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Page 1: ...Printed on Recycled Paper O Manual wner s KINKOS 100 2002 08 PRINTED IN U S A 31763800 00X31 763 8002 Riding Mower H3011 H3011H 1989 Honda Motor Co LTD All Rights Reserved...

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Page 3: ...ore operating this Honda product READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL CAREFULLY Pay special attention to these symbols and any instructions that follow m Indicates severe personal injury or death WILL result if i...

Page 4: ...4 Brake pedal 15 Parking brake lever and warning buzzer 16 Transmission release lever 18 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKS 19 COOLING AIR INTAKE 19 ENGINE OIL 20 FUEL 21 Fuel recommendation 21 GASOLINES CONTAINI...

Page 5: ...Air cleaner service 49 Spark plug service 50 Recommended spark plug 50 Battery service 52 Drive clutch inspection H301 1 only Manual Transmission 54 Wheel removal 55 Cutter deck removal 56 Blade belt...

Page 6: ...1 SAFETY INFORMATION Read all safety instructions before you ride H301 1 only Manual Transmission GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE...

Page 7: ...Read all safety instructions before you ride H301 1H only Hydrostatic Transmission GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE STOP ENGINE AVOID HEAT...

Page 8: ...ing may get caught in moving parts increas ing your risk of injury l Be alert Operating this riding mower when you are tired ill or under the influence of alcohol or drugs may result in serious injury...

Page 9: ...Before operating the mower be sure the side discharge guard is down or that the optional grass catcher bags and discharge chute are in place l Disengage the Power Take Off P T O lever to stop the blad...

Page 10: ...rea that is confined or even partially enclos ed the air you breathe could contain a dangerous amount of exhaust gas To keep exhaust gas from building up provide adequate ventilation Towing Hazard Tow...

Page 11: ...2 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION I SHIFT LEVER H3011H HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION STEERING WHEEL BRAKE LEVER WARNING BUZZER JNG AIR INTAKE 9...

Page 12: ...IGHT ADJUSTING LE E SERIAL NUMBER CUTTER DECK OWNER S MANU l ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER Record the frame and engine serial numbers for your reference Refer to the serial numbers when ordering parts and when...

Page 13: ...N FLUID RESERVOIR lH3011H HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION AIR CLEANER I OIL FILLER CAP I 1 BATTERY SPARK PLUG CAP OIL FILLER CAP BATTERY l J E H3011H HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION I SPARK PLUG CAP ENGINE OIL DRAI...

Page 14: ...stop the engine 1 IMPORTANT NoT CE 1 Do not leave the engine switch ON key on ON position when the engine is not running as the battery will discharge H3011 only Manual Transmission NOTE The starter m...

Page 15: ...ut Shift lever H3011 only Manual Transmission This lever is used to select one of the five forward speeds neutral or reverse The drive clutch automatically disengages while the lever is being moved Th...

Page 16: ...or from reverse to a forward speed Shifting between forward and reverse speeds while the riding mower is moving can cause transmission damage SHIFT LEVER NOTE The riding mower will pull away f om a st...

Page 17: ...can cause the clutch to slip and may lead to premature clutch wear Brake pedal H3011 H only Hydrostatic Transmission The brake pedal and the shift lever are interconnected When the brake pedal is full...

Page 18: ...e To release the parking brake pull the lever up slightly and press the set button lower the lever while holding in the button The warning buzzer will sound continuously when the following conditions...

Page 19: ...wer the lever while holding in the button The warning buzzer will sound continuously when the following conditions are present Operator in the seat with the parking brake set the engine switch ON and...

Page 20: ...ning could cause transmission damage To operate the transmission release lever 1 2 3 4 Stop the engine and apply the parking brake Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position Move the transmission r...

Page 21: ...3 Disconnect the spark plug cap and remove the engine switch key to prevent accidental engine start up m If the engine is started accidentally while you are performing the pre operation checks moving...

Page 22: ...SF CC CD IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NoT CE 1 Using nondetergent oil or P stroke engine oil could 1 Using nondetergent oil or P stroke engine oil could shorten the engine s service life shorten the en...

Page 23: ...lled fuel may ignite l Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel Avoid overfilling the fuel tank there should be no fuel in the filler neck After refueling tighten the filler fuel cap securely If any fu...

Page 24: ...cover parts damaged by misuse Occasionally you may hear light spark knock while operating under heavy loads This is no cause for concern It simply means your engine is operating efficiently We recomme...

Page 25: ...ormance Never use gasoline containing more than 5 methanol even if it has cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors Honda cannot endorse the use of fuels containing methanol since evidence of their suitabil...

Page 26: ...nd remove the two wing nuts to remove the air cleaner cover and air cleaner elements 2 Inspect the air cleaner elements Clean or replace the cleaner if necessary If the air cleaner elements need clean...

Page 27: ...ep flames and sparks away and provide adequate ventilation when charging l CHEMICAL HAZARD Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid Con tact with eyes or skin even through clothing may cause severe...

Page 28: ...heck that the oil level is at the bottom edge of the oil filler cap hole 3 If the level is low fill to the lower edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil see page 20 4 Tighten the oil fill...

Page 29: ...e fluid level is between the upper and lower marks on the reservoir If the level has dropped close to or below the lower mark and the fluid temperature is between 32 OF 0 OC and 68 OF 20 OC add transm...

Page 30: ...r damag ed replace them according to the instructions on pages 59 and 60 n Blade belt tension 1 Move the P T O lever to the ON Engaged position 2 Lower the cutter deck as far as it will go with the cu...

Page 31: ...ire pressure with an air pressure gauge Pressure Front 1 O kg cm2 14 psi Rear 0 7 kg cm 10 psi CUTTER DECK Prior to using the riding mower be sure to check that dirt mud and grass are not built up in...

Page 32: ...on and raise the cutter deck height adjusting lever to the highest position 2 Inspect the blade for cracks bending or wear The right blade can be seen through the discharge opening on the right side o...

Page 33: ...uthorized Honda riding mower dealer Or if you have the proper tools you can remove and install the blade yourself 7 _ r BENT Zig J CRA i _ m Broken piece thrown from a worn or damaged blade can cause...

Page 34: ...tral switch inspection l With the P T O lever in the OFF Disengaged position move the shift lever from the N Neutral position into a gear or speed range l Check that the starter motor is not started w...

Page 35: ...dequate ventilation 1 Raise the rear body turn the fuel valve ON and close the rear body REAR ON 2 Sit on the seat and check that the parking brake lever is set the transmission is in neutral and the...

Page 36: ...than 5 seconds can damage the motor If the engine fails to start release the engine switch key and wait at least 10 seconds before operating the starter motor again 5 After the engine starts let the e...

Page 37: ...hile driving slowly rise off the seat the engine should stop immediately 3 Move the shift lever back to NEUTRAL and set the parking brake Start the engine and release the parking brake Raise up off th...

Page 38: ...r ing mechanism or cutter deck l Operating the riding mower near the edge of a ditch or an embankment could cause the mower to tip or roll over l Avoid sharp turns or sudden stops on sloping surfaces...

Page 39: ...ea If the lawn is thick lush or uneven lower the mowing speed raise the cutter deck and cut a narrower swath If the lawn has grown too tall lower the mowing speed raise the cutter deck height and mow...

Page 40: ...g 1 Set the cutter deck height adjusting lever to the desired cutting height SET BUTTON CUTTER DEdK HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER 2 Move the throttle lever to the FAST position NOTE For best cut quality and...

Page 41: ...horiz ed HONDA riding mower dealer m l Be sure the area behind the mower is clear of people pets and other obstacles before backing up l Operate the mower at low speed until you become familiar with a...

Page 42: ...nue cutting in the reverse direction l In a large area The first round of cuts is the key to making a neat finish First make 2 or 3 turns in a clockwise direction As you reach the center of the area t...

Page 43: ...s Be sure that each mowing lane overlaps sufficiently The recommended overlap width is between 102 152 mm 4 6 in or approximately the width of one of the mower s front tires 1st 102 152 mm 4 6 in Over...

Page 44: ...leased before the brake pedal the riding mower may roll downhill before the clutch engages This may cause the riding mower to tip over H3011 H only Hydrostatic Transmission Stopping on a hill If possi...

Page 45: ...foot brake 2 Set the parking brake OFF l In normal use I Move the P T O lever to OFF Disengaged ON Engaged OFF lDis engaged 2 Move the shift lever to the Neutral position 3 Set the parking brake 4 Tu...

Page 46: ...a level have an authorized Honda riding mower dealer perform this carbu retor modification Even with carburetor modification engine horsepower w II decrease about 3 5 for each 1 000 feet increase in a...

Page 47: ...ie down hooks should be on or near the floor Turn the fuel valve OFF and set the parking brake Tie the riding mower down securely using the tie down points shown below IMPORTANT NoT CE To avoid damagi...

Page 48: ...sure the area is well ventilated l To avoid serious burns allow the engine to cool before performing maintenance l Shut the engine off and set the parking brake before performing any maintenance l To...

Page 49: ...items should be serviced by an authorized Honda dealer unless the owner has proper tools and is mechanically proficient See the Honda Shop Manual 13 For professional commercial use long hours of oper...

Page 50: ...se the rear body 3 Remove the oil filler cap and the drain plug and drain the oil into a suitable container 4 Retighten the drain plug securely Clean off the oil around the drain Ph 5 Refill to the up...

Page 51: ...lace if damaged 3 Foam element Clean in warm soapy water rinse and dry thoroughly Or clean in nonflammable solvent and dry Dip the element in clean engine oil then squeeze out all excess oil The engin...

Page 52: ...y 2 Disconnect the spark plug cap and remove any dirt from around the spark plug area 3 Remove the spark plug using a spark plug wrench SPARK PLUG CAP SPARK PLUG WRENCH 4 Visually inspect the spark pl...

Page 53: ...press the washer IMPORTANT NoT CE Loose spark plug can get hot enough to damage the engine Overtightening may damage the threads NOTE If installing a new spark plug tighten l 2 turn after the spark p...

Page 54: ...ing l CHEMICAL HAZARD Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid Con tact with eyes or skin even through plathins may cause severe burns Wear a faceshield and protective clothing l Keep flames and spa...

Page 55: ...m water tak ing care not to get the solution or water in the battery cells Dry the bat tery thoroughly 4 Connect the battery positive I cable to the battery positive I ter minal then the battery negat...

Page 56: ...point the index mark on the clutch arm should be between the two notches on the clutch cable joint If the index mark moves past the service limit notch the clutch disk may be worn out consult your aut...

Page 57: ...ng the nut just beyond the lower specified torque Install a new cotter pin and bend the ends as shown Rear wheel 1 Remove the cotter pin and loosen the 14 mm nut one turn 2 Jack up the rear of the rid...

Page 58: ...move the belt stopper BELT STOPPER 3 Remove the lock pins collar and washers then remove the clutch rod from the cutter deck 4 Remove the four lock pins two pins for right and left sides respectively...

Page 59: ...eering wheel all the way to the left Remove the cutter deck from the right side 5 Remove the two lock pins and washers from the right and left front deck arms then remove the front deck arms from the...

Page 60: ...the P T O lever to the ON Engaged position 3 Lower the cutter deck as far as it will go with the cutter deck height ad justing lever 4 Loosen the 8 x 16 mm flange bolt and pull the adjusting arm towa...

Page 61: ...ree stopper bolts shown below 3 Grasp the tensioner arm pulley firmly and pull the tensioner arm out ward to release tension on the belt Then remove and replace the blade belt m Don t put your hands b...

Page 62: ...see pages 56 57 2 Remove the primary belt from the pulley on the belt tensioner arm while pressing out on the arm by hand Remove the primary belt from the pulley on the engine 3 Install a new primary...

Page 63: ...own Clean dirt and grass from the blade and the inside of the cutter deck Hold the blade firmly and use a torque wrench to check that the blade bolt is properly tightened 12 x 25 mm bolt tightening to...

Page 64: ...rly aligned with the blade holder before tightening the blade bolt 30 not allow the blade to overlap the edge of the holder l Install the blade with the lift section of the blade toward the cutter dec...

Page 65: ...emove the four 6 mm bolts and 8 mm bolt that hold the shift lever guide stay and then remove the stay and collar 2 Remove the two 6 mm bolts from the exhaust pipe tip Remove the ex haust pipe tip spar...

Page 66: ...d Honda riding mower dealer for repair To replace fuse pull the old fuse out of the clips with your finger Push a new fuse into the clips 5 A MAIN FUSE 1 IMPORTANT NoTiCE 1 Never use fuse with a diffe...

Page 67: ...will be stored for longer than 30 days 1 Drain all gasoline from the fuel tank into an approved gasoline container Turn the fuel valve ON loosen the carburetor drain screw and drain the fuel into an...

Page 68: ...er deck to the bottom Reaching from the rear of the mower grasp the primary belt at point A and slowly pull it toward you to turn the engine Reinstall the spark plug n PRIMARY BELT m Be sure to wear h...

Page 69: ...ut dust 11 Check tire air pressure regularly during storage and inflate if necessary Removal from storage 1 Check the battery electrolyte level see page 251 Fully recharge the battery and install it i...

Page 70: ...ace fuse see page 64 Riding mower does not move or clutch does not engage properly when the transmission is shifted into gear H3011 only 1 Faulty clutch assy See your authorized HONDA riding mower dea...

Page 71: ...ding mower dealer Erratic operation 1 Dirty fuel See your authorized HONDA riding mower dealer 2 Dirty air cleaner elements Clean air cleaner elements see page 49 3 Spark plug faulty or Regap plug or...

Page 72: ...9 3 Loose fasteners of See your authorized Honda riding steering system mower dealer Uneven mowing 1 Riding mower speed too fast Shift to lower speed 2 Grass accumulation Clean inside deck see page 67...

Page 73: ...e fully 7 Grass bags full Empty grass bags Optional part 8 Blade install upside down Check blade installation see page 62 Blade does not rotate or stop 1 Blade belt worn or broken Replace with new bel...

Page 74: ...el tread Front 570 mm 22 4 in Rear 660 mm 26 0 in Wheel base 1 100 mm 43 3 in Cutting width 760 mm 30 0 in Cutting height 25 5 38 51 63 76 89 mm 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 3 0 3 5 in Dry weight 162 kg 364 lb Tir...

Page 75: ...1 3 x 39 4 in Wheel tread Front 570 mm 22 4 in Rear 660 mm 26 0 in Wheel base 1 100 mm 43 3 in Cutting width 760 mm 30 0 in Cutting height 25 5 38 51 63 76 89 mm 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 3 0 3 5 in Dry weight...

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Page 78: ...ur problem still has not been resolved to your satisfaction contact American Honda Motor Co Inc P O Box 50 Gardena California 90247 0805 Telephone 213 604 2400 We will need the following information i...

Page 79: ...is way If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership s management contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Office You can write American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipme...

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Page 81: ...Printed on Recycled Paper O Manual wner s KINKOS 100 2002 08 PRINTED IN U S A 31763800 00X31 763 8002 Riding Mower H3011 H3011H 1989 Honda Motor Co LTD All Rights Reserved...

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