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Page 2: ...The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State defects or other reproductive harm...

Page 3: ...o make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission This manual is considered a permanent part of th...

Page 4: ...ILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions m You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions m You CAN be HURT if you don t follow instructions Each message tells yo...

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Page 8: ...ATIONS The labels shown here contain important safety information Please read them carefully These labels are considered permanent parts of yourtractor If a label comes off or becomes hard to read con...

Page 9: ...y 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 Keep al...

Page 10: ...discharge guard is down or that the optional grass catcher bags and discharge chute are in place l Disengage the PowerTake Off PTO lever to stop the blades before crossing a gravel driveway or any oth...

Page 11: ...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 re...

Page 12: ...GHT BRAKE PEDAL CUT DECK l FRAM SERIAL MUF FLER NUMBER TEMP PARKING INDICATOR HEADLIGHT INDICATOR LAMP LAMP SWITCH FUEL INDICATOR TRANSMISSION RELEA SE LEVER UGINE WITCH I wTJ I _ THROTTLE LEVER WARNI...

Page 13: ...P l ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER OIL DF IN BOLT RADIATOR DRAIN PLUG l Record the frame and engine serial numbers for your reference Refer to the serial numbers when ordering parts and when making technical or...

Page 14: ...ions START to start the engine ON to run the engine after starting OFF to stop the engine E S 1 Do not leave the engine switch ON key on ON position when the engine is not running as the battery will...

Page 15: ...e 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 4 0 in Approx To avoid damage to the cutter deck always rai...

Page 16: ...k toward you NOTE The shift lever is interconnected with the brake pedal The shift lever returns to NEUTRAL when the brake pedal is fully depressed to bring the lawn tractor to a complete stop Be sure...

Page 17: ...tion to avoid premature wear on the PTO clutch NOTE An interlock switch prevents the engine from starting unless the PTO lever is in the OFF position Brake Pedal The brake pedal and the shift lever ar...

Page 18: ...or moves the shift lever out of the neutral position while the parking brake is set and the engine switch is in the ON position Releasing the parking brake lever will stop the buzzer A delayed engine...

Page 19: ...e is run ning can damage the transmission 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 transmissio...

Page 20: ...Switch The headlight switch turns the headlights ON and OFF I Poor visibility increases the risk of striking hidden objects Reduce speed when operating the tractor in low light conditions HEADLIGHT SW...

Page 21: ...engine start up m If the engine is started accidentally while you are performing the pre operation checks moving parts may cause serious injury OPENING CLOSING THE HOOD To open pull up at the grip are...

Page 22: ...it mark on the dipstick and fill with the recommended oil to the upper limit marks Use 4 stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service classification SF or SG Always check th...

Page 23: ...ll 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 Avoid...

Page 24: ...ne or oil gasoline mixture Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank Occasionally you may hear light spark knock or pinging metallic rapping noise while operating under heavy loads This is no cause...

Page 25: ...o 10 ethanol by volume Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name Gasohol MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether 15 by volume You may use gasoline containing up to 15 MTBE by volume METHANOL...

Page 26: ...and unsnap the clips 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 cleaning fo...

Page 27: ...ressing down and again turning it counterclockwise Add enough coolant to fill the radiator and reinstall the cap Fill the reserve tank once the engine reaches normal operating temperature Coolant Reco...

Page 28: ...s injury 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 cl...

Page 29: ...er cap again wrth a twisting motion and be sure the fluid level is between the upper and lower marks on the dip stick If the level is below the lower mark and the fluid temperature is between 32O and...

Page 30: ...far as it will go with the deck height adjusting lever Check belt tension by looking at the location of the tension indicator pin on the tensioner arm The tension is OK as long as the pin is between t...

Page 31: ...TI SC DECK ROLLER SHAFT For fiat 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...

Page 32: ...air pressure gauge Pressure Front 98 kPa Il 0 kg cm2 14 2 psi Rear 78 kPa 0 8 kg cm2 11 4 psi AIR PRESSURE GAUGE SEAT ADJUSTMENT 1 Loosen the four seat mounting bolts with spark plug wrench 2 Move the...

Page 33: ...e deck height adjusting lever as high as it will go 3 Inspect the blades for cracks bending and wear l 38 inch deck a The right blade can be seen through the discharge opening the left blade can been...

Page 34: ...ctor dealer Or if you have the proper tools you can remove and install the blades yourself see blade removal and installation instruc tions on pages 70 71 38 inch type BENT I a CRACKED 42 inch type 3...

Page 35: ...ition l Check that the starter motor does not turn when the engine switch is turned to the START position l Return the PTO lever to the OFF Disengaged position 2 Neutral switch inspection l With the P...

Page 36: ...starting the engine make sure that the transmission release lever under the seat is in the ENGAGED position TRANSMISSION LEVER RELEASE 1 Sit on the seat and check that the parking brake lever is set t...

Page 37: ...an 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 4 After the engine starts let the eng...

Page 38: ...warning buzzer sounds stop the engine immediately check the coolant level p 25 and clean the radiator screen thoroughly see p 19 m To prevent accidental start up remove the engine switch key before c...

Page 39: ...n the slow mowing range 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 brak...

Page 40: ...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 When you are sure that the area is completely...

Page 41: ...to mow grass that is more than 6 inches long reduce mowing speed and mow twice once with the deck raised as high as it will go and then a second time with deck set at the desired height l If the engin...

Page 42: ...ght NOTE Be sure that the anti scalp rollers are in correct position for the selected cutting height and terrain See page 29 SET BUlTON CUTTER DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER 2 Move the throttle lever to...

Page 43: ...ngage and disengage the PTO lever with a quick smooth motion Engaged PTCi LEVER 4 Move the shift lever to select the desired mowing speed position When operating the lawn tractor on rough or uneven te...

Page 44: ...nd and continue 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 o...

Page 45: ...g on straightaways Be sure that each mowing lane overlaps sufficiently The recommended overlap width is between 4 6 in or approximately the width of the mowers front tires 1st l Overlapping in curves...

Page 46: ...to tip over l Empty grass bags when they are half full The weight of full bags could cause the tractor to tip over Stopping on Hills If possible avoid stopping while driving uphill If it is necessary...

Page 47: ...ch OFF and depress the foot brake Set the parking brake l In normal use 1 Move the PTO lever to OFF Disengaged OFF DisengagedI 2 3 4 5 Move the shift lever to the Neutral slot Set the parking brake Tu...

Page 48: ...carburetor modification Even with carburetor modification engine horsepower will decrease about 3 5 for each 300 meter 1 000 foot increase in altitude The effect of altitude on horsepower will be gre...

Page 49: ...tor behind another vehicle or using 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 spillage keep the l...

Page 50: ...e on relatively flat terrain Towing a trailer on slopes exceeding loo 17 grade could cause the tractor and or the trailer to tip over l Use rear wheel weights when towing a trailer on grades Failure t...

Page 51: ...of control and cause an accident resulting in severe personal injury Maximum Tongue Weight 20 kg _9 kg 44 lb 20 lb NOTE Tongue weight is the downward weight that the trailer exerts on the trailer hitc...

Page 52: ...maintenance procedures using basic hand tools Other service tasks that are more difficult or require special tools are best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician or...

Page 53: ...engine exhaust Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine Burns from hot parts Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching Injury from moving parts Do not run the...

Page 54: ...ission control systems The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emission standards Tampering and Altering Tampering w...

Page 55: ...nd quality may impair the effectiveness of your emission control system A manufacturer of an aftermarket part assumes the responsibility that the part will not adversely affect emission performance Th...

Page 56: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 PTO clutch Check I 0 12 1 1 54...

Page 57: ...Service more freqently when used in dusty areas 2 These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda tractor dealer unless the owner has the proper tools and is mechanically proficient See the Hond...

Page 58: ...en the drain plug securely 4 Refill to the upper level mark on the dipstick with the recommended oil see page 16 Tighten the oil filler cap securely ENGINE OIL REFILL CAPAClTY Without oil filter chang...

Page 59: ...or a non Honda filter which is not of equivalent quality may cause engine damage 4 Screw on the new oil filter by hand until the gasket contacts the filter mounting base then use an oil filter wrench...

Page 60: ...cleaner cover so that you can inspect both sides 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 sq...

Page 61: ...e engine hood and remove the spark plug caps 2 Clean any dirt from around the spark plug bases 3 Use a spark plug wrench to remove the spark plugs SPARK PLUG WRENCH 4 Visually inspect the spark plugs...

Page 62: ...h to compress the washer 1 Loose spark plugs can get hot enough to damage the engine Overtightening may damage the threads NOTE If installing new spark plugs tighten l 2 turn after the spark plugs sea...

Page 63: ...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 sparks...

Page 64: ...warm 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 ter minal then the battery nega...

Page 65: ...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 19 mm nut one turn 2 Jack up the rear of the rid...

Page 66: ...ner arm 2 At the front of the tractor raise pulley B and work the belt off pulley A Remove the belt from pulley B PULLEY A BELT TENSION TENSIONER ADJUSTING KNOB ARM PULLEY B 3 Remove the belt from the...

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Page 68: ...elts or when working with the cutter blades l If the tractor has been running the engine muffler and radiator will be very hot Allow them to cool before proceeding 1 Lower the cutter deck 2 Remove the...

Page 69: ...ard the radiator as shown in Fig A 8 Installation sequence is essentially the reverse order of removal See Page 28 for belt tension adjustment l After installing the belt and adjusting the belt tensio...

Page 70: ...remove the belt stopper and pulley cover 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...

Page 71: ...pulley covers 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 ha...

Page 72: ...e cutter deck from the lawn tractor see pages 64 65 2 Turn the cutter deck upside down 3 Clean dirt and grass from the blade and the inside of the cutter deck 4 Hold the blade firmly and use a torque...

Page 73: ...the left sides as shown 38 inch type 42 inch type lift Be 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 h...

Page 74: ...he engine stops 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...

Page 75: ...Honda lawn tractor 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 SUB FUSE m Never use fuse with a different rating from that...

Page 76: ...the fuel lines from the fuel filter See page 75 MAR WHEEL HEADLIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Open the engine hood turn up the bulb connector rubber cover Push and twist the bulb connector counterclockwise the...

Page 77: ...actor whenever it will be stored for longer than 30 days 1 Pump all gasoline from the fuel tank into an approved gasoline contain er Loosen the carburetor drain screw and drain the fuel into an approv...

Page 78: ...Place the PTO Power Take off lever in the ON position Turn the front clutch several rotations by hand then return the PTO lever to the OFF position Reinstall the spark plugs m Be sure to wear heavy d...

Page 79: ...awn 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 and inflate if ne...

Page 80: ...page 73 Lawn tractor does not move or drives slowly with the shift lever set in the transport range 1 Transmission release lever w Move to the engaged position released position 2 Lawn tractor does n...

Page 81: ...Honda lawn trac pulleys not aligned tor dealer Battery will not charge 1 Dead cell in battery Replace battery 2 Loose electrical connec Check connections and wires tions or broken wire Parking brake w...

Page 82: ...tter deck high 10 Not overlapping cut enough see page 43 to compensate for grass conditions 11 Throttle setting too low Set to FAST Clogged cutter deck discharge chute 1 Wrong blade muse a genuine Hon...

Page 83: ...lers see page not adjusted properly 29 2 Cutting height too low Raise cutter deck height 3 Turning speed fast Lower turning speed 4 Uneven surface Change cutting pattern 5 Rough and uneven surface Adj...

Page 84: ...Wheel base Cutting width Cutting height Dry weight Tire size Air pressure Transmission 1 815 x 1 460 x 1 050 mm 71 5 x 57 5 x 41 3 in 730 mm 28 7 in1 750 mm 29 5 in 1 190 mm 46 9 in 38 inch type 965 m...

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Page 86: ...ssatisfied with the decision made by the dealership s management contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Office You can write to American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipment Division Custo...

Page 87: ...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...

Page 88: ...MPS Buzzers TEMP INDICATOR 36 FUEL INDICATOR 21 Parking Brake 16 D DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES 2 Brake Pedal 15 CONTROLS 12 PTO Levers 15 Shift Lever 14 Throttle Lever 12 E EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Main...

Page 89: ...MENT 30 SERIAL NUMBERS ll SLOPE DRIVING ON Recommendations 44 SPARK ARRESTER SERVICE optional part 72 SPARK PLUG SERVICE 59 SPECIFICATIONS 82 STARTING THE ENGINE 34 STOPPING THE ENGINE 45 STORAGE Prep...

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