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Page 3: ...wed CAUTION Indicates a possibility qf personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are not followed NOTE Gives helpful information If a problem should arise or if you have any questions about the lawn trac tor consult an authorized Honda Lawn Tractor dealer Honda lawn tractors are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions m Operating a lawn tractor ...

Page 4: ...CONTROLS 10 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKS 15 5 OPERATION 26 I l Starting the engine l Mowing l Stopping the engine l High altitude operation 6 TRANSPORTIklG STORAGE 35 7 MAINTENANCE 40 8 WIRING DIAGRAM 56 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 57 i 0 SPECIFICATIONS 60 11 WARRANTY SERVICE 61 2 ...

Page 5: ...1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING LABEL LOCATIONS Read these WARNING LABELS before you operate 3 ...

Page 6: ...URNING OR OPERATING ON SLOPES I STOP ENGINE BEFORE REMOVING GRASS CATCHER OR CLEANING DISCHARGE CHUTE I KEEP ALL SHIELDS AND SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE I KEEP PEOPLE AND PETS AT A SAFE DISTANCE WHILE OPERATING I THIS LAWN TRACTOR IS NOT LEGAL FOR USE ON PUBLIC STREETS OR HIGHWAYS GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE STOP ENGINE AVOID HEAT SPARKS AND OPEN FLAME WHEN REFUELING ...

Page 7: ...n tractor without proper instructions l Do not allow passengers to ride on the tractor or any of its attachments l Children should not be permitted to operate this lawn tractor l To prevent serious injury never put your hands or feet under the cutter deck l Do not operate the lawn tractor while barefoot Wear sturdy shoes or boots and clothing that is not loose l Be alert Do not operate the lawn tr...

Page 8: ...everse l Do not mow in Reverse unless it is absolutely necessary l Use extra care when pulling a trailer or when using optional attachments a Be sure that any accessories trailer hitch etc are securely mounted and that they do not interfere with the safe operation of the tractor b Reduce operating speeds when using attachments and limit loads to those you can safely control c Use care when backing...

Page 9: ...s l Do not back down or rapidly accelerate up a sloping surface see page 31 for special instructions CLEANING AND STORAGE l Leaves grass clippings oil and other combustible materials can be come a fire hazard Be sure to keep the engine compartment the upper cutter deck surfaces and the belt and pulley areas clean l Damp decomposing grass clippings generate heat and can become a fire hazard l To re...

Page 10: ...ER I PARKING BRAKE LEVER BRAKE PEDAL THRQ PARKING INDICATOR INDICATOR LAMP bTTLE LAlM LEVER F L STEERING WHEEL 99 HEADLIGHT MUFFLER CUTTER DECK CUfTER DRIVE BELT DECK ADJUSTING KNOB OVERHEAT ALERT ENGINE _ _ DECK HEkHT ADJUSTING LEVER FUEL FILLER CAP 8 ...

Page 11: ...Engine compartment BATTERY AIR CLEANER FUSE BOX RESERVE TANK OIL FI CAP PLUGS OIL DRilN PLUG RADIATOR DRAIN PLUG 9 ...

Page 12: ... hand side of the control panel Key positions START to start the engine ON to run the engine after starting OFF to stop the engine dN ENGINE SWITCH NOTE The starter motor will not work unless the shift lever is in NEUTRAL and the P T O lever is in the OFF Disengaged position 2 Throttle lever The throttle lever cqntrols engine speed from SLOW idle to FAST max speed and START CHOKE is for starting a...

Page 13: ...0 3 5 4 0 in CAUTION l To avoid damage to the cutter deck always raise it fully when driving the lawn tractor to and from the mowing area this provides maximum ground clearance l To avoid damaging or disabling the handle locking mechanism never at tempt to screw the adjusting lever s set button in or out SET BUTTON 4 Power Take Off P T O 1 lever This lever engages and disengages the power take off...

Page 14: ...peed to reverse or from reverse to a forward speed Shifting bet ween forward and reverse speeds while the tractor is moving can cause transmission damage When shifting from one forward speed range to another while moving do not force the shift lever and do not shift up or down more than one slot at a time Do not operate the shift lever on slopes NOTE The tractor will pull away from a stop in any s...

Page 15: ...a safe speed when visibility is poor HEADLIGHT SWITCH 7 Brake pedal Depressing the pedal will first disengage the tractor drive clutch As you continue to depress the pedal the brake will be applied to stop the tractor When the brake pedal is released an automatic mechanism gradually engages the clutch CAUTION Releasing the brake pedal too slowly holding the pedal halfway out can cause the clutch t...

Page 16: ...n off the engine switch before setting the parking brake A warning buzzer will sound if the parking brake is engaged while the transmission is in gear and the engine switch is ON Pull the lever up slightly and press the lever button lower the lever while holding the button in The parking indicator lamp should go off lami Operating the Pawn tractor with the parking brake set will result in severe d...

Page 17: ...Inspect with the Lawn Tractor on level ground l Pull up the parking brake fully set thb shift lever in N Neutral and P T O lever in OFF position and inspect 1 Check the radiator screen CAUTION If the engine has been running the radiator will be very hot allow it to cool before proceeding Open the engine hood and lift the screen out of its holder Remove any dirt and clippings from the screen and th...

Page 18: ...n c Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck but do not screw it in d Check the oil level shown on the dipstick If near or below the lower level mark fill to the upper level mark with the recommended oil Use Honda 4 stroke oil or an equivalent high detergent premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U S automobile manufacturers re quirements for service classification SE or SF Moto...

Page 19: ...mixture Avoid getting dirt dust or water in the fuel tank Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause persistent pinging or heavy spark knock a metallic rapping noise which if severe can lead to engine damage CAUTION If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed under normal load change brands of gasoline If spark knock or pinging persists consult your authorized Honda dealer Failure to d...

Page 20: ...ed by Honda There are two types of gasohol one containing ethanol and the other containing methanol Do not use gasohol that contains more than 10 ethanol Do not use gasoline containing methanol methyl or wood alcohol that does not also contain Y cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol Never use gasoline contain ing more than 5 methanol even if it has cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors NO...

Page 21: ... bring it up to the MAX mark Coolant Recommendation Use high quality ethylene glycol antifreeze that is specifically formulated for use in aluminum engines Mix the antifreeze with low mineral drinking water or distilled water A 50 50 mixture of ethylene glycol antifreeze and water is recommended for most temperatures and provides good corrosion protection A higher concentration of antifreeze decre...

Page 22: ...every time the lawn tractor is used Press firmly on the brake pedal with your hand and then check the position of the brake wear indicator If the indicator is near the wear limit point take the lawn tractor to an authorized Honda lawn tractor dealer for repair CAUTION Under no circumstances should CAUTION Under no circumstances should the lawn tractor be operated the brake lining is at the service...

Page 23: ...lt for wear or damage If worn qr damaged replace the belt as described on pages 50 51 SET BUTTON 3 Check belt tension at the tensioner arm The mark on the tensioner arm should align with the tension indicator If not turn the adjusting knob to align the mark with the indicator TENSIONER ARM BELT TENSION ADJUSTING ALIGNMENT MARK TENSION INDICATOR 21 ...

Page 24: ...cid electrolyte Contact with skin or eyes may cause severe burns Wear protective clothing and a face shield If electrolyte gets on your skin flush with water If electrolyte gets in your eyes flush with water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician immediately l Electrolyte is poisonous If swallowed drink large quantities of water or milk and follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable oil and c...

Page 25: ... comfortably 3 Tighten the seat mounting bolts securely 10 Check the tire pressure CAUTION Improper inflation may lead to premature tire failure Never ex ceed the manufacturer s maximum tire pressure specification Check the tire pressure with an air pressure gauge Pressure Front 0 9 1 1 kg cm2 12 8 15 6 psi Rear 0 6 0 8 kg cm2 8 5 l 1 4 psi 23 ...

Page 26: ...hands from the cutter blades 1 Shift the P T O clutch lever to the OFF position and adjust the cutter deck height lever to the top highest position 2 Inspect each of the blades for cracks bending or signs of wear The right and center blades can be seen through the discharge opening on the right side of the cutter deck The left blade can be seen from under the left front edge of the cutter deck Tur...

Page 27: ...u can remove and in stall the blade yourself BENT s EXCESSIVELY WORN CRACKED Severe personal injury can result if a piece of blade breaks off and is thrown from under the cutter deck l Never operate the lawn tractor with a worn or damaged blade l Never operate the lawn tractor with a blade that is cracked or notched at the base of its upturned rear edge CAUTION l Use a genuine Honda replacement bl...

Page 28: ...of consciousness and lead to death Never run the engine in an enclosed area Be sure to provide adequate ventilation 1 Sit on the seat and check that the transmission is in neutral and the P T 0 lever is in the OFF Disengaged position 2 Move the throttle lever to the START CHOKE position START CHOKE 26 ...

Page 29: ...se the key and wait at least 10 seconds before operating the starter motor again 4 After the engine starts let the engine switch return to ON 5 After the engine warms up move lever to the SLOW position NOTE When the engine is warm or the air temperature is high move the throttle to SLOW as soon as the engine starts 1 c c SLOW 27 ...

Page 30: ...en ALERT LAMP 6 Seat safety switch operation check The seat safety switch automatically stops the engine if the operator s weight is off the seat 1 Move the P T O lever to ON Engaged Rise off the seat the engine should stop immediately 2 Return the P T O lever to OFF Disengaged and restart the engine Release the parking brake and place the shift lever in the 1st speed range While driving slowly ri...

Page 31: ... the area is completely cleared re mow at the desired height l If the lawn tractor accidentally gets caught by some object hole or curb do not try to ride over the obstruction or turn the steering to free the mower the steering mechanism or cutter deck may be damaged NOTE For best results wait until the lawn is dry before mowing 1 Set the cutter deck height adjusting lever to the desired cutting h...

Page 32: ... operated qt intermediate throttle settings if desired but always maintain suffi cient engine speed for good pulling power arid efficient blade operation Use the shift lever to select the desired driving speed range THROTTLE LEVER Y x I I 3 Move the P T O lever to the ON Engaged position OFF Disengaged 4 Move the shift lever to select the desired gear position The clutch will engage automatically ...

Page 33: ...ould cause it to tip over resuiting in severe personal injury l Abruptly applying the brake pedal while the tractor is rolling backwards down a slope may cause the tractor to tip over A Set parking brake The warning buzzer should sound until the parking brake is released B Apply pressure to the brake pedal C Move the throttle lever to mid range D Shift the transmission to 1st gear position E Relea...

Page 34: ...attern is only recommended for a flat level lawn surface See safe ope ing rules pige 5 l To spread grass cuttings evenly mow the outside perimeter of the lawn in a clockwise direction and then mow the rest of the lawn counterclockwise 32 ...

Page 35: ...ever to OFF Disengaged OFF Disengaged 2 Move the shift lever to the Neutral position 3 Set the parking brake 4 Turn the engine switch OFF w Always remove the key from the engine switch whenever the lawn tractor is unattended to prevent children or unauthorized persons from starting the engine ION 33 ...

Page 36: ... than 6 000 feet above sea level ask your authorized Honda Lawn Tractor dealer to perform these carburetor modifications Even with suitable carburetor jetting engine horsepower will decrease ap proximately 3 5 for each 1 000 feet increase in altitude The affect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made CAUTION Operation of the lawn tractor at an alti...

Page 37: ...el when transporting Turn the engine switch OFF and set the parking brake Tie the lawn tractor down securely using the tie down points shown below CAUTION l To avoid damaging the tie rods be careful not to put the rope around or near them when securing the front end l Do not pull the lawn tractor behind another vehicle and do not use the lawn tractor to push another vehicle 35 ...

Page 38: ... tank when the exhaust system is hot Disconnect the spark plug caps and turn the engine switch to the ON position to activate the fuel pump Loosen the carburetor drain screw and drain the fuel into a suitable gasoline container After draining turn the engine stiitch OFF and tighten the drain screw securely Emm Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions Do not smoke or a...

Page 39: ... 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 plugs RONT CLUTCH CAUTION Be sure to wear heavy duty gloves when turning the front clutch If the lawn tractor has been running the engine will be very hot Allow it to cool before proceeding 3 Remove the battery and store in a cool dry plac...

Page 40: ...Hold the lever firmly and carefully return it to the UPPER position after removing the deck LOCK PIN BELT 14r lm 0 55 in CUTTER DECK 0 55 in lOmm 1 0 39 in 5 Turn the cutter deck upside down Clean the underside of the deck with water and dry thoroughly CAUTION To avoid possible damage to the linkage system turn the cut ter deck over slowly and carefully 6 For longer service and greater efficiency ...

Page 41: ...ge the battery and install it in the tractor 2 Remove the spark plugs and check that they are clean and properly gapped see p 44 i Turn the engine a few revolutions by hand without the spark plugs 3 Thread the spark plugs in as far as possible by hand then tighten them l 8 to l 4 turn further with the plug wrench 4 Check the engine oil level see p 16 5 Check the coolant level see p 19 6 Fill the f...

Page 42: ...data and feels he is mechanically qualified CAUTION Use only genuine Honda parts or their equivalent for maintenance or repair Replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may damage the tractor Periodic inspection and adjustment of the Honda HT4213 is essential if high level performance is to be maintained Regular maintenance will also ensure a long service life The required service inte...

Page 43: ...0 21 1 P T 0 clutch I I Throttle cable Check Adjust Front axle Grease 1 0 2 1 I 0 21 I Oil filter Change Every 2 years or 300 HRS 2 Fuel line Check IR nlare if LC EX _r I 0 2 Valve clearance Check Adjust 0 2 NOTE 1 Service the air cleaner more frequently when used in dusty areas 2 These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda dealer unless the owner has proper tools and is mechanically pro...

Page 44: ... a manner that i compatible with the en vironment We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local ser vice station for reclamation Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground 1 Open the engine hood 2 Remove the oil filler cap and drain bolt and drain the oil into a suitable container NOTE To remove the drain bolt turn the steering wheel to the extreme right and remove the bolt...

Page 45: ... wing nuts and the air cleaner cover Remove the elements and separate them Carefully check both elements for holes or tears and replace if damaged WING NUTS 3 Foam element Clean in warm soapy water rinse and allow to dry thoroughly Or clean in high flash point solvent and allow to dry Dip the element in clean engine oil and squeeze out all the excess The engine will smoke during initial start up i...

Page 46: ...3 Use a spark plug wrench to remove the spark plugs SPARK PLUG WRENCH SPARK PLUG CAP 4 Visually inspect the spark plugs Discard the spark plugs if there is ap parent wear or if the insulators are cracked or chipped Clean the spark plugs with a wire brush if they are to be reused 5 Measure the plug gaps with a feeler gauge The gaps should be 0 6 0 7 mm 0 024 0 028 in Correct as necessary by careful...

Page 47: ... l 2 turn with a wrench to compress their washers If used plugs ark being reinstalled they should only require l 8 to l 4 turn after being seated CAUTION l The spark plugs must be securely tightened Improperly tightened plugs can become very hot and possibly damage the engine l Never use spark plugs with an improper heat range 45 ...

Page 48: ... in an enclosed space l The battery contains sulfuric acid electrolyte Contact with skin or eyes may cause severe burns Wear protective clothing and a face shield If electrolyte gets on your skin flush with water If electrolyte gets in your eyes flush with water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician immediately l Electrolyte is poisonous If swallowed drink large quantities of water or milk ...

Page 49: ...e the fuel filter by pulling it out of its clip under the fuel tank and visually inspect it through the opening in the hitch plate Replace the filter if it is contaminated with dirt or water i r FUEL FILTER REAR WHEEL 47 ...

Page 50: ... bulb connector counterclockwise then remove the connector and bulb Install the bulb and then align the tab on the bulb connector with the cutout in the headlight case Turn the bulb connector clockwise while pushing it in and then push the rubber cover down over the connector BULB CONNECTOR Push and Twist BULB 48 ...

Page 51: ...ub nut with a 19 mm socket 3 Raise the wheel off the floor using a jack and remove the wheel 4 Apply a thin coat of grease to the wheel shaft splines before installing the rear wheel Install the washer with its OUTSIDE mark facing out Tighten the hub nut first to 5 5 kg m 40 ft lb then continue tightening it until one of the cutouts in the nut aligns with the hole in the shaft Install a new cotter...

Page 52: ...e belt from the pulleys starting with the one on the opposite side 3 Remove the belt from the cxitter deck driven pulley 4 Open the engine hood and remove the belt stopper by removing the 10 mm flange nut 5 Release the clips and open the upper radiator shroud 6 Remove the belt through the top by first lifting the belt up and then sliding it sideways toward the radiator as shown in Fig A 7 Installa...

Page 53: ...FLANGE NUT 10mm CUTTER DE DRIVE BELT CUTTER DECK DRIVEN PULLEY 51 ...

Page 54: ...pulley A and pulley B toward you then remove the belt from pulley A while releasing it slowly CAUTION If the belt is not released slowly the idle pulley will move sud denly and could injure your hand 4 Remove the belt from the other pulleys and replace the belt PULLiY B I 7 I NOTE When installing the belt covers the edge of the left cover overlaps the right cover under the belt guide as shown 5 LE...

Page 55: ... bolt tightness 1 Remove the cutter deck from the tractor see page 38 2 Turn the cutter deck upside dotin 3 Clean dirt and grass from the blade and the inside of the cutter deck 4 Hold the blade firmly check that the blade bolt is properly tightened Blade bolt torque 4 5 5 5 kg m 32 6 39 8 ft lb TORQUE W Blade removal 1 Hold the blade firmly and remove the blade bolt and the washer 2 Remove the bl...

Page 56: ...e blade is properly aligned with the blade holder before tightening the blade bolt Do not allow the blade to overlap the edge of the holder L l Install the washer with the side marked INSIDE facing the blade l The blade bolt and washer are specially designed for this application and must not be replaced with any other bolt or washer 3 Hold the blade firmly and tighten the blade bolt to a torque va...

Page 57: ...r the engine tops Be carefucnot to touch the muffler while it is hot Allow it to cool before proceeding CAUTION The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to main tain its efficiency 1 Remove the four 6 mm bolts and remove the muffler protector 2 Remove the two 5 mm screws from the exhaust pipe tip Remove the exhaust pipe tip and spark arrester be careful not to damage the spark arrester ...

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Page 59: ...actor dealer 7 Discharged battery or Charge battery or retighten terminal loose terminal see p 46 Engine loses power 1 Dirty air cleaner elements Clean or replace elements see p 43 2 Spark plug faulty or Regap plug or replace improperly gapped 3 Engine overloaded w Shift to lower speed Engine overheats 1 Radiator screen plugged Clean radiator screen see p 15 2 Engine overloaded m Shift to lower sp...

Page 60: ... 1 Dead cell in battery Replace battery 2 Loose electrical connec Check connections and wires tions or broken wire Uneven mowing 1 Tractor speed too fast Shift to lower speed 2 Grass accumulation Clean deck inside see p 38 inside deck 3 Dull blade D Sharpen blade or replace see p 53 4 Tires improperly inflated Check tire inflation see p 23 5 Mower not level Check cutter deck mounting 6 Wrong cutte...

Page 61: ...rotate or stop 1 Blade drive belt worn or Replace with new belt see p 51 broken 2 P T O lever cable cut or See your authorized HONDA lawn out of adjustment tractor dealer 3 Faulty P T O clutch assy See your authorized HONDA lawn or worn disk tractor dealer Tractor does not move or clutch does not engage properly when the transmission is shifted into gear 1 Faulty clutch assy See your authorized HO...

Page 62: ...Wheel tread Front 710 mm 28 0 in Rear 680 mm 26 8 in Wheel base 1160 mm 45 7 in Cutting width 1060 mm 42 0 in Cutting height 1 l 2 2 2 l 2 3 3 l 2 4 in Dry weight 257 kg 567 3 lb Tire size Front 15 x 6 00 6 Rear 18 x 8 50 8 Air pressure Front 1 O kg cm2 Rear 0 7 kg cm2 Gear selections 5 Forward 1 Reverse Travel speed 3300 rpm First 1 8 km h 1 1 mile h Second 2 3 km h 1 4 mile h Third 3 3 km h 2 1 ...

Page 63: ...ct the Power Equipment Customer Relations Department of American Honda Motor Co Inc American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipment Customer Relations Department P O Box 50 Gardena California 90247 0805 Telephone 2 13 604 2400 We will need the folfowing information in order to assist you Your name address and telephone number Product model and serial number Date of purchase Dealer name and address Nat...

Page 64: ...his 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 Equipment Division Customer Relations Office 4900 Marconi Drive Alpharetta GA 30005 8847 Or telephone 770 497 6400 M F 8 30 am 7 00 pm EST When you write or call please provide the following information Mod...

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