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Summary of Contents for H3013H

Page 1: ...I Power Equipment Owner sManual RidingMower H3013H 0 HONDA MOTOR CO LTD 1989 I I I I I I I I I...

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Page 3: ...instructions that follow m Indicates serious injury or death WILL result if instructions are not followed Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury or death can result if instructions are no...

Page 4: ...OPERATION CHECKS 17 COOLING AIR INTAKE 17 ENGINE OIL 18 FUEL 19 Fuel Recommendation 19 GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL 21 AIR CLEANER BATTERY 2 TRANSMISSION FLUID 24 BRAKE 24 PRIMARY BELT AND BLADE BELT...

Page 5: ...attery service 49 Wheel removal 51 Cutter deck removal 52 Blade belt adjustment replacement 55 Primary belt replacement 57 Blade bolt tightness Blade replacement Spark arrester maintenance 6 Fuse repl...

Page 6: ...1 SAFETY INFORMATION Read all safety instructions before you ride1 SPARKS AND OPEN FLAME...

Page 7: ...andals increases your risk of injury Dress sensibly Loose clothing may get caught in moving parts increas ing your risk of injury Be alert Operating this riding mower when you are tired ill or under t...

Page 8: ...l 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 bl...

Page 9: ...area 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 To...

Page 10: ...2 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION STEERING WHEEL ENGINE SWITCH I I WARNING BUZZER INTAKE...

Page 11: ...MANUAL TRAY l ENGINE SEklAL NUMBER l Record the frame and engine serial numbers for your reference Reier to the serial numbers when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries see...

Page 12: ...Engine compartment FU_ELFILLER CAP AIR CLEANER TRANSMISSION FLUID RESERVOIR SPARK CAP PLUG ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG LOCATED ON ENGINEI 10...

Page 13: ...e engine ON to run the engine after starting OFF to stop the engine ENGINE SWITCH 1IMPORTANTNoTlCE Do not leave the engine switch ON key on ON position when the engine is not running as the battery wi...

Page 14: ...se the set button and the handle lock Be sure the handle lock returns to its normal position when released Cutting height 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 3 0 3 5 in Approx 1 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE 1 l To avoid damage to...

Page 15: ...t operate the shift lever on a slope IMPORTANTNoTlCE Bring the riding mower to a complete stop before shifting from a forward speed to reverse or from reverse to a forward speed Shifting between forwa...

Page 16: ...is in the OFF position Brake pedal The brake pedal and the shift lever are interconnected When the brake pedal is fully depressed the riding mower will stop and the shift lever will return to NEUTRAL...

Page 17: ...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 the shift lever moved from the N po...

Page 18: ...d cause transmission damage To operate the transmission release lever 1 Stop the engine and apply the parking brake 2 Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position 3 Move the transmission release leve...

Page 19: ...3 Disconnect the spark plug cap and remove the engine switch key td prevent accidental engine start up m If the engine is started accidentally while you are performing the pre operation checks moving...

Page 20: ...to the upper mark on the dipstick Use high detergent premiun quality Q stroke engine oil certified to meet or exceed U S automobile manufacturer s requirements for API Service Classification SG SF CC...

Page 21: ...pilled 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...

Page 22: ...over 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 recommen...

Page 23: ...ine performance 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...

Page 24: ...and 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 clea...

Page 25: ...s 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 burns We...

Page 26: ...een 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 32OF OOC and 68OF f20 CI add transmis sion fluid until it...

Page 27: ...damag ed replace them according to the instructions on pages 56 and 57 I 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 cut...

Page 28: ...urer s recommended tire pressure Check the tire pressure with an air pressure gauge Pressure Front l O kg cm2 14 psi Rear 0 7 kg cm2 10 psi CUTTER DECK Prior to using the riding mower be sure to check...

Page 29: ...ck height adjusting lever to the highest position 2 Inspect both blades for cracks bending or wear The right blade can be seen through the discharge opening on the right side of the cutter deck The le...

Page 30: ...authorized Honda riding mower dealer Or if you have the proper tools you can remove and install the blades yourself see blade removal and installation instructions on pages 58 59 Broken pieces thrown...

Page 31: ...the OFF Disengaged position 2 Neutral switch inspection l With the P T O lever in the OFF Disengaged position set the shift lever in the mowing range l Check that the starter motor is not started whe...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...han 5 seconds can damage the motor If the engine fails to start release the engine switch key and wait at least IO seconds before operating the starter motor again 5 After the engine starts let the en...

Page 34: ...e While driving slowly rise off the seat the engine should stop immediately Move the shift lever back to NEUTRAL and set the park brake Start the engine and release the park brake Raise up off the sea...

Page 35: ...eel to free the mower This will damage the steering 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 sh...

Page 36: ...l If the lawn is thick lush or uneven lower the mowing speed raise the cutter deck and cut a narrower swath l If the lawn has grown too tall lower the mowing speed raise the cutter deck height and mow...

Page 37: ...other 1 Set the cutter deck height adjusting lever to the desired cutting height SET BUTTON CUTTER D K HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER 2 Move the throttle lever to the FAST position NOTE For best cut quality a...

Page 38: ...FF Disengaged 4 Move the shift lever to select the desired mowing speed position IMPORTANTNoTlCE When operating the riding mower on rough or unever terrain select a mowing speed that will give you saf...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...straight a ways Be sure that each mowing lane overlaps sufficiently The recommended overlap width is between 4 6 in or approximately the width of one of the mower s front tires 1st Overlapping in curv...

Page 41: ...ns to N Move the P T O lever to the OFF disengaged position 3 Set the parking brake Uphill starting procedure It is important to follow the uphill starting carefully to avoid tipping the riding mower...

Page 42: ...depress the foot brake 21 Set the parking brake OFF I l In normal use 1 Move the P T O lever to OFF Disengaged 2 3 4 5 6 Move the shift lever to the Neutral position Set the parking brake Turn the eng...

Page 43: ...ven with carburetor modification engine horsepower will decrease about 3 5 for each 1 000 feet increase in altitude The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modi...

Page 44: ...e down hooks should be on or near the floor Turn the fuel valve 6FF and set the parking brake Tie the riding mower down securely using the tie down points shown below 1IMPORTANTNoT1CE1 To avoid damagi...

Page 45: ...he 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 preven...

Page 46: ...de belt C eCk Transmission oil Brake and clutch Change s L I Valve cleerance Engine fine end shroud z dsseryl Check Adjust NOTE Ill Service the air cleaner more frequently when used in dusty eroee 21...

Page 47: ...e 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 plug 5 Refill to the u...

Page 48: ...d replace 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...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...press the washer IMPORTANTNoTbCE 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 pl...

Page 51: ...tilation when charging 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...

Page 52: ...ater 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 1ter minal then the battery negative...

Page 53: ...ening 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...

Page 54: ...to OFF disengaged and remove the rear belt stopper 3 4 Remove the lock pins collar and washers then remove the clutch rod from the cutter deck P T O Remove the four lock pins two pins for right and l...

Page 55: ...he drive pulley on the underside of the transmission 7 Disengage the cutter deck from the rear deck arms by moving if from side to side 8 Set the deck height adjusting lever to the full up position an...

Page 56: ...SHIFT ROD BRAKE ROD lnstallatidn is the reverse order of removal 54...

Page 57: ...e cutter blade nAdjustment 1 Set the steering wheel in the straight ahead position 2 Move 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 h...

Page 58: ...P T O clutch rod 5 Remove the bolts and nuts from both pulley covers and then remove the covers 6 Remove the three belt stopper bolts and remove the belt 7 Installation is the reverse order of removal...

Page 59: ...ry 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 belt Install the remaining parts i...

Page 60: ...utter deck from the riding mower see pages 52 541 Turn the cutter deck upside down Clean dirt and grass from the blade and the inside of the cutter deck Hold the blade firmly and use a torque wrench t...

Page 61: ...sure the blade is properly aligned with the blade holder before tighten ing the blade bolt Do not allow the blade to overlap the edge of the holder l Be sure to clean and lubricated the threads of th...

Page 62: ...ve 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 spark a...

Page 63: ...zed 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 I IMPORTANTNoTlCE Never use fuse with a differ...

Page 64: ...will be stored for longer than 30 days 1 Drain all container gasoline from the fuel tank into an approved gasoline Turn the fuel valve ON loosen the carburetor drain screw and drain the fuel into an...

Page 65: ...he cutter 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 m Be sure to wear heavy glo...

Page 66: ...st 11 Check tire air pressure regularly during storage and inflate if necessary Removal from storage 1 Check the battery electrolyte level see page 23 Fully recharge the battery and install it in the...

Page 67: ...buretor see page 30 If that s not the prob lem see your authorized Honda riding mower dealer 9 Discharged battery or Charge battery or retighten terminal loose terminal see page 50 10 Blown fuse w Rep...

Page 68: ...ee your authorized Honda riding 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 46 3 Spark pl...

Page 69: ...26 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 6...

Page 70: ...fully 7 Grass bags full b Empty grass bags Optional part 8 Blades installed upside down Check blade installation see page 591 Blade does not rotate or stop 1 Blade belt worn or broken Replace with new...

Page 71: ...e 1 cylinder 389 cm3 23 7 cu in 88 x 64 mm 3 5 x 2 5 in 20 BTDC Transistorized magneto Forced air 1 l P 1 2 US qt 1 O Imp qtj BPRSES NGKI WIGEPR U ND 1 550 x 1 260 x 1 000 mm 61 O x 49 6 x 39 4 in 570...

Page 72: ...11 WIRING DIAGRAM H t I p 1 I I n I 01...

Page 73: ...our 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...

Page 74: ...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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