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OWNER’S MANUAL

HRC7113 TruGear

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Mid-size Commercial Mower

© 1998 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved

Содержание TruGear HRC7113

Страница 1: ...R OWNER S MANUAL HRC7113 TruGear Mid size Commercial Mower 1998 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Страница 2: ...rcial mower and should remain with the mower if resold The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing American Honda Motor Co Inc Reserves the right to discontinue or change specifications at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever Your mower is not equipped with a spark arrester and it may be illega...

Страница 3: ...ssion Control System Warranty to fully understand coverage and your responsibilities of ownership When your mower needs scheduled maintenance keep in mind that an authorized Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing Honda mowers and is supported by the parts and service divisions of American Honda Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer your...

Страница 4: ...ower You must use your own good judgement You will find important safety information in a variety of forms including l Safety Labels on the mower l Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol a and one of three words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These signal words mean l Safety Headings such as Important Safety Information l Safety Section such as MOWER SAFETY l Instructions how to use this mow...

Страница 5: ...tions Removal From Storage BEFORE MOWING Check the Mower Check the Lawn Prepare Yourself OPERATING THE MOWER Starting the Engine Using the Direction Controls Starting to Mow Adjusting your Speed Mowing Tips Parking the Mower 2 3 5 5 6 7 9 9 10 11 13 13 13 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 19 21 21 22 22 MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENTS 23 The Importance Of Maintenance 23 Maintenance Safety 23 Emission Control System...

Страница 6: ...stment And Replacement 40 Blade Brake Adjustment 41 Blade Belt Adjustment And Replacement 42 Drive Belt Replacement 43 TROUBLESHOOTING 45 Engine 4 5 Mower 4 5 SPECIFICATIONS 47 Mower 4 7 Engine 4 7 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 48 Manual en Espaiiol 48 Honda Publications 48 Customer Service Information 48 Oxygenated Fuels 49 Modification for High Altitude Operation 49 Spark Arrester Service Optional Equi...

Страница 7: ...Never operate the blades over gravel Keep Shields in Place Guards and shields are designed to protect you from being hit by thrown objects and from touching hot engine parts and moving components For your safety and the safety of others keep all shields in place when the engine is running Refuel with Care Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can explode Refuel only outdoors in a well...

Страница 8: ...labels before operating the mower Allow adequate time for hands on training by a qualified instructor and personally supervise practice sessions until you feel sure the employee is ready to operate the machine Also be sure employees wear proper clothing and have eye protection and any other gear that may be required by local ordinances or your insurance company Remember too that you are responsibl...

Страница 9: ...TY LABEL LOCATIONS These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury Read them carefully If a label comes off or becomes hard to read contact vour Honda Commercial Mower dealer for a replacement 7 ...

Страница 10: ...MOWER SAFETY 8 ...

Страница 11: ...LER ENGINE OIL FILL FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTMENT SPACERS MOWER DECK SERIAL NUMBER SUPPORT BAR TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER DIRECTION CONTROL LEVERS BLADE CONTROL FORWARD PRESENCE LEVERS REVERSE PRESENCE Y LEVER CARBURETOR FUEL VALVE DECK HEI LEVER 9 ...

Страница 12: ...t lever to select among four forward speeds neutral or reverse To select reverse the reverse operator presence lever must be pushed down or the engine will stop Blade Control The blade control lever engages engine power to the mower deck and causes the blades to turn The forward position is ON The rear position is OFF Any one of the operator presence levers must be held down when you engage the bl...

Страница 13: ...ht lever allows adjustment of the cutting height in 0 5inch increments from 1 5 to 4 5 inches 38 114 mm Its use is explained on page 37 CGT Center of Gravity Transfer System The center of gravity may be shifted toward the rear of the mower for specific mowing situations Remove the plastic plug at the front of the control panel and add a quantity of sand to produce the desired weight distribution U...

Страница 14: ...CONTROLS INDICATORS 12 ...

Страница 15: ...en you use the mower again Cleaning the Engine Wash the engine by hand and be careful to prevent water from entering the air cleaner Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force water into the air cleaner Water in the air cleaner will soak the filters and can enter the carburetor or engine cylinder causing damage Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage If the engine has been ...

Страница 16: ... functional problems will vary with such factors as gasoline blend your storage temperatures and whether the fuel tank is partially or completely filled The air in a partially filled fuel tank promotes fuel deterioration Very warm storage temperatures accelerate fuel deterioration Fuel deterioration problems may occur within a few months or even less if the gasoline was not fresh when you filled t...

Страница 17: ...e away l Handle fuel only outdoors l Wipe up spills immediately 2 Drain the fuel into an approved gasoline container Reinstall the drain screw Engine Oil 1 Change the engine oil page 30 2 Remove the spark plug page 32 3 Pour a tablespoon 5 10 cc of clean engine oil into the cylinder 4 Pull the starter rope a few times to distribute the oil in the cylinder 5 Reinstall the spark plug Grease Lubricat...

Страница 18: ...ty 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 can ignite or melt some materials Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover A nonporous cover will trap moisture around the mower promoting rust and corrosion REMOVAL FROM STORAGE Check your mower as descr...

Страница 19: ... bypass or defeat the system Keep all shields and covers in place while operating the mower If you find any problems or defects have them repaired before mowing Blades Before each use check each mower blade for damage or abnormal wear See page 38 for details Belts Check the blade deck and transmission belts for wear and correct tension See page 40 for details Engine Oil Check the level on the dips...

Страница 20: ... accordingly Avoid mowing wet grass Not only does mowing wet grass result in poor cut quality it also provides poor traction increasing your risk of losing your footing PREPARE YOURSELF Your safety is your responsibility A little time spent in preparation will significantly reduce your risk Knowledge Read and understand this manual Know what the controls do and how to operate them Familiarize your...

Страница 21: ...arge guard in place 2 Place the transmission shift lever in NEUTRAL 3 The safety interlock system will prevent the engine from starting if the blade control is ON or if the transmission is in REVERSE Do not attempt to disconnect or modify the safety interlock system 4 Open the fuel valve Check the fuel valve at the tank to be sure it is open 5 Turn the key ON l To start a cold engine move the thro...

Страница 22: ...essure on the left hand direction control lever As you release pressure on a direction control lever that respective wheel will turn slower and the mower will turn in that direction Tighter turns can be made by pulling rearward on a direction control lever to apply the brake on that wheel Stopping the Mower Pull the direction control levers rearward to apply brakes Reversing the Mower With the mow...

Страница 23: ...ft lever 2 Depress the operator presence lever on one of the forward direction control levers 3 Slowly move the blade control lever to ON to start the blades rotating 4 Rest your finger tips on the support bar and squeeze the direction control levers forward ADJUSTING YOUR SPEED Your mowing speed should be controlled by the transmission gear you have selected the direction control levers should be...

Страница 24: ...e apply the parking brake if you leave the machine unattended To start on a slope keep the throttle at SLOW to help you avoid abrupt changes of direction Mowing on a slope when the grass is damp or wet could cause you to slip fall or lose control of the mower PARKING THE MOWER To stop the mower 1 Pull both forward direction control levers to the rear to apply the brakes 2 Press the parking brake p...

Страница 25: ...other qualified mechanic The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions If you operate your mower under severe conditions such as sustained high load or high temperature operation or use in unusually wet or dusty conditions consult your servicing dealer for recommendations applicable to your individual needs and use Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices...

Страница 26: ...he mower deck belts or blades Remember that your authorized Honda servicing dealer knows your mower best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it To ensure the best quality and reliability use only new genuine Honda parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM INFORMATION Source of Emissions The combustion process produces carbon monoxide oxides of nitrogen ...

Страница 27: ...certified to conform with EPA and California emission regulations We recommend the use of genuine Honda parts whenever you have maintenance done These original design replacement 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 the effectiveness of ...

Страница 28: ...MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Service more frequently when used in dusty areas 2Replace paper filter element only First oil change only 26 ...

Страница 29: ... to dry You may also use a nonflammable solvent and then allow it to dry Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive You can be burned or seriously injured Never use gasoline to clean engine parts Use a nonflammable solvent Oil the foam element by dipping it in clean engine oil and squeezing out all excess oil If too much oil is left in the foam the engine will smoke when you first start it Clean t...

Страница 30: ... cause environmental damage Wipe up spills immediately Dispose of gasoline properly Fuel Recommendation Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 66 or higher This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Unleaded gasoline produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends exhaust system life Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or oil gasoline mixtures Avoid getting...

Страница 31: ...e old filter and any spilled fuel properly and open the fuel shut off valve at the fuel tank 7 Check for leaks ENGINE OIL Engine Oil Capacity 1 l liters 1 2 US quarts Checking the Level 1 Clean the area around the oil filler cap remove it and wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth 2 Insert the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck Remove the dipstick and check the oil level on it 3 If th...

Страница 32: ... of M 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 Turn the drain valve counterclockwise about 4 turns to open it Do not open the valve more than 6 turns to avoid damaging the seals 4 When the oil has drained turn the valve clockwise to close it and remove the section of hose To avoid dam...

Страница 33: ... tighten the oil filter until the O ring seats against the filter base 7 Tighten the filter by hand an additional 1 turn 8 Pour the specified amount of oil into the engine Run the engine for a few minutes and check for leaks in the area of the filter base 9 Stop the engine and check the oil level Adjust if necessary A Honda oil filter wrench will simplify the removal and installation of the filter...

Страница 34: ... cracks in the insulator or excessive deposits Replace the spark plug if you have any doubts about its condition Measure the electrode gap with a wire gap gauge Adjust the gap to 0 7 0 6 mm 0 026 0 031 in by bending the side electrode Install the plug carefully by hand to avoid cross threading Use a spark plug wrench to tighten the plug enough to compress the washer For a used plug tighten a to 1 ...

Страница 35: ...NTAKE 0 08 0 12 mm EXHAUST 0 13 0 17 mm mark on 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 EXHAUST 0 13 0 17 mm 4 5 To adjust valve clearance hold the rocker arm pivot and loosen the pivot lock nut Turn the rocker arm pivot to obtain the specifie...

Страница 36: ...rmal use cables will lose their adjustment Perform this procedure if the no load speed is not within limits or the engine does not seem to respond correctly to throttle lever movements or if the choke doesn t fully close II CABLE HOLDER GOVERNOR SPRING SCREW 1 Set the throttle lever to FAST 2 On the engine check the clearance between the control lever and the choke lever It should be 1 mm 0 04 in ...

Страница 37: ...LS STER PIVOTS CONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT 1 Push the right hand forward direction control lever as far forward as you can with finger pressure n There should be a gap of 70 mm 23X L 3 4 between the direction control lever and the support bar To adjust the gap loosen the two locknuts on the linkage the top nut has left hand threads and turn the collar to set the desired gap Hold the collar and tigh...

Страница 38: ...ravel matches that of the right lever BRAKE LINING THICKNESS Check the thickness of the brake lining on both wheels as called out in the maintenance schedule The total thickness of the friction material and the band cannot be less than 3 2 mm a at any point TIRES FRONT TIRE PRESSURE 193 KPA 28 PSI REAR TIRE PRESSURE 103 KPA 15 PSI Incorrect tire inflation can cause the mower not to track in a stra...

Страница 39: ...position of the spacers for the various cutting heights NUMBER OF LOWER SPACERS 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 5 2 0 2 5 3 0 3 5 4 0 4 5 To change the spacers 1 Raise and support the front of the mower deck 2 Remove the pin and lower the caster post about 6 mm W until the spacer can be removed over the flats in the caster post 3 Position the spacers in the desired locations 4 Raise the caster post and insert and...

Страница 40: ...round the blades disconnect the spark plugs connectors from the spark plugs This will prevent the engine from starting inadvertently Always wear heavy gloves to protect your hands when working with or near the mower blades Inspecting the Blades NEW WORN BENT CRACKED 1 Turn the ignition switch key OFF and remove the key from the switch 2 Move the blade control lever OFF 3 Raise and support the fron...

Страница 41: ...pened but a blade that is worn out bent cracked or otherwise damaged must be replaced Always use genuine Honda replacement blades Substitute blades may not meet Honda specifications and may be dangerous To sharpen a blade l Maintain the original angle of the blade about 30 l Leave a blunt edge of 1 mm 1 ls 1 32 in Do not sharpen to a knife edge l Remove an equal amount of material from each end of...

Страница 42: ... cause serious injuries Do not operate engine with the belt cover s removed Before removing belt cover s for maintenance remove key from ignition switch and disconnect the spark plug lead Adjust Belt Tension 1 Remove the belt cover 2 Fully lower the rear of the deck and move the blade control ON Shown from beneath mower TENSIONER PULLEY 3 Measure the length of the tensioner spring TENSIONER SPRING...

Страница 43: ...ng belts and pulleys can cause serious injuries Do not operate engine with the belt cover s removed Before removing belt cover s for maintenance remove key from ignition switch and disconnect the spark plug lead 1 Fully lower the rear of the deck move the blade control OFF and remove the belt cover s 2 Remove the hairpin clip and lower washer from the brake rod at the pivot ___ plate The rod shoul...

Страница 44: ...g length MINIMUM SPRING LENGTH hook to hook 120 140 mm 4 5 in If the spring is too short adjust the tensioner 3 Remove the blade belt from the right discharge side pulley ANCHOR BOLT 48 inch deck shown 4 Remove the spring from the anchor bolt and install the bolt in an alternate hole Install the spring over the bolt 5 Install the belt over the pulleys If the spring is still too short with the anch...

Страница 45: ...ce the transmission belts if they are worn frayed or glazed You will need to remove the deck belt from the engine pulley first Moving belts and pulleys can cause serious injuries Do not operate engine with the belt cover s removed Before removing belt cover s for maintenance remove key from ignition switch and disconnect the spark plug lead Remove 1 Loosen but do not remove the four belt guide nut...

Страница 46: ...eft side belt over the engine pulley then the tensioner pulley and finally the transmission pulley Do not change the positions of the belt guides on the tensioner pulleys 2 Install the right side belt in a similar manner 3 Move all belt guides so that they are close to but not touching the belts when tension is applied 4 Install the deck belt page 40 5 Adjust the control linkages page 35 44 ...

Страница 47: ...ld be correctly gapped and be free of deposits page 32 l Mower deck should be free of grass accumulation l Tall grass should be cut at lower speeds and or higher cutting heights l Incorrect carburetor or linkage adjustment page 34 MOWER Doesn t Move l Forward speed controls must be out of NEUTRAL l Parking brake must be released l The drive belts must be in good condition page 43 Pulls To One Side...

Страница 48: ...e setting at front and rear page 37 l Blades should be in good condition page 38 l Mower deck should be free of grass accumulation l Deck and blade belts should be in good condition and at correct tension page 40 page 42 l Tall grass should be cut at lower speeds and or higher cutting heights 46 ...

Страница 49: ...2 1 m s 1 3 mph 4 4 m s 2 7 mph 6 4 m s 4 0 mph 8 2 m s 5 1 mph 3 2 m s 2 0 mph 4 ply 16x6 5 8 2 ply 9x3 5 4 103 kPa 15 psi 193 kPa 28 psi Model GXV390 Horsepower rpm 13 I3600 Maximum no load governed speed 3550 50 rpm Idle speed 1750 2oo o rpm Ignition system Transistorized magneto Valve clearance Intake 0 08 0 12 mm Exhaust 0 13 0 17 mm Spark plug ND BPR5ES NGK WlGEPR U Fuel Unleaded gasoline 86...

Страница 50: ...by trained professionals They should be able to answer any question you may have If you encounter a problem that your dealer does not solve to your satisfaction please discuss it with the dealership s management Almost all problems are solved in this way If you are not satisfied with the decision made by the dealership s management contact Honda Power Equipment Customer Service Office You can writ...

Страница 51: ...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 5 00 pm EST When you write or call please provide the following information Mod...

Страница 52: ...ibitors to protect the fuel system Gasoline containing more than 5 methanol by volume may cause starting and or performance problems It may also damage metal rubber and plastic parts of your fuel system If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenate...

Страница 53: ...nd regulations An optional USDA approved spark arrester is available from an authorized Honda servicing dealer The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as designed If the engine has been running the muffler will be hot enough to burn you Allow the muffler to cool before proceeding MUFFLER PROTECTOR GASKET 5 mm SCR IDEIjTlFlCATlON PLATE SPARK ARRESTER 1 Remove the ...

Страница 54: ...ection controls 19 driving the mower 19 E emission controls 24 Engine starting 19 F filter fuel 29 fuel filter 29 oxygenated 50 recommendations 28 refueling 28 G grease lubrication points 35 H height cutting 37 I Indicators location 9 operation 11 inspection before mowing 17 M maintenence lubrication points 35 safety 23 schedule 26 Mowing before mowing 17 on slopes 22 mowing 21 adjusting speeds 21...

Страница 55: ...ual 49 slopes mowing on 22 Spanish manuals 49 spark arrester 51 specifications 47 speed adjusting 21 starting the engine 19 steering the mower 19 stopping normal stop 20 parking 22 stopping the mower 19 Storage precautions 16 preparation 13 removal 16 T tire pressure 36 transmission operation 21 Transporting 13 troubleshooting 45 52 ...

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