining the fuel. l Perform the operation in a well-ventilated location. l Dispose of

9. TROUBLESHOOTING To assure maximum service life from your carrier, don’t disassemble it un- necessarily. If the following basic tro

1. POWER CARRIER SAFETY l Honda power carriers are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instruction

Type Honda power.carrier HP250 (CA) Power product description code .NAl Ennine I GVI OOKI I Engine type Displacement Bore and stroke Single

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FUEL FILLER CAP I ENGINE SWITCH FILLER CAP WRACK 5

THROTTLE LEVER \ DRIVE CLUTCH LEVERS r-- +iJEL VALVE TRANSMISSION GUARD 6

3. CONTROLS Fuel valve The fuel valve opens and closes the fuel passage to the carburetor. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position