Introduction

Use this guide to replace the throttle cable in a Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492.

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    • Before you begin, make sure the engine is switched off and cool to the touch.

    • Pull the spark plug connector straight off of the spark plug.

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    • Push down on the two tabs at the top of the air filter cover.

    • With the two tabs depressed, swing the top of the cover down.

    • Remove the cover.

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    • Pull the air filter out of the housing and remove it.

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    • Use an 8 mm socket to remove the following fasteners securing the air cleaner housing:

    • Two silver nuts

    • One black bolt

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    • Slide the pink breather tube out of its clip on the back of the air cleaner housing.

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    • Use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry the black breather tube off of its connector on the back of the air cleaner housing.

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    • Hold the black carburetor hose in place and rotate the air cleaner housing clockwise until you can slide the hose out of its slot on the air cleaner housing.

    • Remove the air cleaner housing.

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    • Use an 8 mm wrench to hold the throttle cable barrel adjuster in place while you use a 10 mm wrench to loosen the lock nut.

    • Continue to loosen the lock nut until it is against the end of the threads.

    • With the lock nut against the end of the threads, tighten the barrel until it is against the lock nut to add as much slack as possible to the cable.

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    • Lift the throttle cable straight up and slide it through the slot on the throttle control.

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    • Slide the throttle cable housing out of its slot on the engine case.

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    • Remove any zip-ties securing the throttle cable.

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    • Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the screw securing the throttle lever cover.

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    • Remove the throttle lever cover.

    • Lift the throttle cable out of the throttle lever cover.

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    • Slide the small clip securing the throttle cable housing out of its slot in the throttle lever.

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    • Slide the throttle cable housing out of the throttle lever.

    • Remove the throttle cable.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Adam O'Camb

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