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Thank you for purchasing a Honda power carrier. We want to help you get the best results from your new power carrier and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do that; please read it carefully. This owners manual describes the operation and maintenance of the HP400 power carrier. All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time
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CONTENTS 1. SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Safety label locations.. ............................................................................................................ .3 Safety Information .................................................................................................................. .4 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ...............................
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1. SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS The labels shown here contain important safety information. Please read them carefully. These labels are considered permanent parts of your power carrier, so if a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your authorized Honda power carrier dealer for a replacement. NAT SURFACE: 881 Ibs REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR DETAILS.
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SAFETY INFORMATION Honda power carriers are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions. Read and understand the Owner’s Manual before operating the power carrier. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. Keep children and pets away from the area of operation to avoid possible injury from contact with the power carrier. To avoid accidents or loss of control, do no ride on the power carrier; walk behind, and hold both han
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION THROlTLE LEVER FUEL FILLER CAP ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP *FRAME SERIAL CARRIER / \ TRACK *ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER DRIVE CLUTCH LEVERS STEERING CLUTCH LEV AIR CLEANER GEAR SHIFT LEVE I CARRl>R BED RELEASE LEVER FUEL VALVE *Record the frame and engine serial numbers for your reference. Refer to the serial numbers when ordering parts, and when making technical or warranty inquiries (see page 49). Frame serial number: Engine serial number: 5
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3. CONTROLS Fuel valve The fuel valve opens and closes the fuel passage to the carburetor. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position before starting the engine and to the OFF position when the engine is stopped. A l . m When the power carrier is not in use, always leave the fuel valve in the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage. Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain condi- tions. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite. FUEL VALVE Engine switch
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Throttle lever The throttle lever controls engine speed. When the throttle lever is moved to the START (CHOKE) position, it also closes the choke for cold starting. The choke is open when the throttle lever is in the HI, NORMAL, or LO position. THROlTLE LEVER Starter grip Pull the starter grip to operate the recoil starter. r-Kiimq Return the starter grip slowly back to the engine to prevent damage. STARTER GRIP 7
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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 clutch levers released. N: NEUTRAL 1: LOW SPEED N 2: HIGH SPEED R: REVERSE e 1 R m Drive clutch levers Use the drive clutch levers to propel or stop the power carrier. The two levers are connected and move simultaneously. When the levers are held down against. the handlebars, this releases the brake and engages the drive: the power carrier will move if t
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Steering clutch levers Use the steering clutch levers to steer the power carrier. Pull up the right lever to steer right. Pull up the left lever to steer left. STEERIN LEVERS Carrier bed release lever Pull the release lever to unlock the carrier bed when you wish to tilt the bed for dumping a load. With the carrier bed unlocked, tilt it by lifting the handlebar. To lock the carrier bed again, push down firmly on the handlebar. A - . m Before operating the power carrier check that the
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Fuel Recommendation Check the power carrier on level ground with the engine stopped. Unscrew the fuel tank cap, and check the fuel level. Refill the tank if the fuel level is low. Do not fill above the UPPER LEVEL. Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored. Do not overfill the fuel tank (the
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Occasionally you may hear light “spark knock’ or “pinging” (metallic rapping noise) while operating under heavy loads, This is no cause for concern. If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed, under normal load, change brands of gasoline. If spark knock or pinging persists, see an authorized Honda power carrier dealer. m Running the engine with persistent spark knock or ping- ing can cause engine damage. Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging is misuse, a
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ENGINE OIL (1 l Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. Nondetergent oils and 2-stroke oils are not recommended be- cause they have inadequate lubricating characteristics. l Check the oil level with the power carrier on a level surface and the engine stopped. Use Honda 4-stroke oil, or an equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for Service Classification SG, SF/CC,
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AIR CLEANER 1. Remove the two wing bolts to remove the air cleaner cover. 2. Remove and inspect the air cleaner elements. If the elements are dirty, follow the cleaning procedure described on page 33. 3. Reinstall the air cleaner elements, cover and wing bolts. Securely tighten the wing bolts. 1 NOTICE ) N ever run engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will result from contaminants, such as dust and dirt, being drawn through the carburetor, into the engine. WING BOLTS AIR
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5. STARTING THE ENGINE Starting the engine 1. Check that the gear shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position. Allow the drive clutch levers to remain in the STOP position. GEAR SHIFT LEVER STOP NEUTRAL 2. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position. Check for tighteness of drain knob. DRAIN KNOB 14
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3. Move the throttle lever to the START (CHOKE) position. START (CHOKE) THROTTLE LEVER NOTE: If restarting a warm engine, the choke will not be needed. Restart a warm engine with the throttle lever in the LO position. 4. Turn the engine switch to the ON position. 15
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5. Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly. R GRIP -1 l Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter. l Do not pull the starter grip while the engine is running, as that may damage the starter. 6. Allow the engine to warm up for 2 or 3 minutes. Move the throttle lever to the LO position when the engine is warm enough to idle smoothly. THROlTLE LEVER 16
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1. Move the throttle lever to the LO position. THROTTLE LEVER 2. Move the gear shift lever to the desired position. N: NEUTRAL I 1: LOW SPEED 2: HIGH SPEED R: REVERSE l To avoid loss of control, descend steep slopes in low (1) gear, using LO throttle position. l Do not shift gears while the power carrier is moving. I1 Ai ways shift gears with the engine running and the drive clutch levers released. 17
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3. Squeeze the drive clutch levers down against the handlebars smoothly and quickly. After the power carrier starts to move, adjust the throttle lever to maintain the desired speed. DRIVE CLUTCH LEVERS RUN 1. . e If the engine stalls on a slope, release the drive clutch levers immediately to stop the power carrier and avoid loss of control. 4. Use the steering clutch levers to steer the power carrier. Pull up the right lever to steer right. Pull up the left lever to steer left. ING CL
