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Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement

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  1. Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug: step 1, image 1 of 2 Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • 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.

  2. Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement, Remove the air filter: step 2, image 1 of 2 Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement, Remove the air filter: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • 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.

  3. Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the air filter out of the housing and remove it.

  4. Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement, Unscrew the air cleaner housing: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Use an 8 mm socket to remove the following fasteners securing the air cleaner housing:

    • Two silver nuts

    • One black bolt

  5. Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement, Disconnect the breather tubes: step 5, image 1 of 2 Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement, Disconnect the breather tubes: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the pink breather tube out of its clip on the back of the air cleaner housing.

  6. Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry the black breather tube off of its connector on the back of the air cleaner housing.

  7. Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement, Remove the air cleaner housing: step 7, image 1 of 3 Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement, Remove the air cleaner housing: step 7, image 2 of 3 Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement, Remove the air cleaner housing: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • 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.

  8. Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement, Loosen the throttle cable barrel adjuster: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • 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.

  9. Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement, Remove the throttle cable: step 9, image 1 of 3 Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement, Remove the throttle cable: step 9, image 2 of 3 Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement, Remove the throttle cable: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Lift the throttle cable straight up and slide it through the slot on the throttle control.

  10. Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the throttle cable housing out of its slot on the engine case.

  11. Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Remove any zip-ties securing the throttle cable.

  12. Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the screw securing the throttle lever cover.

  13. Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the throttle lever cover.

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

  14. Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the small clip securing the throttle cable housing out of its slot in the throttle lever.

  15. Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Throttle Cable Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2
    • 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.

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