Honda H4518H, Owner'S Manual

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

Page 3: ...incurring any obligation No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission This manual is considered a permanent part of the lawn tractor and it must stay with the lawn tractor...

Page 4: ...ILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions 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 you...

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Page 8: ...safety information Please read them carefully These labels are considered permanent parts of your tractor If a label comes off or becomes hard to read contact your dealer for a replacement IAWARNING 1...

Page 9: ...ing may get caught in moving parts increas ing your risk of injury l Be alert Operating this lawn tractor when you are tired ill or under the influence of alcohol or drugs may result in serious injury...

Page 10: ...ischarge guard is down or that the optional grass catcher bags and discharge chute are in place l Disengage the Power Take 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: ...HEEL PARKING BRAKE LEVER HEADLIGHT CUlTER DECK l FRAME SERIAL RUFFLER NUMBER PARKING INDICATOR HEADLIGHT TRANSMISSION LAMP SWITCH OIL FILLER CAP TEMP FUEL INDICATOR INDICATOR LAMP LAMP DECK HEIGHT ADJ...

Page 13: ...N PLUG RADIATOR DRAIN PLUG Record the frame and engine serial numbers for your reference Refer to the serial numbers when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries see page 84 Fra...

Page 14: ...to start the engine ON to run the engine after starting OFF to stop the engine ENGINE SWITCH 1 NOTICE 1 D o not leave the engine switch ON key in ON position when the engine is not running as the bat...

Page 15: ...ton 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 J l To avoid damage to the cutter deck always raise it...

Page 16: ...E 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 that the shift...

Page 17: ...unless the PTO lever is in the OFF position Brake Pedal The brake pedal and the shift lever are interconnected When the brake pedal is fully depressed the lawn tractor will stop and the shift lever wi...

Page 18: ...oves 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 cuto...

Page 19: ...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 transmission rel...

Page 20: ...itch The headlight switch turns the headlights ON and OFF izzl NoT CE Poor visibility increases the risk of striking hidden objects Reduce speed when operating the tractor in low light conditions HEAD...

Page 21: ...he pre operation checks moving parts may cause serious injury OPENING CLOSING THE HOOD To open pull up at the grip area until the hood stops at the fully open position 1 If the hood is opened while th...

Page 22: ...troke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service classification SF or SG Always check the API SERVICE label on the oil container to be sure it includes the letters SG or SF NOTlC...

Page 23: ...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 overfilling...

Page 24: ...nally you may hear light spark knock or pinging metallic rapping noise while operating under heavy loads This is no cause for concern If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed under no...

Page 25: ...to 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 METHAN...

Page 26: ...move the wing nuts 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 foll...

Page 27: ...emovethe cap by pressing 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 tempera...

Page 28: ...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 clothing may...

Page 29: ...all the filler cap Remove the filler cap again with a twisting motion and be sure the fluid level is between the u R per and lower marks on the dip stick If the level is below the lower mar and the fl...

Page 30: ...Lower the deck as far as it will go with the deck height adjusting lever 2 Check belt tension by looking at the location of the tension indicator pin on the tensioner arm The tension is OK as long as...

Page 31: ...in the anti scalp roller shaft Align the hole with the hole on the deck that corresponds to the selected cutting height as shown ANTI SCALP SLOPING OR UNEVEN TERRAIN For sloping or uneven terrain use...

Page 32: ...uge Pressure Front 98 kPa 1 0 kg cm2 14 2 psi Rear 78 kPa 0 8 kg cm 11 4 psi AIR PRESSURE GAUGE SEAT ADJUSTMENT Adjust the seat position by pulling up on the adjustment lever under the front edge of t...

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: ...you have the proper tools you can remove and install the blades yourself see blade removal and installation instructions on pages 70 71 1 38 inch type 3iEiil I ___ s BENT 7 CRACKED 42 and 46 inch type...

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: ...make sure that the transmission release lever under the seat is in the ENGAGED position TRANSMISSION RELEASE LEVER 1 Sit on the seat and adjust the seat position see page 30 Check that the parking br...

Page 37: ...starts 1 Ru nning the starter motor for more than 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 m...

Page 38: ...he warning buzzer sounds stop the engine immediately check the coolant level p 25 and clean the radiator screen thoroughly see p 19 1 m To prevent accidental start up remove the engine switch ey befor...

Page 39: ...ing range While driving slowly rise off the seat the engine should stop immediately 3 Move the shift lever back to NEUTRAL and set the park brake Start the engine and release the park brake Rise up of...

Page 40: ...stops Also avoid backing down slopes l Decomposing grass creates heat and may become a fire hazard Always empty the grass bags before storing the tractor When mowing tall grass make a first pass with...

Page 41: ...ing thick lush or uneven grass raise the deck reduce mowing speed and increase the overlap width See page 43 For best results and to reduce the load on the engine mow grass before it reaches 6 inches...

Page 42: ...OTE Be sure that the anti scalp rollers are in correct position for the selected cutting height and terrain See page 29 1 INDICAT SET BUTTON CUTTER DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER 2 Move the throttle leve...

Page 43: ...engage and disengage the PTO lever with a quick smooth motion P O LEVER 4 Move the shift lever to select the desired ground speed position When operating the lawn tractor on rough or uneven terrain s...

Page 44: ...nue 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 of the area t...

Page 45: ...ways Be sure that each mowing lane overlaps sufficiently The recommended overlap width is between 4 6 in or approximately the width of one of the mower s front tires 2nd l Overlapping in curves and tu...

Page 46: ...or 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 necessa...

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

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

Page 49: ...nd 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 lawn trac...

Page 50: ...relatively flat terrain Towing a trailer on slopes exceeding 1O 17 grade could cause the tractor and or the trailer to tip over Use rear wheel weights when towing a trailer on grades Failure to use wh...

Page 51: ...of control and cause an accident resulting in severe personal injury Maximum Tongue Weight 20kg 9kg 44Ib 20Ib p NOTE Tongue weight is the downward weight that the trailer exerts on the trailer hitch...

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 Replace O l Radiator ecreen Cleall 0 0 Radiator coolant Check Chance Every 2 years 2 Parking brake operation Brake wear indicator Readjust I I I 012 Check 0 1...

Page 57: ...d 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 Honda Shop Manual 3 For Professiona...

Page 58: ...e steering wheel to the extreme left and remove the bolt from the right side l Take care not to spill the engine oil on the cutter deck drive belt 3 Retighten the drain plug securely 4 Refill to the u...

Page 59: ...r 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 t...

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 squ...

Page 61: ...5 Open the engine hood and remove the spark plug caps Clean any dirt from around the spark plug bases Use a spark plug wrench to remove the spark plugs SPARK PLUG WRENCH Visually inspect the spark plu...

Page 62: ...h to compress the washer I 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 clothing may cause severe burns Wear a faceshield and protective clothing l Keep flames and sparks...

Page 64: ...a and 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 cable to the battery positive I ter minal then the batter...

Page 65: ...ust 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 lawn tractor an...

Page 66: ...ley 9 and work the belt off pulley A Remove the belt from pulley B BELT TENSION ELT STOPPER 3 Remove the belt from the deck driven pully DECK DRIVEN PULLEY 4 Remove the six gold colored lock pins thre...

Page 67: ...lever to snap upward when the released button is pressed If old the lever firmlv and carefullv return it to the UPPER position 8 9 Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and carefully remove...

Page 68: ...g with the cutter blades If the tractor has been running the engine muffler and radiator will be very hot Allow them to cool before proceeding Lower the cutter deck Remove the belt tension adjusting k...

Page 69: ...r as shown in Fig A 8 Installation sequence is essentially the reverse order of removal See Page 28 for belt tension adjustment NOTE Be careful not to damage the screen l After installing the belt and...

Page 70: ...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 belt and don t put your...

Page 71: ...ll 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 hands between the pul...

Page 72: ...deck from the lawn tractor see pages 64 65 2 Turn the 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 wrench to check...

Page 73: ...he left sides as shown 38 inch type 42 and 46 inch type lift Be sure the blade is properly aligned with the blade holder before tighten ing the blade bolt Do notallow the blade to overlap the edge of...

Page 74: ...fter the engine stops Do not 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 6 mm...

Page 75: ...r dealer for repair To replace fuse pull the old fuse out of the clips with your finger Push a new fuse into the clips FUSE I m 1 MAIN FUSE m ij DECOMP DEVICE 1 rJ 0 7 5 0 INDICATOR LAMP J FRONT m Nev...

Page 76: ...n the gastank before disconnecting the fuel lines from the fuel filter See page 75 REAR WHEEL HEADLIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Open the engine hood turn up the bulb connector Push and twist the bulb connect...

Page 77: ...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 approved gas...

Page 78: ...he 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 FRONT CLUTCH m Be sure to wear he...

Page 79: ...awn tractor on a level surface in a dry dust free area with the parking brake lever set IO Cover the lawn tractor to keep out dust 11 Check tire air pressure regularly during storage and inflate if ne...

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

Page 81: ...ized 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 br...

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 WUse 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: ...h type 1 815 x 1 270 x 1 052 mm 71 5 x 50 0 x 41 4 in 42 inch type 1 815 x 1 460 x 1 052 mm 71 5 x 57 5 x 41 4 in 46 inch type 1 815 x 1 530 x 1 052 mm 71 5 x 60 2 x 41 4 in 730 mm 28 7 in 750 mm 29 5...

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Page 86: ...sfied 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 Customer R...

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

Page 89: ...MENT 30 SERIAL NUMBERS 11 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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