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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: ...he responsibilities of ownership The warranty policy is a separate document that should have been given to you by your dealer Your Honda Commercial Mower dealer and his staff are specially trained in...

Page 5: ...LED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions B A You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions m A 0 You CAN be HURT if you don t follow instructions Each message tell...

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Page 7: ...wer BEFORE MOWING 19 This section shows you how to prepare your mower the lawn and yourself OPERATING THE MOWER 23 This section tells you how to operate the mower for safe and effective mowing MAINTEN...

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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: ...u 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 emp...

Page 12: ...el comes off or becomes hard to read contact your Honda Commercial Mower dealer for a replacement PARfflNG SAFETY I park the mower 0 s nml level smfsw whsn posslbls I II ths mower must be parked on a...

Page 13: ...ous injuly I Clean lawn of all debris befom mowing I Do not operate the mower without either the discharge guard or the entire grass catcher In place I Wear eye protection I Keep people away while mow...

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Page 15: ...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 81INDICATORS Locations This shows where to find the most frequently used controls HYDROSTATIC OIL FILLER FUEL FILLER FRONT WHEEL VALVE ADJUSTMENT SPACERS 8...

Page 17: ...CONTROLS 8 INDICATORS DIRECTION CONTROL LEVERS OPERATOR PRESENCE LEVERS NEUTRAL LOCKS MOWER DECK SERlAL NUMBER 9...

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

Page 19: ...s the START position engages the starter Throttle The throttle lever controls engine speed Pull it rearward to the SLOW position for idle Push it forward to the FAST position for mowing Forward Speed...

Page 20: ...zing the levers toward the hand grips slows the mower from the maximum forward speed Squeezing the levers further to their neutral position stops fonnrard motion Squeezing the levers past neutral reve...

Page 21: ...either of two ranges 1 112to 3 l 2 inches and 3 l 2 to 5 l 2 inches Their use is explained on page 58 Rear Wheel Adjustment Bar The rear wheel adjustment bar allows adjustment of the cutting height i...

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Page 23: ...TRANSPORTING and STORING This section tells you bow to safely transport and store your mower Transporting your Mower 16 Storing your Mower 17 Removing From Storage 18 15...

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

Page 25: ...other places that are difficult to dry as water may promote rust 2 After washing l i ove as much standing water as possible with a dry l Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operati...

Page 26: ...away from any appliance that operates with a flame such as a furnace water heater or clothes dryer Also avoid any area with a spark producing electric motor or where power tools are operated Leave the...

Page 27: ...BEFORE MOWING This section shows you how to prepare your mower the lawn and yourself Check the Mower 20 Check the Lawn 21 Prepare Yourself 21 19...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...ways inspect the area before mowing 0 bjects 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 remo...

Page 30: ...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 i...

Page 31: ...ER This section tells you how to operate the mower for safe and effective mowing Starting the Engine 24 Using the Direction Controls 25 Starting to Mow 28 Adjusting your Speed 28 Mowing Tips 29 Parkin...

Page 32: ...ecause 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 OPEN In order to move the mower from...

Page 33: ...locks by pulling them back with your thumbs 4 Be sure both pump bypass valves are closed 5 Open the fuel valve 6 To start a cold engine pull the choke knob up fully and move the throttle to FAST To re...

Page 34: ...e 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 both U...

Page 35: ...n 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 posi...

Page 36: ...AST position To begin mowing I 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 speed Always b...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...eeze 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 blade contr...

Page 39: ...Fuel 38 Engine Oil 41 Spark Plugs 44 Valve Clearance 45 Idle Speed 47 Governor Linkage 48 Hydrostatic Oil 49 Lubrication Points 50 Control Linkage Adjustment 52 Tires 57 Cutting Height 58 Cutting Ran...

Page 40: ...usual conditions consult a servicing dealer for recommendations applicable to your individual needs and use Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be perform...

Page 41: ...ing around gasoline Use only a nonflammable solvent not gasoline to clean parts Keep cigarettes sparks and flames away from all fuel related parts For certain operations the mower must be raised off t...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...orair fuelmixturewill betoo rich Performancewill decrease andfuelconsumptionwill increase A very rich mixturewill alsofoul the sparkplugandcausehardstarting Highaltitudeperformancecan be improvedbyspe...

Page 44: ...ed in dusty conditions Replace paper element only Tuneup Specifications ITEM Spark plug gap Carburetor idle speed Valve clearance cold Other specifications SPECIFICATION 0 028 0 032 in 0 7 0 8 mm 1400...

Page 45: ...ng bolt and air cleaner cover and remove the foam element If the foam element appears clean over more than half its surface it does not need cleaning Reinstall the cover If the foam element appears di...

Page 46: ...ir at less than 30 psi through the filter from the cover side Never try to brush off the dirt that will just force it into the filter fibers 7 Use a damp cloth to wipe any dirt from the inside of the...

Page 47: ...int and some types of plastic Be careful not to spill fuel when filling your fuel tank Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered under warranty Fuel Recommendation We recommend unleaded fuel becaus...

Page 48: ...ygenates l Ethanol ethyl or grain alcohol 10 by volume You may use gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol by volume Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name Gasohol l MTBE methyl terti...

Page 49: ...curely hold the fuel lines to the new filter 6 Dispose of the old filter and any spilled fuel properly Engine Oil Refill Capacity 1 9 US quarts 1 8 liters oil drain only 2 2 US quarts 2 1 liters oil d...

Page 50: ...Changing the Oil Change the oil at the recommended interval or more frequently under extreme operating conditions Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and complete draining 1 Instal...

Page 51: ...e it in a sealed container to your local recycling center or service station for reclamation Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground or down a drain Changing the Oil Filter 1 Drain the e...

Page 52: ...nsulator or excessive deposits Replace a spark plug if you have any doubts about its condition 4 Measure the electrode gap with a wire gap gauge Adjust the gap to 0 028 0 032 inch I 0 7 0 8 mm by care...

Page 53: ...n the piston is at firing position One of the 6x26 mm valve cover bolts may be used to keep the shaft from falling out but it will not keep the shaft in position 3 Remove the recoil starter 4 Rotate t...

Page 54: ...1 cylinder 11 Be sure the rocker shafts are in position Remove the bolts used to hold them and install the valve covers MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENTS 5 Measure the clearance between the rocker arm and the...

Page 55: ...ow the engine to warm to normal operating temperature 3 With the throttle lever at SLOW turn the idle stop screw to set the idle speed IDLE SPEED 1400 1150 rpm The pilot screw is fitted with a limiter...

Page 56: ...e the governor arm toward the carburetor and check that the carburetor throttle plate opens and the throttle shaft arm contacts the full throttle stop 7 Move the governor arm away from the carburetor...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...ats against the filter base 6 Tighten the filter by hand an additional 3 4 1 turn 7 Refill the reservoir with the the c 1 c E Lz correct amount of the recommended oil 8 Start the engine and allow it t...

Page 59: ...MAINTENANCE 8 ADJUSTMENTS CASTER PIVOTS FORWARD SPEED CONTROL SHAFT...

Page 60: ...ere 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...

Page 61: ...ut 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 adjusting nut to lengthen...

Page 62: ...ers 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 wa...

Page 63: ...MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENTS FORWARD SPEED FORWARD SPEED CONTROL LINKAGE LOCKNUTS ROLLER 55...

Page 64: ...eping 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 Ad...

Page 65: ...nd the bolt SWITCH should be centered on the BOLT BALL ball SWTCH Operator Presence Lever Operation 1 Start the engine and move the forward speed control levers forward out of neutral Slowly release e...

Page 66: ...cutting height to get the best performance and cut quality Front Wheel Adjustment is e e3 b G c3 g 6 A B C D E The front caster wheels are adjustable within their range in increments of l 2 inch by c...

Page 67: ...er helps you raise and lower the power unit 1 Remove the linchpin to remove the adjusting lever from its storage position 2 Remove the linchpin from one or the other ends of the adjusting bar 3 Place...

Page 68: ...before changing the cutting range Front Cutting Range Adjustment 1 Raise and support the front of the mower deck 2 Remove the 4 bolts holding the caster wheel assembly to the mower deck 3 Reinstall t...

Page 69: ...mbly 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 power head 6 Install the pivot bolts and tighten the nuts on the pi...

Page 70: ...ades 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 71: ...port the front of the mower deck 2 Move the blade control lever OFF 5 Remove the nut from the spindle bolt L 6 Remove the spindle bolt washer blade and spacer 7 Repeat the procedure for the other blad...

Page 72: ...32 inch Do 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...

Page 73: ...MAINTENANCE 8 ADJUSTMENTS TAPER THE CUTTING EDGE BLUNT EDGE...

Page 74: ...cause serious injuries Do not operate engine with the belt cover removed Before removing belt cover for maintenance remove key from ignition switch and disconnect all spark plug leads Adjust Belt Ten...

Page 75: ...and tighten the bolts 5 Check that the belt guides are in the positions shown about l s 3 l inch 3 5 mm from the belt 6 Check the position of the tensioner arm in the slot in the power unit 7 If the...

Page 76: ...ng a new belt move the idler pulley to the position shown outer hole 7 Place the belt in position over the pulleys and move the blade control ON 8 Adjust the idler and tensioner pulley guides to the p...

Page 77: ...elt cover for maintenance remove key from ignition switch and disconnect all spark plug leads 1 Move the blade control OFF 2 Remove the belt cover 3 The swivel on the brake rod should be in the center...

Page 78: ...r removed Before removing belt cover for maintenance remove key from ignition switch and disconnect all spark plug leads Inspect 1 Remove the belt cover 2 Move the blade control OFF 3 Check the tensio...

Page 79: ...sioner in last position the belt must be replaced 6 Install the belt over the right spindle pulley 7 Install the belt cover Replace 1 Remove the belt cover 2 Loosen the two belt guide pins at the cent...

Page 80: ...e 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 three holes...

Page 81: ...hours to maintain its efficiency 1 Remove the five 6 mm screws and the muffler protector 2 Remove the four special screws and remove the spark arrester 3 Check for carbon deposits on the spark arreste...

Page 82: ...tery can discharge as much as 30 This could cause the engine not to start or shorten the service life of the battery To charge the battery follow the procedures below Removing the battery 1 Push the c...

Page 83: ...turer s instructions then charge the battery 3 4 hours 3 After the battery is charged inspect the electrolyte level in each of the cells Add distilled water as necessary then install the battery caps...

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Page 85: ...TROUBLESHOOTING This section tells you what to look for if you encounter problems Engine 78 Mower 78 77...

Page 86: ...free of deposits page 44 Blade control must be OFF Low power Air cleaner elements should be clean page 37 Spark plug should be correctly gapped and be free of deposits page 44 Mower deckshould be free...

Page 87: ...ation of clippings Deck and blade belts should be in good condition and at correct tension page 66 cuts poorly Throttle should be in FAST Cutting height must be at the same setting at front and rear p...

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Page 89: ...SPECIFICATIONS This section provides you with important dimensions and capacities Mower a2 Engine a3 81...

Page 90: ...SPECIFICATIONS Mower Tire size 82...

Page 91: ...m 1400 I 50 rpm II Ignition system Transistorized magneto Valve clearance cold Intake Exhaust I 0 007 0 009 inch 0 18 0 22mm 0 005 0 007 inch 0 13 0 17mm Spark plug Spark plug gap Fuel Fuel tank capac...

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Page 93: ...lade Brake 69 Blade Control 11 Blades 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 94: ...reoperation Check Publications Pump Bypass Valves Location Operation Precautions 20 88 13 24 16 R Rear Wheel Adjustment S 59 Safety Rules Serial Number Locations Spark Arrester Service Storage 2 9 10...

Page 95: ...ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This section gives you sources for more information about your mower Honda Publications 88 Customer Service Information 89 87...

Page 96: ...nformation about maintaining your mower You may order them from your Honda Commercial Mower dealer Shop Manual This manual covers complete maintenance and overhaul procedures It is intended to be used...

Page 97: ...isfied with the decision made by the dealership s management contact Honda Power Equipment Customer Service Offtce You can write to Honda Power Equipment Division Customer Service Office 4475 River Gr...

Page 98: ...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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