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Page 2: ...reserves the right to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever Your mower is not equipped with a spark arrestor and it ma...

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Page 4: ...e responsibilities of ownership The warranty policy is a separate document that should have been given to you by your dealer Your authorized Honda servicing dealer and his staff are specially trained...

Page 5: ...D or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions B A You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions B You CAN be HURT if you don t follow instructions Each message tells you...

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Page 7: ...er BEFORE MOWING 23 This section shows you how to prepare your mower the lawn and yourself OPERATING THE MOWER 27 This section tells you how to operate the mower for safe and effective mowing MAINTENA...

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Page 9: ...MOWER SAFETY This section explains what you need to know to operate your mower safely Safety Information 2 Important Message to Employers 3 Safety Label Locations 4 1...

Page 10: ...ves when you need to clean the mower deck or handle a blade Clear Mowing Area Mower blades can throw rocks and other objects with enough force to cause serious injury Before mowing carefully inspect t...

Page 11: ...ask anyone to operate this mower you need to determine whether the person is old enough large enough and strong enough to safely handle and control the mower If you decide they are make sure the empl...

Page 12: ...Locations These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury Read them carefully Ita label comes off or becomes hard to read contact your Honda Commercial Mower dealer for a rep...

Page 13: ...ry I Clear lawn of all debris before mowing I Do not operate the mower without either the discharge guard or entire grass catcher in place I Wear eye protection W Keao nannle and nets awa I _I I 48 in...

Page 14: ...I Clear fawn of all debris before mowing I Do not operate the mower without either the discharge guard or entire grass catcher in place I Wear eye protection I Keep people and pets away SHARP BLADE Yo...

Page 15: ...I CONTROLS INDICATORS This section shows you where controls are located and tells you what they do and how they work Locations 8 Controls 11 Indicators 13 7...

Page 16: ...CONTROLS INDICATORS Locations This shows where to find the most frequently used co ok HYDROSTATIC OIL FILLER FUEL FILLER FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTMENT SPACERS 8...

Page 17: ...CONTROLS INDICATORS DIRECTION CONTROL LEVERS OPERATOR PRESENCE LEVERS NEUTRAL LOCKS NGINE OIL FILLER MOWER DECK SERIAL NUMBER...

Page 18: ...CONTROLS INDICATORS BLADE CONTROL HOUR METER I FORWARD SPEED CONTROL LEVERS THROTTLE POWER UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER REAR WHEEL ADJUSTMENT BAR PUMP BYPASS VALVES 10...

Page 19: ...owing Pushing it forward past a detent for the CHOKE position applies the choke for starting a cold engine Forward Speed Control The forward speed control levers set the maximum forward speed of the m...

Page 20: ...orward motion Squeezing the levers past neutral reverses direction The use of the direction control levers is explained on page 29 Neutral Lock The neutral locks hold the direction control levers in t...

Page 21: ...ear Wheel Adjustment Bar The rear wheel adjustment bar allows adjustment of the cutting height in either of two ranges a low range of 38 mm to 89 mm 1 12 3 12 in and a high range of 89 mm to 140 mm 3...

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Page 23: ...TRANSPORTING and STORING This section tells you how to safe y transport and store your mower Transporting your Mower 16 Storing your Mower 17 Storage Preparation 17 Removal From Storage 21 15...

Page 24: ...ove it at more than a walking speed or more than 91 meters 100 yd Be sure the bypass valves are open at least one turn but not more than two turns See page 28 for more information on operating the byp...

Page 25: ...the engine easier to start when you use the mower again Cleaning Wash the mower including the underside of the mower deck Engine Wash the engine by hand and be careful to prevent water from entering t...

Page 26: ...ny water remaining on the engine While the engine is running hold the operator presence levers and operate the PTO clutch lever to expel water from the blade pulleys spindles and other mower deck item...

Page 27: ...tion are not covered under warranty You can extend fuel storage life by adding a gasoline stabilizer that is formulated for that purpose or you can avoid fuel deterioration problems by draining the fu...

Page 28: ...outdoors VVroe UDspills immediately Drain the fuel into an approved gasoline container Reinstall the drain bolt Engine Oil Change the engine oil page 46 Remove the spark plug page 49 Pour a tablespoo...

Page 29: ...lity of fuel leakage Park the mower on a level surface Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage With the engine and exhaust system cool cover the mower to keep out dust A hot engine and exhaust system ca...

Page 30: ...TRANSPORTING and STORING 1 22...

Page 31: ...BEFORE MOWING This section shows you how to prepare your mower the awn and yourself Check the Mower 24 Check the Lawn 25 Prepare Yourself 26 23...

Page 32: ...bolts screws and pins for tightness Never operate the mower with the safety interlock system inoperative Do not attempt to bypass or defeat the system Keep all shields and covers in place while operat...

Page 33: ...cts Anything which can be picked up by the blades and thrown is a potential hazard to you and others Look for things like stones sticks bones and wire and remove them from the mowing area People Peopl...

Page 34: ...r and its operation before you begin mowing Know what to do in case of emergencies Clothing Wearing protective clothing will reduce your risk of injury Long pants and eye protection reduce the risk of...

Page 35: ...ER This section tells you how to operate the mower for safe and effective mowing Starting the Engine 28 Using the Direction Controls 29 Starting to Mow 32 Adjusting your Speed 32 Mowing Tips 33 Parkin...

Page 36: ...ne Because of the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning it makes good sense to start the mower outside or at least in an open area with good ventilation Pump Bypass Valves In order to move the mower from...

Page 37: ...to their neutral position and apply the neutral locks by pulling them back with your thumbs 4 Be sure both pump bypass valves are closed 5 Open the fuel valve 6 Turn the key ON 7 To start a cold engi...

Page 38: ...the forward speed controls out of neutral unless one of the operator presence levers is held against the hand grip 2 Move both forward speed control levers to the desired speed 3 Slightly squeeze bot...

Page 39: ...in neutral the safety interlock system will shut off the engine Reversing the Mower To reverse the direction of the mower squeeze the direction control levers toward the handgrips from the neutral po...

Page 40: ...lever in FAST position To begin mowing 1 Be sure the direction controls are locked in neutral 2 Hold down one operator presence lever 3 Move both ground speed control levers to the desired mowing spee...

Page 41: ...Mowing Tips Your mower is designed to trim closely on the left hand side and discharge clippings evenly on the right hand side For best cut quality run the engine with the throttle lever in FAST Alway...

Page 42: ...mower 1 Squeeze both direction control levers to their neutral positions 2 Engage the neutral locks by pulling rearward with your thumbs 3 Pull both forward speed control levers to NEUTRAL 4 Pull the...

Page 43: ...Cleaner 42 Fuel 43 Engine Oil 46 Spark Plug 49 Valve Clearance 50 Carburetor 51 Governor Linkage 52 Throttle Cable 53 Hydrostatic Oil 54 Lubrication Points 55 Control Linkage Adjustment 57 Tires 62 C...

Page 44: ...applicable to your individual needs and use Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any enginerepair establishment or individual using parts t...

Page 45: ...ing around gasoline Use only a nonflammable solvent not gasoline to clean parts Keep cigarettes sparks and flames away from all fuel related parts l For certain operations the mower must be raised off...

Page 46: ...ust be followed in order to keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emission standards Tampering and Altering Tampering with or altering the emission control system may increase emissions...

Page 47: ...parts are manufactured to the same standards as the original parts so you can be confident of their performance The use of replacement parts that are not of the original design and quality may impair...

Page 48: ...mower dealer perform this carburetor modification Even with the modification engine horsepower will decrease about 3 5 for each 300 meter 1000 foot increase in altitude The effect of altitude on horse...

Page 49: ...I I I Emissions related item Perform initial service at this time 0 Servrce more rrequently wnen used in dusty condrtrons Replace paper element only Tuneup Specifications ITEM Spark plug gap Carbureto...

Page 50: ...tep 2 2 Remove the other wing nut and remove the elements 3 Separate the foam element from the paper element and carefully check each one for holes or tears Replace any damaged element 4 Clean the foa...

Page 51: ...INOTICEI Operating the engine with no air cleaner or with damaged elements can cause rapid engine wear Fuel Fuel tank capacity 16 7 liters 4 4 gallons Refueling Remove the cap on the tank and check th...

Page 52: ...ged Try using fresh gasoline in the tank or change brands of gasoline If spark knock or pinging persists contact your authorized Honda Commercial Mower dealer Running the engine with persistent spark...

Page 53: ...ptoms try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of...

Page 54: ...r the bottom of the dipstick add enough oil to bring the level to the upper mark on the dipstick Running the engine with a low oil level will cause engine damage Recommended Oil Use a high detergent p...

Page 55: ...se to close it and remove the section of hose To avoid damaging the valve do not over tighten it 5 Refill the engine with the correct amount of the recommended oil 6 After running the engine recheck t...

Page 56: ...ten the oil filter until the O ring seats against the filter base 6 Tighten the filter by hand an additional 3 4 1 turn 7 Pour the specified amount of oil into the engine Run the engine for a few minu...

Page 57: ...or cracks in the insulator or excessive deposits Replace the spark plug if you have any doubts about its condition 4 Measure the electrode gap with a wire gap gauge Adjust the gap to 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028...

Page 58: ...the fan cover when the piston is at top dead center of either the compression or exhaust stroke 3 Measure the clearance between the rocker arm and the valve with a feeler gauge INTAKE 0 08 0 12 mm 0 0...

Page 59: ...avoid carbon monoxide poisoning Allow the engine to warm to normal operating temperature With the throttle lever at SLOW turn the throttle stop screw to set the idle speed IDLE SPEED 1750 f rpm The p...

Page 60: ...rnor arm rearward to fully open the throttle and hold it in this position 3 Rotate the governor arm shaft fully clockwise and hold it there with a pair of pliers I GOVERNOR ARM GOVERNOR ARM SHAFT 4 Ti...

Page 61: ...e control lever and the choke lever It should be 1 mm 0 04 in or less In other words just touching The choke should be fully open 3 If you need to adjust the clearance loosen the cable holder and adju...

Page 62: ...1 Install one end of a section of l z inch hose over the drain outlet and place the other end in a suitable container to catch the used oil 2 Clean the area around the oil filler cap and remove it 3 T...

Page 63: ...il O ring seats against the filter base 6 Tighten the filter by hand an additional 3 4 1 turn 7 Refill the reservoir with the correct amount of the recommended oil the 8 Start the engine and allow it...

Page 64: ...MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENTS PULLEY PIVOT under cover FORWARD SPEED CONTROL SHAFT CASTER PIVOTS CASTER WHEELS I 56...

Page 65: ...re is adequate ventilation Direction Control Linkage Adjustment Perform this adjustment if the mower creeps when the direction control levers are locked in neutral with the neutral locks 1 Raise and s...

Page 66: ...urn the adjusting nut to lengthen the rod until forward rotation just starts l Turn the adjusting nut counting the number of turns to shorten the rod until rear rotation just starts l Turn the adjusti...

Page 67: ...s 3 Loosen the locknuts on the forward speed linkage 4 Adjust the length of the rod until the roller just contacts the pump control arm with no slack in the linkage Adjust the other side the same way...

Page 68: ...MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENTS FORWARD SPEED AQNTROLS FORWARD SPEED CONTROL LINKAGE LOCKNUTS 115 125mm ROLLER I 60...

Page 69: ...keeping them even l Both wheels should begin turning at about the same time l When the levers are both positioned about one inch forward of neutral both wheels should rotate at about the same speed 6...

Page 70: ...he bolt SWITCH should be centered on the BOLT ball _ I _ BALL SWITCH Operator Presence Lever Operation 1 Start the engine and move the forward speed control levers forward out of neutral Slowly releas...

Page 71: ...e to adjust both the front and rear wheels to the same cutting height to get the best performance and cut quality 2 fs3 A B C D E Front Wheel Adjustment The front caster wheels are adjustable within t...

Page 72: ...the washers on the caster post Rear Wheel Adjustment The rear wheels are adjustable within their range in 13 mm l 2 in increments by placing the adjusting bar in the drive axle in one of the 5 holes o...

Page 73: ...cutting range of your mower reposition the front caster wheels on the mower deck and change the drive axle pivot position on the power unit Always shut off the engine and remove the key before changi...

Page 74: ...Remove the nut from the pivot bolt on each side of the axle assembly and remove the pivot bolts 5 Roll the wheels to align the pivot hole on the axle assembly with the alternate pivot holes in the po...

Page 75: ...des are subject to wear during normal operation and should be inspected regularly If a blade strikes an object it may be damaged Immediately stop the mower and inspect the blades Before working on or...

Page 76: ...ving the wing nuts 4 Raise and support the front of the mower deck 5 Remove the nut from the spindle bolt 6 Remove the spindle bolt washer blade and spacer 7 Repeat the procedure for the other blade s...

Page 77: ...not sharpen to a knife edge l Remove an equal amount of material from each end of the blade to maintain balance l Do not remove material from the inner area of the cutting edge If you need to remove m...

Page 78: ...ntrol linkage and the blade brake Moving belts and pulleys can cause serious injuries Do not operate engine with the belt cover removed Before removing belt cover for maintenance remove key from ignit...

Page 79: ...iven spindle and remove the belt Remove the belt from the other pulleys 5 Place the belt in position over the pulleys and move the blade control ON 6 Adjust the tensioner pulley guide s B to the posit...

Page 80: ...the brake rod should be in the center of its hole on the pulley arm while the pulley is lightly pushed in the direction shown If it isn t remove the spring pin and washer and adjust it 3 Check the br...

Page 81: ...t and remove the tensioner 3 Remove the belt Install and Adjust 1 Place the belt over the engine and pump pulleys 2 Connect the tensioner spring to the tensioner and the S hook on the deck There are t...

Page 82: ...ne with the belt cover removed Before remov ing belt cover for maintenance remove key from ionition switch and disconnect the soark olua lead Inspect 1 Move the blade control OFF and remove the belt c...

Page 83: ...guide pins at the center spindle pulley and remove the deck belt from the pulley 3 Remove the hair pin from the brake rod 4 Remove the rod from the brake band the spring will fall loose at this time 5...

Page 84: ...rate engine with the belt cover removed Before removing belt cover for maintenance remove key from ignition switch and disconnect the soark lucl lead Inspbct 1 Move the blade control OFF and remove th...

Page 85: ...er 2 Loosen the belt guide pin at the right spindle pulley and remove the deck belt from the pulley 3 Remove the hair pin from the brake rod 4 Remove the rod from the brake band the spring will fall l...

Page 86: ...R IDENTIFICATION SPARK ARRESTER PLATE OPTIONAL PART 1 Remove the three 5 mm screws and the muffler protector 2 Remove the 8 mm nuts then remove the identification plate muffler and gasket Remove the s...

Page 87: ...TROUBLESHOOTING This section tells you what to look for if you encounter problems Engine 80 Mower 80...

Page 88: ...ree of deposits page 49 Blade control must be OFF Low power Air cleaner elements should be clean page 42 Spark plug should be correctly gapped and be free of deposits page 49 Mower deck should be free...

Page 89: ...accumulation of clippings Deck and blade belts should be in good condition and at correct tension page 70 Cuts poorly Throttle should be in FAST Cutting height must be at the same setting at front an...

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Page 91: ...SPECIFICATIONS This section provides you with important dimensions and capacities Mower 84 Engine 85 83...

Page 92: ...3 lb 267 kg 590 lb Maximum speed Forward 8km h 5 mph Reverse 3km h 2 mph Drive system Zero turn hydrostatic drive Hydrostatic oil 1OW 40 SG Hydrostatic oil 9 8t 10 4 qt capacity Tire size Drive wheel...

Page 93: ...n system Transistorized magneto Valve clearance Intake 0 08 0 12 mm 0 003 0 005 in Exhaust 0 13 0 17 mm 0 005 0 007 in Spark plug ND BPR5ES NGK WlGEPR U Spark plug gap 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 032 in Fuel U...

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Page 95: ...lade Control Blades 74 70 66 72 69 11 62 C Choke Location 10 Customer Service 89 Cutting Height Adjustment 58 D Direction Controls Location 9 Operation 25 E Engine Fuel 38 Oil 41 Starting 24 F Forward...

Page 96: ...ation 12 P Preoperation Check 20 Publications 88 Pump Bypass Valves Location 13 Operation 24 Precautions 16 R Rear Wheel Adjustment 59 S Safety Rules 2 Serial Number Locations 9 10 Spark Arrester Serv...

Page 97: ...ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This section gives you sources for more information about your mower Honda Publications 90 Customer Service Information 91...

Page 98: ...rmation about maintaining your mower You may order them from an authorized Honda servicing dealer Shop Manual This manual covers complete maintenance and overhaul procedures It is intended to be used...

Page 99: ...isfied with the decision made by the dealership s management contact Honda Power Equipment Customer Service Office You can write to Honda Power Equipment Division Customer Service Office 4475 River Gr...

Page 100: ...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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