Honda HT-R3009, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL Riding Mower HT R3009 1986 Honda Motor Co Ltd All Rights Reserved ...

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Page 3: ...e not followed CAUTION Indicates a possibility of 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 riding mower consult an authorized riding mower Honda dealer Honda riding mowers are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions m Operating a rid...

Page 4: ...LS 11 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKS 16 5 OPERATION 24 Starting the engine 24 l Mowing 27 l Stopping the engine 31 l High altitude operation 32 6 TRANSPORTING 33 7 MAINTENANCE 34 8 STORAGE 53 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 56 10 SPECIFICATIONS 59 1 1 WIRING DIAGRAM 60 12 WARRANTY SERVICE 61 2 ...

Page 5: ...WSSENGERS BYAYlMUM SAfE OPERATINGANGLE 10 DEGREES 17 GRADE IO MAX BREDUCESPEED WHEN TURNING OR OPERATINGON SLOPES DSTOP ENGINE BEFORE REMOVING GRASS CATCHER OR CLEANING DISCHARGE CHUTE IHELP ALL SHIELDS AND SAFET DEVICES IN PLACE SHEEP PEOPLE AND PETS ATA SAFE DISTANCE WHILE OPERATING T lS RIDING MOWER IS ND7 LEGAL FOR USE ON PUBLIC STREETS OR WIGHWAVS ...

Page 6: ...GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE STOP ENGINE AVOID HEAT SPARKS AND OPEN FLAME WHEN REFUELING VES TO MOTE 4 ...

Page 7: ...the blade moun ting bolts l Do not remove any guards warning labels shields or safety devices they are installed for your safety Know how to stop the engine and blade quickly Thoroughly understand operation of all controls l Never permit anyone to operate the riding mower without proper instructions l Do not allow passengers to ride on the mower or any of its attachments l Children should not be p...

Page 8: ...could be thrown out by the spinning blade and cause an injury or equipment damage l Select a safe operating speed gear position for the area to be mowed 5th gear should be used only while driving to and from the storage area l Always ensure that the area in front of and behind the riding mower is clear of people pets and debris before starting l Be very careful when you operate the riding mower in...

Page 9: ...l bags may cause the mower to tip over CLEANING AND STORAGE l Leaves grass clippings oil and other combustible materials can become a fire hazard Be sure to keep the engine compartment the upper cutter deck surfaces and the belt and pulley areas clean l Stop the engine before removing the grass bags or cleaning the discharge chute l Check the condition of the grass catcher bags frequently For your...

Page 10: ...2 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION SEAT SHIFT LEVER STEERING WHEEL MUFFLER 4 DISCHARGE CHUTE BRAKE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE LEVER 8 ...

Page 11: ...POWER TAKE OFF P T 0 LEVER DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER REAR BODY 9 ...

Page 12: ...Engine compartment AIR Cl FUEL VALVE BATTE OIL FILLER CAP OIL DRAIN PLUG PLUG 10 ...

Page 13: ...trical circuits The switch is located on the right hand side in front of the gear shift lever Key positions START to start the engine ON to run the engine after starting OFF to stop the engine 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 controls engine speed from SL...

Page 14: ...DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER 4 Shift lever SET BUTTON I This lever is used to select one of the five f ward speeds neutral or reverse The drive clutch automatically disengages while the lever is being moved The clutch will then engage automatically when put into gear unless the brake pedal is depressed Kmm Do not operate the shift lever on a slope CAUTION Bring the riding mower to a complete stop b...

Page 15: ... engine from starting unless the P T O lever is in the OFF position 6 Brake pedal Depressing the pedal will first disengage the riding mower drive clutch As you continue to depress the pedal the brake will be applied to stop the riding mower When the clutch pedal is released the clutch will automatically engage smoothly CAUTION Releasing the brake pedal too slowly can cause the clutch to slip and ...

Page 16: ...cause serious engine damage B Parking brake reminder steady buzzing sound The warning buzzer will sound continuously if the transmission is shifted into gear while the parking brake is engaged If you hear a steady buzz from the warning buzzer release the parking brake or shift the transmis sion into neutral immediately See p 15 m Operating the riding mower with the parking brake set will result in...

Page 17: ...d if the parking brake is engaged while the transmission is in gear and the engine switch is ON CAUTION l When washing the riding mower do not allow water to get into the warning buzzer holes l Never park hte riding mower on a slope To release pull the lever up slightly and press the lever set button lower the lever while holding the button in m Operating the riding mower with the parking brake se...

Page 18: ... performing the pre operation inspection CAUTION l Inspect with the riding mower on level ground l Pull up the parking brake fully set the shift lever in N Neutral and cutter deck height adjusting lever in OFF position and inspect 1 Check the cooling air intake Make sure the cooling air intake screens are clean CAUTION If the cooling air intake screens are blocked the engine may overheat COOLING A...

Page 19: ... and wipe the dipstick clean 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 c...

Page 20: ...ted gasoline or an oil gasoline 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 norse whrch 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 auth...

Page 21: ...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 cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol Never use gasoline contain ing more than 5 methanol even if it has cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors NOTE...

Page 22: ...VER Al R CLEANER ELEMENTS WING NUTS Inspect brake lining condition every time the riding mower is used Firmly set the parking brake and then check the position of the brake wear indicator If the indicator is near the wear limit take the riding mower to an authorized Honda riding mower dealer for repair CAUTION Under no circumstances should the riding mower be operated if the brake lining is at the...

Page 23: ...d replace them according to the instrutions on pages 48 and 49 I Blade belt tension 1 Move the P T O lever to the ON Engaged position 2 Raise the cutter deck as far as it will go with the cutter deck height ad justing lever 3 If the index mark on the tensioner arm aligns with or goes inward past the wear indicator on the cutter deck adjust the belt tension according to the instructions on page 47 ...

Page 24: ...r 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 call a physician KEEP OUT OF REACH O...

Page 25: ...rtably 5 Tighten the seat mounting nuts securely Be sure to re connect the 2 pin connectors pin CONNECTORS SEAT MOUNTING 9 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 I kg cm 12 8 15 6 psi Rear 0 6 0 8 kg cm 8 5 11 4 ...

Page 26: ...the rear body turn the fuel valve ON and close the rear body REAR BODY ON 2 Sit on the seat and check that the parking brake lever is set the transmission is in neutral and the P T O lever is in the OFF Disengaged position 3 Move the throttle lever to the START CHOKE position NOTE When the enaine is warm or the air temperature is high move the throttle to SLOW START CHOKE 24 ...

Page 27: ...or more than 5 secbnds If the engine fails to start release the key and wait at least 10 seconds before operating the starter motor again 5 After the engine starts let the engine switch return to ON 6 After the engine warms up move the throttle lever to the SLOW position 25 ...

Page 28: ...ver 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 rise off the seat the engine should stop immediately CAUTION Perform this check on level ground never on a slope 26 ...

Page 29: ...es When you are sure the area is completely cleared re mow at the desired height l If the riding mower accidentally gets caught by some object hole or curb do not try to ride over the obstuction 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 th...

Page 30: ...engine is operating at full throttle FAST NOTE You may operate the riding mower at intermediate throttle settings if desired but always maintain sufficient engine speed for good pulling power and efficient blade operation Use the shift lever to select the desired driving speed range 3 Move the P T O lever to the ON Engaged position ON Engaged OFF Disengaged 28 ...

Page 31: ...ng characteristics UPHILL STARTING PROCEDURE m If possible avoid stopping the riding mower while driving uphill However if it is necessary to stop follow this special procedure A Set parking brake 6 Apply pressure to the brake pedal C Move the throttle lever to mid range D Shift the transmission to 1st gear position E Release the brake pedal F Wait until the clutch engages The warning buzzer shoul...

Page 32: ...turn around and con tinue 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 turn to the right and continue cutting in the reverse direction until you have finished the upper half of the area Cut the grass in the remaining half in a counterclockwise direct...

Page 33: ...ngaged ON Engaged OFF Disengaged 2 Move the shift lever to fhe Neutral position 3 Set the parking brake 4 Turn the engine switch OFF 5 Turn the fuel valve OFF w Always remove the key from the engine switch whenever the riding mower is unattended to prevent children or unauthorized persons from starting the engine 31 ...

Page 34: ... than 6 000 feet above sea level ask your authorized Honda riding mower dealer perform these car buretor modifications Even with suitable carburetor jetting engine horsepower will decrease ap proximately 3 5 for each 1 000 foot increase in altitude The affect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modifica tion is made CAUTION Operation of the riding mower at an altit...

Page 35: ...securely using the tie down points shown below CAUTION To avoid damaging the tie rods be careful not to put the rope around or near them when securing the front end FRONT TIE RODS PROPER TIE DOWN POINTS w Spilled fuel may ignite To avoid fuel and oil spillage keep the riding mower level when transporting CAUTION Do not pull the riding mower behind another vehicle and do not use the riding mower to...

Page 36: ... 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 ridlng mower Periodic inspection and adjustment of the Honda i IT R3009 is essential if high level performance is to be maintained Regular maintenance will also ensure a long service life The required service...

Page 37: ... when used in dusty areas 21 These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda riding mower dealer unless the owner has pro per tools and is mechanically proficient 131 For professional commercial use log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals 35 ...

Page 38: ...t OIL FILLER CAP I UPPER LEVEL LOWEi LEVEL REAR WHEEL OIL ORAiN BOLT CAUTION Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in con tact with the skin for prolonged periods Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil NOTE Please dispose of used motor...

Page 39: ...e wing nuts and the air cleaner cover Remove the ele ments and separate them Careful ly check both elements for holes or tears and replace if damaged 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 if too m...

Page 40: ...lug base 3 Use a spark plug wrench to remove the spark plug SPARK PLUG SPARK PLUG WRENCH 4 Visually inspect the spark plug Discard it if there is apparent wear or if the insulator is cracked or chipped Clean the spark plug with a wire brush if it is to be reused 5 Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge The gap should be 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in Correct as necessary by carefully bending the sid ...

Page 41: ... l 2 turn with a wrench to compress its washer If a used plug is being reinstalled it should only require 118 to l 4 turn after being seated CAUTION l The spark plug must be securely tightened An improperly tightened plug can become very hot and possibly damage the engine l Never use a spark plug with an improper heat range 39 ...

Page 42: ...ion when charging or using batteries in enclosed space 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 Electrolyte is poisonous If swallowed drink large...

Page 43: ...water with care not to get the solution or water in the battery cells Dry the battery thoroughly 4 Connect the battery positive i 1 cable to the battery positive I ter minal then the battery negative 1 cable to the battery negative 1 ter minal Tighten the bolts and nuts securely 5 Coat the battery terminals with grease 6 Reinstall the battery set plate and battery cover CAUTION When disconnecting ...

Page 44: ...point the index mark on the clutch arm should be between the two notches on the clutch cable joint If the index mark moves past the service limit notch the clutch disk may be worn out consult your authorized Honda riding mower dealer NOTE Do not force the clutch arm during this inspection or a false failure indication will result CLUTCH ARM CLUTCH ARM SERVICE I LIMIT CABLE JOINT 42 ...

Page 45: ...ove the 17 mm nut washer and front wheel 3 Install the front wheel in the reverse order of removal Be sure to use a new cotter pin and bend it properly as shown Rear wheel 1 Remove the cotter pin and loosen the 19 mm nut one turn 2 Jack up the rear of the riding mower and remove the 19 mm nut washer and rear wheel 3 Apply a thin coat of grease to the axle splined portion before installing the rear...

Page 46: ...wheels all the way to the left then remove the belt stopper BELT STOPPER 2 Remove the lock pins collars and washers then remove the clutch rod from the cutter deck 3 Remove the four lock pins two pins for right and left sides respectively and washer from the right and left sides of the cutter deck COLLAR WASHFR CUTTER DECK ...

Page 47: ...elt from the drive pulley on the underside of the 6 Disengage the cutter deck from the rear deck arms by moving it from side to side 7 Set the deck height adjusting lever in the fully up position With the steering wheel turned all the way to either side cutter deck to the right pull the cutter deck CAUTION l Be careful not to catch the cutter deck on the clutch rod l When the cutter deck is remove...

Page 48: ...Installation is the reverse order of removal see pages 44 through 45 14 mm LOCK PIN 46 ...

Page 49: ...ent replacement I Adjustment 1 Set the steering wheel in the straight ahead position 2 Move the P T O lever to the ON Engaged position 3 Lower the cutter deck as far as it will go with the cutter deck height ad justing lever 4 Loose the 8 x 16 mm flange bolt and pull the tensioner pulley outward until the index mark on the tension arm aligns with the tension alignment mark on the cutter deck Hold ...

Page 50: ...topper bolts shown below 3 Grasp the knob on the tensioner pulley firmly pull the tensioner arm out ward and then remove and replace the blade belt CAUTION Don t put your hands between the pulleys and don t let the tensioner pulley snap back return it slowly 4 Reassembly is the reverse of the above procedure 6 mm BOLTS STOPPER BOLT KNOB BLADE BELT 48 ...

Page 51: ...ing out on the arm by hand Remove the primary belt from the pulley on the engine 3 Remove the tensioner arrh by removing the IO mm bolt and remove the primary belt by pulling it out by hand 4 Install a new primary belt Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal PUl LEY Engine side cy BELT TENSIONER ARM ARM 10 mm FLANGE BOLT 49 ...

Page 52: ...UTION Use only genuine Honda replacement blades or their equiva lent Blade sharpening 1 Remove the cutter deck see p 44 45 and turn it upside down 2 Remove the blade bolts and the blade CAUTION To avoid damaging the blade be sure to hold it securely while dressing or resharpening it 3 Maintain the original cutting edge bevel when resharpening or dressing the blade Leave a l 64 inch 0 4 mm flat fac...

Page 53: ...ETHOD B 5 zii lKeep t Original edge 5 After sharpening test the blade s balance using a screwdriver as shown If either side dips slightly below horizontal file that side Replace the blade if it dips excessively CAUTION An unbalanced blade will cause abnormal vibration and even tual mower damage 6 Clean any dirt and grass from around the blade shaft and inside the deck 7 Install the blade Tighten t...

Page 54: ...t 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 three 6 mm bolts and 8 mm bolt that hold the shift lever guide stay then remove the stay 2 Remove the two 6 mm bolts from the exhaust pipe tip Remove the ex haust pipe tip and spark arrester Be careful not to damage the spark ar rester screen 3 Use a wire...

Page 55: ... Turn the fuel valve ON loosen the carburetor drain screw and fuel into an approved gasoline container After draining tighten screw securely drain the the drain E ml Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area DRAIN SCREW 2 Change the engine oil see p 36 NOTE If the riding mower will be stored for longer than 3 months ra...

Page 56: ... the cutter deck see p 44 45 5 Turn the cutter deck upside down Clean the underside of the deck with water and dry thoroughly 6 For longer service and greater efficiency keep the underside of the mower housing clean and free of accumulated grass clippings by washing it down with a hose after use and or cleaning it with a wire brush and scraper Remove any rust and apply a rust resistant paint Clean...

Page 57: ...e a few revolutions with the starter motor before reinstall ing the spark plug 3 Thread the spark plug in as far as possible by hand then tighten it l 8 to l 4 turn further with the plug wrench 4 Check the engine oil level see p 17 5 Fill the fuel tank and start the engine by following the starting instruc tions see p 24 NOTE If the cylinder was coated with oil the engine will initially smoke at s...

Page 58: ...uthorized HONDA riding mower dealer 7 Discharged battery or Charge battery or retighten terminal loose terminal see p 41 Engine loses power 1 Dirty air cleaner elements Clean or replace elements see p 37 2 Spark plug faulty or Regap plug or replace see p 38 improperly gapped 3 Engine overloaded Shift to lower speed Engine overheats 1 Cooling air intake plugged Clean cooling air intake see p 16 2 E...

Page 59: ...ry will not charge 1 Dead cell in battery Replace battery 2 Loose electrical connec Check connections and wires tions or broken wire Uneven mowing 1 Riding mower speed too fast Shift to lower speed 2 Grass accumulation Clean inside deck see p 54 inside deck 3 Dull blade b Sharpen blade or replace 4 Tires improperly inflated Check tire inflation see p 23 5 Mower not level b Check cutter deck mounti...

Page 60: ...ull b Empty grass bags Optional part Blade does not rotate or stop 1 Blade belt worn or broken Replace with new belt see p 48 2 P T O lever malfunction I See your authorized HONDA riding mower dealer Riding mower does not move or clutch does not engage properly when the transmission is shifted into gear 1 Faulty clutch assy See your authorized HONDA riding mower dealer 2 Transmission does not See ...

Page 61: ... 1 000 mm 59 1 x 42 1 x 39 4 in Wheel tread Front 570 mm 22 4 in Rear 635 mm 25 0 in Wheel base 1 100 mm 43 3 in Cutting width 760 mm 30 0 in Cutting height 1 1 12 2 2 12 3 3 2 Dry weight 165 kg 364 lb Tire size Front 11 x 4 00 5 Rear 16 x 6 50 8 Air pressure Front 1 O kg cm Rear 0 7 kg cm Gear selections 5 Forward 1 Reverse Travel speed 3 300 rpm First 2 4 km h 1 5 mile h Second 3 7 km h 2 3 mile...

Page 62: ...SEAT SWITCH 9 L PTO CLUTCH SWITCH z ly 3 3 PARKING BRAKE SWITCH BUZZER i TROL BUZZER RELAY CONTROL RELAY RECTMER STARTER RELAY 4 SPARK PLUG BATTERY GROUND I 2VImi SWITCH ...

Page 63: ...ontact 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 213 604 2400 We will need the following information in order to assist you Your name address and telephone number Product model and serial number Date of purchase Dealer name and address ...

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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