Honda Mid-mount rotary mower, Operator'S Manual

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Page 3: ...at follow m Indicates serious injury or death WILL result if instructions are not followed Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury or death could result if instructions are not followed Indicates a possibility that minor injury can result if instructions are not followed IMPORTANT NOTICE 1 1 n rca es that equipment or property damage can d t result if instructions are not followed NOTE ...

Page 4: ...utter deck cleaning exterior 29 2 Deck drive belt 30 3 Blade condition 32 6 OPERATION 34 1 Adjusting cutting height 34 2 Descent speed adjustment 3 Starting i 4 Two and four wheel drive A4 Type only 38 5 Mowing 39 6 Cutting patterns 40 7 Stopping 42 7 MAINTENANCE 45 1 Maintenance schedule 45 2 Deck drive belt replacement 46 3 Cutter deck removal 47 4 Blade belt inspection and replacement 48 5 Cutt...

Page 5: ...1 SAFETY INFORMATION Read all safety instructions before operating DISCHARGE GUARD WHILE BLADE IS TURNING AWAY FROM MOWER AND DISCHARGE GUARD WHILE BLADE IS TURNING 3 ...

Page 6: ...et caught in moving parts increas ing your risk of injury Be alert Operating this tractor when you are tired ill or under the in fluence of alcohol or drugs may result in serious injury Keep all persons and pets away from the operating area Child Safety Serious injury or death can occur if a child falls off the tractor or runs into the tractor s path and is run over by the machine l Allowing child...

Page 7: ... or exhaust system l Allow the engine to cool before performing maintenance or storing the tractor indoors Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death l If you run the engine in an area that is confined or even partially enclos ed the air you breathe could contain a ...

Page 8: ...other will increase the chance of injury in a rollover Adjust the seat belt so that it is not slack Be sure that the main Transmission lever is in Neutral the front and rear P T O levers are in the OFF position before starting the engine Operate the tractor and its attachments at low speed until you become familiar with all of its operating characteristics and controls Do not operate the tractor o...

Page 9: ...ays drive up and down the face of the grade Turning or driving across the face of a slope may cause the tractor to overturn l If you find it necessary to park on a grade be sure to lock the parking brake and securely block the wheels l To avoid loss of control or overturning always reduce speed and exer cise extreme caution when operating on sloping or uneven surfaces l Attempting to change gears ...

Page 10: ...evere personal injury l Leaves grass clippings oil and other combustible materials can become a fire hazard Be sure the body engine and drive mechanism areas are kept clean l All nuts bolts and fasteners must be tight l Do not change the engine governor settings or the engine may be damaged STORAGE SAFETY l To avoid the possibility of fire allow the engine and exhaust system to cool before storing...

Page 11: ...umber is used to identify your rotary mower and may be re quired by the dealer when ordering replacement parts The serial number is located on the right side of the deck Record the number here for your reference NO SERIAL NUMBER 9 ...

Page 12: ...3 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATQON GAUGE WHEELS DISCHARGE COVER I ANTI SCALP ROLLERS BLADES IO ...

Page 13: ... set the transmission lever in N Neutral and the front and rear P T O levers in the OFF positions 1 Loose parts The parts carton contains the following loose parts Before assembling the rotary mower check for any missing or damaged parts LIFT LINK SHAFT CUTTER DECK LIFT ROD PLAIN WASHER LEFT CUTTER DECK LIFT ARM 8 FLANGE BOLT Bx20mm SPZT PIN LIFT ARM PIN RIGHT LIFT ARM gyo NK Q LOCK WASHER 1 1 FRO...

Page 14: ...er A 2 How to measure hardware and components MILLIMETERS I I Il II IIII l ll Ill llll llll llll llll llll llll llli l ll llll llll llll llll llll llll 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 LENG o o 0 0 0 5mm 8mm 12 mm 14 mm 16 mm PLAIN WASHERS Washers are specified by inside diameter in this manual INSIDE NUTS ARE SPECIFIED DIAMETER BY INSIDE DIAMETER AT THREAD DEPTH 12 ...

Page 15: ...Remove and retain the six 8 x 20 mm flange bolts three on each side from the tractor frame front hitch pivots FLANGE BOLTS Bx20mm FRONT HlTdH PIVOT A 2 Remove and retain the lower cover B by removing the 8 x 16 mm flange bolts TS LOWER CbVER B 13 ...

Page 16: ...torque Torque specification 2 2 kg m 16 ft lb SPECIAL FLANGE BOLT 8 x 20 mm 4 Position the front tensioner bracket on the frame and install using four of the bolts removed in Step 2 Tighten the bolts to the specified torque Retain the remaining two bolts Torque specification 2 2 kg m 16 ft lb FLANGE BOLTSBx16mm 14 FRONT TENSl6NER BRACKET ...

Page 17: ... Install the front hitch pivot A removed in Step 1 on the frame from the inside Install the tensioner guard on the frame from the outside as shown using the six 8 x 20 mm flange bolts removed in Step 1 and tighten to the specified torque Torque specification 2 2 kg m 16 ft lb FRONT HITCH FLANGE BOLTS Bx20mm TENSIONER GUARD PIVOT A 15 ...

Page 18: ...en the nut securely Install the deck lift rod in the hole in the lift arm bracket Place the plain washer over the end of the deck lift rod and insert the lock in through the end Recommended Grease Multipurpose Grease PLAIN WASHER LOCK PIN DECK LIFT ROD LEFT LIFT ARM LliT ARM SHAFT 2 Slide the right lift arm onto the end of the lift arm shaft Install the lift arm pin through the lift arm shaft and ...

Page 19: ...ft and secure with the lock pin Insert the end of the deck lift rod through the hole in the lift link Install the lock washer over the end of the deck lift rod and insert the lock pin through the end Slide the lift link pivot through the lift link rod and install the lock washer over the end of the lift link pivot Insert the split pin through the end and bend the legs away from each other Lubricat...

Page 20: ...LOCKING NUTS t DISCHARGE COVER 2 Adjust the length of the cutter deck lift plates to 150 152 mm 5 9 6 0 in then tighten the nuts securely Install the cutter deck lift plates on the cutter deck with 14 mm plain washers and lock pins gold Install the rear deck links on the cutter deck with 14 mm plain washers and lock pins gold CUTTER DECK LIFT PLATE REAR DECK LI 18 PLAIN WASilER LbCK PIN ...

Page 21: ... to the FRONT position Raise the lift arm fully with the hydraulic lift lever HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVER 2 HYDRAUilC CYLINDER SELECTOR LEVER OPTIONAL PART Turn the descent speed adjust knob fully clockwise Stop the engine and remove the key from the engine switch and disconnect the spark plug cap Turn the steering wheel to the extreme left Position the cutter deck under the tractor from the right side r...

Page 22: ...fully by hand NOTE Adjustment of the descent speed maybe necessary see page 31 HYDkAULlC LIFT LEVER Connect the right cutter deck lift plate and rear deck link to the bracket on the tractor and secure with 14 mm plain washers and 14 mm lock pins gold Install the left cutter deck lift plate and rear deck link the same way CUTTER DECK LIFT PLATE REAR DECK LINK PLAIN W HER LOCK PIN 20 ...

Page 23: ...ck link on the tractor bracket raise the front of the deck slightly with your hand Align the hole in the right bracket of the front link protector with the pin at the center of the right front deck link and secure with the 12 mm lock pin black Attach the bracket in the front link protector the same way Connect the left front deck link to the left side of the tractor then to the cutter deck Secure ...

Page 24: ...e cutter blades l If the tractor has been running the engine muffler will be very hot Allow them to cool before proceeding IMPORTANT NOTICE 1 To assure proper belt tension and prevent pulley wear Use only Honda specified drive belts 1 Loosen the belt tension adjust knob fully Place the V belt on the drive pulley then on the driven pulley as illustrated DRIVEN PULLEY DRIVE PULLEY ADJUSTING KNOB V B...

Page 25: ... the specified torque Torque specifications 10 mm flange bolt 4 0 kg m 29 ft lb 8 mm flange bolt 2 2 kg m 16 ft lb V BELT DRIVEN STOPPER BELT STOPPER A FLANGE BOLT I 4 Install the P T O clutch lever belt stopper B bolt on the frame Tighten the bolt to the specified torque Torque specification 2 2 kg m 16 ft lb P T O CLUT CH LEVER BOLT BELT STOPPER B 23 ...

Page 26: ... with the hydraulic lift lever 6 Turn the descent speed adjust knob fully clockwise to prevent descent 7 Stop the engine and remove the key from the engine switch 8 Screw in the belt tension adjust knob until the tensioner arm con tacts the stopper on the frame STOPPER TENSIONER ARM 9 Return the descent speed adjust knob to the original position m The cutter deck will automatically lower to the gr...

Page 27: ...e engine and remove the key remove and relocate the pin to the 2 position return the descent speed adjust knob to its original position lower the cutter deck fully m The cutter deck will automatically lower to the ground as the descent speed adjust knob is turned counterclockwise Keep clear of the deck 3 Front to back leveling Measure the distance from the bottom of the cutter deck housing to the ...

Page 28: ...ove the lock pin and washer from the right and left link adjust pins Loosen the adjust pin lock nuts and turn the pins an equal number of full turns out lowers the front clearance in raises the clearance FRONT DECK 26 ...

Page 29: ...t plates until the height of the cutter deck is equal1 on both sides by loosening the lock nuts and turning the adjust pins as required Turn the cutter deck lift speed adjust knob counterclockwise to adjust the cutter deck lift plates Use the hydraulic lift lever to lower the cutter deck 6 After the height of the cutter deck becomes equal on both sides Raise the cutter deck and turn the cutter dec...

Page 30: ... cutter deck lift rod being 367 mm 14 5 in then adjust the height with the cutter deck lift plates 3 Adjust the cutter deck lift plates if the cutter deck fails to reach the desired height If it still fails to reach the desired height then adjust the length of the cutter deck lift rod H Lift link rod Check that the distance between the end of the rod and the bottom washer is 38 mm 1 5 in To adjust...

Page 31: ...se loss of consciousness and lead to death Inspect with the tractor on level ground Lock the parking brake set the transmission lever in N Neutral and the front and rear P T O levers in the OFF positions NEUTRAL OFF OFF NEUTRAL MAIN TRANSMSSION FRONT P T O REAR P T O LEVER HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVER CLUTCH LEVER LEVER 1 Cutter deck cleaning exterior Check that the cutter deck is lowered fully Remove gra...

Page 32: ...k plug lead Visually inspect the drive belt for wear cracks or other faults If the drive belt is faulty follow the replacement pro cedure described on page 46 DECK DRIVE BELT 2 Reconnect the spark plug start the engine move the hydraulic cylinder selector lever optional part to FRONT and raise the cut ter deck fully with the hydraulic lift lever HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVER HYDRAULiC CYLINDER SELECTOR LEV...

Page 33: ... remove the ignition key 5 With the cutter deck raised fully check that the tensioner arm con tacts the stopper on the frame If the arm does not contact the stopper turn the tensioner knob clockwise until contact is reached TENSIONER ARM TENSIONER KNOB 6 Return the descent speed adjust knob to its original position m The cutter deck will automatically lower to the ground as the descent speed adjus...

Page 34: ...and then stop the engine remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug m To avoid severe personal injury l Remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug caps to prevent accidental starting l Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the cutter blades l Place a block under the cutter deck to prevent it from lowering unexpectedly 3 Inspect each of the blades for cracks bending or ...

Page 35: ...f 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 1IMPORTANT NOTICE 1 l Use a genuine Honda replacement blade or equivalent l To reduce the possibility of weakening the blade or causing imbalance or poor cutting performance sharpening...

Page 36: ...r Neutral position 3 Start the engine move the hydraulic cylinder selector lever optional part to FRONT and raise the cutter deck fully with the hydraulic lift lever 4 Turn the descent speed adjust knob fully clockwise 5 Push the hydraulic lift lever toward DOWN to be sure that the cut ter deck is locked in the fully raised position Return the lift lever to NEUTRAL and then stop the engine and rem...

Page 37: ...ing the knob clockwise toward SLOW will decrease the speed and turning it counterclockwise toward FAST will increase the speed DESCENT SbEED ADJUST KNOB NOTE Uneven mowing may result if the descent speed is too slow 3 Starting 1 Start the engine Depress the clutch pedal and place the main and auxiliary transmission levers in the desired gear range for mowing MAIN TRANSMISSION LEVER I CLUTCH PEDAL ...

Page 38: ... 2 Lower the cutter deck and increase engine speed Always mow at full throttle THROTTLE LEVER 3 Depress the brake pedal and release the parking brake lock lever PARKING BRAKE LOCK LEVER BRAKE PEDAL 36 ...

Page 39: ... 4 Move the front P T O lever to ON The cutter blades will start to rotate FRONT P T O LEVER 37 ...

Page 40: ...he wheels We recommend that you select the two wheel drive and the four wheel drive according to the terrain and conditions 2 WHEEL DRIVE Mowing and transport when extra traction is not required 4 WHEEL DRIVE Towing Operation on slope or soft ground Operation with attachment installed Especially when powerful driving force and braking force are required IMPORTANT NOTICE l To prevent damage to the ...

Page 41: ... is completely cleared mow again at the desired height IMPORTANT NoTrCE If the tractor should accidentally get caught on an un seen object rock root hole etc do not attempt to ride over the obstruc tion or turn the steering wheel to free the mower These actions can damage the steering mechanism or the deck MOWING TIPS 1 Mow at full throttle to give a neat appearance to the lawn The lawn may not be...

Page 42: ...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 direction 40 ...

Page 43: ...n straightaways 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 1st l Overlapping in curves and turns When cutting in curves and turns shift to a slower speed and be sure to overlap the previous cut by 50 or approximately half the width of the mower 41 ...

Page 44: ...ake off P T O lower the cutter deck shift into neutral set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key l In an emergency Turn the engine switch OFF l In normal use 1 Move the throttle lever to SLOW 2 Depress the clutch and brake pedals simultaneously Move the main transmission lever to NEUTRAL MAIN TRANSMISSION LEVER BRAKE PEDAL 42 ...

Page 45: ...reat P T O levers to the OFF position FRONT P T O CLUTCH LEVER 4 Lower any attachment to the ground with the hydraulic lift lever HYDRAULIC LiFT LEVER 5 Turn the engine switch to OFF and remove the key IGNITION SWITCH KEY 43 ...

Page 46: ...the brake pedal PARK BRAKE LOCK LEVER m To avoid injury to yourself and others before leavina the trac tor unattended ALWAYS park on level grounb disengage the power take off P T O lower the attachment set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key ...

Page 47: ...ch key and disconnect the spark plug cap l The tractor should be serviced by an authorized HONDA tractor dealer unless the owner has proper tools and service data and is mechanically qualified IMPORTANT NOTICE u se only genuine Honda parts or their equivalent for maintenance or repair Replecement parts which are not of equivalent quality may damage your tractor SPARK PLUG CAP 1 Maintenance schedul...

Page 48: ...O CLUTCH LEVER BOLT 2 Loosen the belt tension adjust knob fully Pull the belt at the left side pulley and remove it from the pulleys starting with the one on the op posite side BELT TiNSION ADJUST KNOB Y 3 Remove the belt from the cutter deck driven pulley 4 Installation sequence is essentially the reverse order of removal Check that the belt is fully seated in the pulleys After installing the cut...

Page 49: ...the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug m To avoid severe personal injury remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug cap to prevent accidental starting 5 Remove the cutter deck drive belt from the pulleys See page 46 6 Disconnect the front deck links by removing 14 mm lock pins and washers on each side of the cutter deck WASHERS h M 7 Disconnect the cutter deck lift plates and re...

Page 50: ...of the covers 3 Check the belt for signs of wear or cracks 4 Replace the belt with a new one if the belt is worn or damaged replace it in the following manner Grasp the belt midway between pulleys A and B pull it toward you and to your left Remove the belt from the pulleys starting with pulley A Remove the belt from the other pulleys PULLEY A PULLEY B m If the belt is not released slowly the idle ...

Page 51: ...vers 3 Remove grass and other foreign matter from inside the covers 4 Turn the cutter deck upside down and clean off accumulated grass and other debris 5 Reinstall the belt covers and install the cutter deck on the tractor 6 Cutter deck installation To install reverse the removal procedure NOTE Before atempting to install the cutter deck lower the lift arm and then push it with your hand to be sur...

Page 52: ...om the tractor see page 47 2 Turn the cutter deck upside down 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 6 0 kg m 43 ft lb TORQUE WRENCH n Blade removal IMPORTANT NOTICE u se genuine Honda replacement blades or equiva lent 1 Hold the 2 Remove 50 blade firmly and remove the blade b...

Page 53: ...erly aligned with the blade holder before tightening the blade bolt Do not allow the blade to overlap the edge of the holder 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 value of 6 0 kg m 4...

Page 54: ...steners tightness Lubrication points l Check all nuts bolts and fasteners and tighten securely if necessary l Check and apply grease where noted Recommended Grease SAE Multipurpose Grease GREiSE FITTING 52 ...

Page 55: ...an 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 Cleaning and rust prevention are especially important before seasonal storage 1 IMPORTANT NoT CE 1 Washing the deck directly after use can cause premature bearing wear Allow the deck to cool before washing then run the...

Page 56: ...2 P T O lever cable faulty or See your authorized HONDA out of adjustment tractor dealer 3 Faulty P T O clutch or See your authorized HONDA worn disk tractor dealer Clogged cutter deck discharge chute 1 Wrong blade 2 Deck too low 3 Engine overloaded Use genuine Honda blade or equivalent Raise deck and adjust deck height properly Operate at full throttle Use lower speed range Set cutter deck higher...

Page 57: ...juster see page 34 Excessive vibration 1 Unbalanced blades Adjust balance 2 Drive blade belt damaged Replace 3 Pulley s damaged or out of See your authorized Honda alignment tractor dealer Engine speed drops excessively under loads 1 Engine speed too low Run at full throttle 2 Tractor speed too fast Lower to proper speed range 3 Pebbles or other foreign matter Remove are stuck in cutter deck 55 ...

Page 58: ...ption code RAB Overall length 880 mm 34 6 in Overall width 1 520 mm 59 8 in Blade length Blade spindle speed Gauge wheel Deck lifting lowering 393 mm 15 5 in Left and center 3 815 rpm Right 4 200 rpm 2 150 mm 5 9 in Diameter Hydraulic 1 Deck mounting 4 point linkage 56 ...

Page 59: ...ntact 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 N...

Page 60: ...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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