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Page 3: ...structions are not followed Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury or death could result if instructions are not followed Indicates a possibility that minor injury can result if instructio...

Page 4: ...oline 17 Gasolines containing alcohol 19 Air cleaner 20 Battery 21 Brake 22 Cutter deck 23 Cutter deck drive belt and blade belt 23 Anti scalp roller adjustment 24 Tires 25 Seat adjustment 25 Blade 26...

Page 5: ...utter deck drive belt replacement 56 Blade belt replacement 57 Blade bolt tightness Blade replacement 58 Spark arrester maintenance optional part 60 Fuse replacement 6 1 Fuel filter 62 Transmission oi...

Page 6: ...G I AND FVNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS IN AN EMERCENC ID SHOULD BE ABLE TO OPERATE THEM OUICKL Do NOT AUDW CHlLDRLN TO OPERATE OR WA WlT THE TRACTOR OR ITS CDNTROIS lTHE MOWER BLADE IS SHARP BE SURE BLADE A...

Page 7: ...ing may get caught in moving parts increas ing your risk of injury Be alert Operating this lawn tractor when you are tired ill or under the influence of alcohol or drugs may result in serious injury K...

Page 8: ...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 0 lever to stop the blades before crossing a gravel driveway or any...

Page 9: ...p exhaust gas from building up provide adequate ventila tion Towing Hazard Towing trailers garden carts etc will affect the stability of the tractor Use the proper type of hitch and never exceed the r...

Page 10: ...l POWER TAKE OFF IP T 0 LEVER STEERING WHEEL LEVER BRAKE PEDAL TER DECK lF IAME SERIAL NUMBER MUFFLER PARKING INDICATOR THROTTLE LEVER CUTTER DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER GAS CAP FUEL FILTER CUTTEk DEC...

Page 11: ...CAP OIL DRAIN BOLT SPARK PLiJG DUST SCREEN Record the frame and engine serial numbers for your reference Refer to the serial numbers when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquirie...

Page 12: ...control panel Key positions START to start the engine ON to run the engine after starting OFF to stop the engine ENGINE SWITCH 1IMPORTANT NoTCE Do not leave the engine switch ON key on ON position whe...

Page 13: ...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 4 0 inches Approx 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE l Tc qvoid damage to the cutter dec...

Page 14: ...ward speed Shifting between for ward and reverse speeds while the tractor is moving can cause transmis sion damage When shifting from one forward speed range to another while moving do not force the s...

Page 15: ...nless the P T O lever is in the OFF position Brake pedal Depressing the pedal will first disengage the drive clutch As you continue to depress the pedal the brake will be applied to stop the tractor W...

Page 16: ...ator moves the shift lever out of the neutral position while the parking brake is set and engine switch is in the ON position Releasing the parking brake lever will stop the buzzer A delayed engine cu...

Page 17: ...brake 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 m...

Page 18: ...on the dipstick Do not overfill Use high detergent premium quality 4 stroke engine oil certified to meet or exceed U S automobile manufacturer s requirements for API Service Classification SG SF CC CD...

Page 19: ...well ventilated area with the engine stopped Keep flames and sparks away and do not smoke in the area l Gasoline vapors or spilled gasoline may ignite l Refuel carefully to avoid spilling gasoline Avo...

Page 20: ...zed Honda lawn tractor dealer 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE 1 R unning the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging can cause engine damage Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging is consi...

Page 21: ...gine performance Never use gasoline containing more than 5 methanol even if it has cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors Honda cannot endorse the use of gasoline containing methanol since evidence of it...

Page 22: ...od and remove the wing nut to remove the air cleaner cover and air cleaner elements 2 Inspect the air cleaner elements Clean or replace the elements if necessary If the air cleaner elements need clean...

Page 23: ...ry or blindness Keep 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...

Page 24: ...he position of the brake wear indicator If the indicator is near the wear limit take the lawn tractor to an authorized Honda lawn tractor dealer for repair m Under no circumstances should the lawn tra...

Page 25: ...nsion 1 Lower the cutter deck as far as it will go with the cutter deck height ad justing lever 2 Check belt tension by looking at the location of the tension indicator pin on the tensioner arm The te...

Page 26: ...1 1 5 2 2 5 4 For flat terrain use the lower hole in the anti scalp roller shaft Align the hole with the hole on the deck that corresponds to the selected cutting height as shown For sloping or uneve...

Page 27: ...ith an air pressure gauge Pressure Front 1 O kg cm2 14 psi Rear 0 8 kg cm 1 1 psi AIR PRESSURE GAUGE Seat adjustment 1 Loosen the four seat mounting nuts with the spark plug wrench provided 2 Move the...

Page 28: ...e blades 1 Set the parking brake and move the P T O lever to the OFF disengag ed position 2 Raise the deck height adjusting lever as high as it will go 3 Inspect the blades for cracks bending and wear...

Page 29: ...n tractor 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 and 59 L I NORMAL EXCESSIVELY WORN BENT CRAC...

Page 30: ...rter motor does not operate when the engine switch is turned to the START position l Return the P T O lever to the OFF Disengaged position 2 Neutral switch inspection l With the P T O lever in the OFF...

Page 31: ...nclosed area Be sure to provide adequate ventilation 1 Sit on the seat and check that the parking brake lever is set the transmission is in neutral and the P T O lever is in the OFF disengaged positio...

Page 32: ...than 5 seconds can damage the motor If the engine fails to start release the engirne switch key and wait at least 10 seconds before operating the starter motor again 4 After the engine starts let the...

Page 33: ...e engine Release the parking brake and shift the transmission into 1st gear While driving slowly raise off the seat the engine should stop immediately Parking brake system inspection 1 Set the parking...

Page 34: ...ome a fire hazard Always empty the grass bags before storing the tractor When mowing tall grass make a first pass with the deck fully raised 4 this will help to expose any hidden obstacles Whe n you a...

Page 35: ...ime with the deck set at the desired height It is best to remove leaf clutter and dried clippings from the lawn before mowing To do this select a cutter deck height setting that positions the lower ed...

Page 36: ...TE Be sure that the anti scalp rollers are in the correct position for the selected cutting height and terrain see page 24 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER 2 Move the throttle lever to the FAST position...

Page 37: ...ift lever to select the desired mowing speed position The clutch will engage automatically in about one second l If clutch engagement occurs immediately or takes longer than one second have the lawn t...

Page 38: ...tinue cutting in the reverse direction 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 39: ...each mowing lane overlaps sufficiently The recommended overlap width is between lo 15 cm 4 6 in or approximately the width of one of the mower s front tires 1st II I 4 6 l Overlapping in curves and t...

Page 40: ...tip over Stopping on hills If possible avoid stopping while driving uphill If it is necessary to stop on a hill follow the procedures below 1 Push the brake pedal to the floor the clutch will disenga...

Page 41: ...ss the foot brake 2 Set the parking brake ENGINE SWITCH l In normal use 1 Move the P T O lever to OFF Disengaged P T O LEVER 2 Move the shift lever to the Neutral position 3 Set the parking brake 4 Tu...

Page 42: ...vel have an authorized Honda lawn tractor dealer perform this car buretor modification Even with carburetor modification engine horsepower will decrease about 3 5 for each 1 000 feet increase in altit...

Page 43: ...e lawn tractor behind another vehicle or us ing it to push another vehicle can damage the lawn tractor Transport the lawn tractor on a flat level trailer or in a pickup truck To avoid gasoline spillag...

Page 44: ...e the tractor and or the trailer to tip over Use rear wheel weights when towing a trailer on grades Failure to use wheel weights could reduce braking power Reduce speed when towing on slopes Use the M...

Page 45: ...t could lead to a loss of control and cause an accident resulting in severe personal injury Maximum tongue weight 20 f 9 kg 44 20 Ibs NOTE Tongue weight is the downward weight that the trailer exerts...

Page 46: ...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 To prevent...

Page 47: ...en used in dusty areas ILI I nese stems snould be servrced by an authorized Honda dealer unless the owner has proper tools and is mechanically proficient See the Honda Shop Manual 131 For professional...

Page 48: ...p and drain bolt and drain the oil into a suitable container NOTE To remove the drain bolt turn the steering wheel to the extreme left and remove the bolt from the right side 3 Retighten the drain plu...

Page 49: ...d dry thoroughly Or clean in nonflammable solvent and dry Dip the element in clean engine oil then squeeze out all excess oil The engine will smoke when started if too much oil is left in the foam m U...

Page 50: ...s 1 Open the engine hood and remove the spark plug cap 2 Clean any dirt from around the spark plug base 3 Use a spark plug wrench to remove the spark plug SPARK PLUG WRE a y 4 Visually inspect the spa...

Page 51: ...washer jlVIPORTANT NOTKE 1A loose spark plug can get hot enough to damage the engine Overtightening may damage the threads NOTE If installing a new spark plug tighten 112 turn after the spark plug sea...

Page 52: ...AL HAZARD Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid Con tact with eyes or skin even through clothing may cause severe burns Wear a faceshield and protective clothing l Keep flames and sparks away and...

Page 53: ...arm water tak ing care not to get the solution or water in the battery cells Dry the bat tery thoroughly 5 Connect the battery positive I cable to the battery positive ter minal 6 Reinstall the batter...

Page 54: ...wheel only apply a thin coat of grease to the rear axle splined position before installing the rear wheel 5 Install the wheel in the reverse order of removal 6 Tighten the 19 mm nut to the lower spec...

Page 55: ...the key from the engine switch and disconnect thespark plug cap to prevent accidental start up 1 Lower the cutter deck and loosen the belt tension adjusting knob page 23 2 Remove the belt from the eng...

Page 56: ...h side and then remove the front deck links FRONT DECK LINK WASHER LOCK PIN 4 Raise the deck height adjusting lever as far as it will go 5 Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and carefully...

Page 57: ...6 Installation is the reverse of disassembly WASHER LOCK PIN NOTE After installation readjust drive belt tension 55...

Page 58: ...uffler and radiator will be very hot Allow them to cool before proceeding 1 Lower the cutter deck 2 Loosen the belt tension adjusting knob 3 Remove the belt from the engine pulley ENGINE PULLEY 4 Remo...

Page 59: ...over 3 Pull the belt off pulley A hold the belt securely and slowly release the tensioner pulley m Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands when replacing the blade belt and don t put your hands betwee...

Page 60: ...from the blade and the inside of the cutter deck 4 While wearing heavy gloves hold the blade firmly and use a torque wrench to check that the blade bolt is properly tightened Blade bolt torque 6 0 kg...

Page 61: ...the right discharge side and the low lift blade on the left side as shown l Be sure the blade is properly aligned with the blade holder before tightening the blade bolt Do not allow the blade to overl...

Page 62: ...s Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot Allow it to cool before proceeding The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to maintain its efficiency 1 Remove the four 6 mm bolts and...

Page 63: ...ir To replace a fuse pull the old fuse out of the clips with your finger Push a new fuse into the clips 20 A MAIN FUSE 5 A SUB FUSE m Never use a fuse with a different rating from that specified Serio...

Page 64: ...r NOTE Drain the fuel tank before disconnecting the fuel lines from the fuel filter see page 63 FUEL FILTER Transmission oil 1 Park the tractor on level ground 2 Remove the oil filler cap and make sur...

Page 65: ...ractor whenever it will be stored for longer than 30 days 1 Pump all gasoline from the fuel tank into an approved gasoline contain Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can ex plode causi...

Page 66: ...P T O Power Take off lever in the ON position Turn the front clutch several rotations by hand then return the P T O lever to the OFF position Reinstall the spark plug m Be sure to wear heavy duty glo...

Page 67: ...dure 9 Store the lawn tractor on a level surface in a dry dust free area with the parking brake lever set 10 Cover the lawn tractor to keep out dust 11 Check tire air pressure regularly during storage...

Page 68: ...see page 51 8 Blown fuse m Replace see page 61 I Lawn tractor does not move or drives slowly with the shift lever set in the transport range 1 Lawn tractor does not See your authorized Honda dealer dr...

Page 69: ...See your authorized Honda dealer pulleys not aligned Battery will not charge 1 Dead cell in battery Replace battery 2 Loose electrical connec Check connections and wires tions or broken wire Parking b...

Page 70: ...Not overlapping cut enough See page 37 to compensate for grass conditions 11 Throttle setting too low Set to FAST Clogged cutter deck discharge chute 1 Wrong blade muse a genuine Honda blade or equiv...

Page 71: ...ollers see page 24 2 Cutting height too low 3 Turning speed fast Raise cutter deck height Lower turning speed 4 Uneven surface Change cutting pattern 5 Rough and uneven surface Adjust with cutting hei...

Page 72: ...cm3 23 7 cu in 88 x 64 mm 3 46 x 2 51 in 20 2O BTDC Transistorized magneto Forced air 1 1 P 1 2 us qt BPR5ES NGK WlGEPR U ND 1 815 x 1 270 x 1 050 mm 71 5 x 50 0 x 41 3 in Front 730 mm 28 7 in Rear 7...

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Page 74: ...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 2 13 604 2400 We will need the following information...

Page 75: ...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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