Honda H5518 User's Manual
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1. 30 OPERATION 1 Adjusting cutting height 33 2 Descent speed adjustment 34 cM Ca 34 4 Two and four wheel drive A4 Type only 37 TT IU 38 patterns 39 FN Dei e 41 MAINTENANCE 1 Maintenance schedule 44 2 Deck drive belt replacement 45 3 Cutter deck removal Ri Ra ERR RR 46 4 Blade inspection and replacement 47 5 Cutter deck cleaning VA AKT 48 6 Gutter deck instalation 48 7 Blade bolt tightness Blade replacement 49 8 Fastener tightness Lubrication points 51 STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY SERVICE E SN Dx eK 1 SAFETY INFORMATION Read all safety instructions before operating a DANGER ROTATING BLADE KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM MOWER AND DISCHARGE GUARD WHILE BLADE IS TURNING DANGER THROWN OBJECTS OBJECTS ROWN ROTATING BLADE Ey2. ffu LIFT LINK Lon SHAFT 4 Lubricate the lift arm pin with grease then insert the threaded end of the lift arm pin through the front link arm and install the lock nut on the end of the pivot Tighten the lock nut securely Slide the lift link assembly onto the lift link shaft on the frame and the lift arm pin through the hole in the lift link rod simultaneously Insert the end of the deck lift rod through the hole in the lift link assembly Install the plain washer over the end of the deck lift rod and insert the lock pin through the end as shown Install plain washer over lift link shaft and insert the shaft pin through the end of the lift link shaft and secure with the lock pin Install the plain washer over the end of the lift arm pin Insert the split pin through the end of the lift arm pin and bend the legs away from each other LOCK NUT LIFT ARM PIN A SPLIT PIN I E d L AOT LOCK PIN 5 CT E b JE fep pe M as FRONT LINK V SZ ree ARM ie PLAIN WASHER ROD LINK LIFT LINK DECK LIFT ROD ASSEMBLY LIFT LINK SHAFT PLAIN WASHER SHAFT PIN 17 5 Installation of driven pulley Remove and retain driven pulley 4 6 1 on the cutter deck by remov ing the 10 x 16 mm flange bolt and 10 5 x 27 mm washer Install the driven pulley MK4618 using the original bolt and washer Tighten the bolt to the specified torque Torq
3. Operators Manual MID MOUNT ROTARY MOWER for H5518 MULTI PURPOSE TRACTOR 111 manual to your computer LE Ld LLL EL LL LL LLL 2 add dT RAPE Ry Ped dnd STEEP Eee 11 BRZCIZCION Et Thank you for purchasing a Honda attachment for your tractor This manua covers the assembly operation and maintenance of the Hon da mid mount rotary mower for the H5518 tractor type 2 Two Wheel Drive Model and A4 Four Wheel Drive Model Read this manual and the Owner s Manual for the Honda H5518 Tractor before you operate the rotary mower Honda Motor Co Ltd reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission This manual should be considered a permanent part of the rotary mower and should remain with the rotary mower when sold READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL CAREFULLY Pay special attention to these symbols and any instructions tnat follow 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 instruc tions are not followed Indicates that equipment or property damage can result if in structions are not foll
4. 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 If yourun the engine in an area that is confined or even partially enclos ed the air you breathe could contain a dangerous amount of exhaust gas To keep exhaust gas from building up provide adequate venti lation Blade Hazard The cutting blades are sharp and they turn at high speed Accidental con tact can cause serious injury Keep your hands and feet away from the mower deck while the engine 5 running e Stop the engine disengage the Power Take Off P T O clutch and remove the key before inspection or maintenance of the deck or blades Disconnect the spark plug caps to prevent any possibility of accidental starting Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the blades when cleaning out the mower deck or when inspecting or replacing the blades 5 Thrown Object Hazard Objects hit by the blades can be thrown from the tractor with great force and may cause serious injury Before mowing clear the mowing area of sticks stones dog bones and other litter and loose objects Mow only in daylight or in weli lit areas at night so you can see and avoid objects in the grass Before operating the tractor be sure the side discharge guard is
5. Blade bolt torque 6 0 kg m 43 ft lb TORQUE WRENCH Blade removal Use genuine Honda replacement blades or equivalent 1 Hold the blade firmly and remove the blade bolt and the washer 2 Remove the blade and blade holder BLADE BOLT rc WASHER BLADE HOLDER 49 Blade installation 1 Clean dirt and grass from the blade blade holder and the inside of the cutter deck 2 Install the blade holder blade washer and blade bolt Be sure the 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 Install the washer with the side marked INSIDE facing the blade 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 43 ft lb 50 8 Fasteners tightness Lubrication points Check all nuts bolts and fasteners and tighten securely if necessary e Check and apply grease where noted Recommended Grease SAE Multipurpose Grease GREASE FITTING 51 8 STORAGE 1 Remove the cutter deck from the tractor 2 Turn the cutter deck upside down Clean the underside of the deck with water and dry thoroughly 3 For langer service and greater efficiency keep the underside of the mower housing clean and free of accumulate
6. 32 6 OPERATION Never run the engine in an enclosed area Be sure to provide adequate ventilation Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that may cause loss of consciousness and lead to death 1 Adjusting cutting height Be sure all moving parts have stopped before adjusting cutting height Contacting moving parts can cause injury 1 Park the tractor on a level surface and set the parking brake 2 Make sure the main transmission lever is in NEUTRAL both the front and rear P T O levers are OFF and the lift lever is in the center 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 remove the ignition key 6 Remove the lock pin and the link pin from the gauge wheel and set the wheel for the desired cutting height X CUTTING HEIGHT 7 ADJUSTMENT B Gc LOCK PIN LINK PIN f insert the link pin in the gauge wheel shaft and secure it with the lock pin amp Repeat the adjustment procedure for the other gauge wheel NOTE Both gauge wheels must be set to the same heig
7. When you write or call please provide the following information e Model and serial numbers e Name of the dealer who sold the Honda power equipment to you e Name and address of the dealer who services your equipment e Date of purchase e Your name address and telephone number A detailed description of the problem F 3 a 1 4 n 11 5 31769700 G3 05009103 00 31 769 7000 MIM46D PRINTED IN JAPAN E
8. 14 5 Install the front hitch pivot A on the frame from the inside Install the tensioner guard on the frame from the outside as shown using the six 8 x 25 mm flange bolts and tighten to the specified torque Torque specification 2 2 kg m 16 ft lb FLANGE BOLTS Aunt 8 x 25 mm TENSIONER GUARD 15 RRR 4 Installation of lift link 1 Pump grease through the grease fitting to lubricate the lift arm shaft lnsert the lift arm shaft through the bracket on the main frame from the left side Adjust the length of the deck lift rod to 370 372 mm 14 6 14 6 in then tighten 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 pin through the end Recommended Grease Multipurpose Grease PLAIN WASHER LOCK PiN DECK LIFT ROD LEFT LIFT ARM LIFT ARM SHAFT GREASE FITTING 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 secure with the lock pin LIFT ARM PIN RIGHT LIFT ARM LIFT ARM SHAFT 16 3 Loosen the six 8 x 20 mm Flange bolts fastening the right and left link pivots Slide the lift link shaft through the holes in the pivots as shown Retighten the 8 x 20 mm flange bolts securely Recommended Grease Multipurpose Grease wera SEA w k RUBIA mur e 1 ENN E
9. are stuck in cutter deck 54 10 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL MID MOUNT ROTARY MOWER Power products description code RAB 880 mm 34 6 1 520 mm 59 8 in 1 168 mm 46 kg 132 Ib 1 1 2 to 4 in Overall length Overall width Cutting width Weight Cutting height Number of blades Blade length Blade spindle speed 393 mm 15 5 Left and center 3 895 rpm Right 4 290 rpm 2 150 mm 5 9 in Diameter Hydraulic 4 pint linkage Gauge wheel Deck lifting lowering Deck mounting 55 11 WARRANTY SERVICE Owner Satistaction Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to us All Honda warranty details are explained in the Distributor s Limited Warran ty Normally any problems concerning the product will be handied by your dealer s service department If you have a warranty problem that has not been handled to your satisfaction we suggest you take the following action Discuss your problem with a member of dealership management Often complaints can be quickly resolved at that level If the problem has already been reviewed with the Service Manager contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager f your problem still has not been resolved to your satisfaction contact American Honda Motor Co Inc P O Box 100021 Duluth Georgia 30136 9421 Telephone 404 497 6400 We will need the following information in order to assist you Y
10. THE MOWER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM MOWER AND DISCHARGE GUARD WHILE BLADE IS TURNING SAFETY INFORMATION For your safety and the safety of others pay special attention to these precautions Operator Responsibility Keep the tractor in good operating condition Operating a tractor in poor or questionable condition could result in serious injury Be sure all safety devices are in working order and warning labels are in place these ttems are installed for your safety Know how to stop the engine and attachments quickly in case of emergency Understand the use of all controls Allowing anyone to operate this tractor without proper instruction may result in injury Allawing passengers to ride on the tractor or any of its attachments may cause the tractor to tip over Wear sturdy full coverage footwear Operating this tractor barefoot or with open toe shoes or sandals increases your risk of injury Dress sensibly Loose clathing may get caught in moving parts increas Ing your risk of injury Be alert Operating this tractor when you are tired 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 the machine Allowing children to ride as passengers on the tractor can be dangerous Keep children indoors
11. accidental starting 5 Remove the cutter deck drive belt from the pulleys See page 45 6 Disconnect the front deck links by removing 14 mm plain washers and linch pins on each side of the cutter deck LINCH PINS LINCH PIN a 14 mm PLAIN WASHER FRONT DECK LINKS 7 Disconnect the cutter deck lift plates and rear deck links by removing the 14 mm lock pins washers and linch pin from the cutter deck REAR LINK SHAFT CUTTER DECK LIFT PLATE LOCK PIN REAR DECK LINKS PLAIN WASHER AG LINCH PIN 8 Turn the steering wheel to the extreme left Remove the cutter deck from right side of tractor 4 Blade belt inspection and replacement 1 Remove the cutter deck from the tractor 46 2 Remove the five mm nuts remove the right and left pulley covers and clean any grass and other foreign matter from the inside 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 and 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 COVER 7 n a E E 5 Du DA IDLE PULLEY ON PULLEY A PULLEY B lf the belt is not released slowly the idle pulley will m
12. and supervised at all times when any outdoor power equipment is being used nearby Young children move quickly and are attracted to the tractor and the operating activity especially if they have been given rides before Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the area Use extreme care when backing up and when approaching corners shrubs trees and other obstructions that might hide children from sight Children should never be allowed to operate the tractor even under adult supervision Fire and Burn Hazard Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can explode Use extreme care when handling gasoline Keep gasoline out of reach of children Refuel in well ventilated area with the engine stopped Allowed the engine to cool before refueling Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite e The accumulation of dry grass and leaves around the engine the ex haust system or on top of the cutter deck especially around the pulleys may ignite Itis illegal in some areas to operate an engine without a USDA qualified spark arrester Periodic maintenance is required to keep it functioning as designed The engine and exhaust system become very hot during operation and re main hot for a while after stopping Contact with hot engine components can cause burn injuries and can ignite some materials Avoid touching a hot engine or exhaust system
13. hidden hazards in the terrain Operating the tractor near the edge of a ditch or an embankment could cause it to tip or roll over Certain maneuvers can cause the tractor to tip or roll over on sloping surfaces avoid sharp turns rapid and sudden stops Also avoid backing down slopes 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 the deck fully raised 4 inch position this will help to expose any hidden obstacles When you are sure that the area is completely cleared mow again at the desired height If the tractor should accidentally get caught on an unseen object irock root hole etc do not attempt to ride over the obstruction 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 trimmed uniformly at medium or low engine speeds 2 Observe the follawing when mowing 4th gear cutting or trimming 5 6th Normal cutting cutting or transportation 8th gear Use only for transportation 3 Do not allow the grass to grow too long before cutting or trimming Also allow the lawn to dry thoroughly before you use the mower To cut a thick or lush lawn mow at low speed or cut twice Al
14. in good operating condition Service and inspect according to the MAINTENANCE SHCEDULE WARNING To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning shut off the engine before perfor ming any maintenance If you run the engine in an area that is confined or even partially enclosed the air you breathe will contain a dangerous amount of exhaust gas If the engine must be run for any reason be sure the area is well ventilated To avoid serious burns allow the engine to cool before performing maintenance Shut the engine off and set the parking brake before performing any maintenance To prevent accidental start up remove the ignition switch key and disconnect the spark plug caps The tractor should be serviced by an authorized HONDA tractor dealer unless the owner has proper tools and service data and is mechanically qualified Use only genuine Honda parts or their equivalent for maintenance or repair Replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may damage your tractor IGNITION SWITCH KEY 1 Maintenance schedula REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD Perform at every indicated month or operating hour interval whichever ITEM cames first Cutter deck Exterior Deck drive belt Check Jo T M o Blade bolt tightness Check onu om Glade belt Check E Cutter deck Inside Clean as 1 These items should be serviced by authorized Honda tractor
15. of the right front deck link and secure with the 12 mm lock pin gold Attach the left bracket of the front link protector to the left front deck link and secure in the same way Connect the left front deck link to the left side of the tractor then to the cutter deck Secure in place with two 14 mm plain washers and two linch pins 14 mm PLAIN VVASHER O 4 2 A LINCH PIN LINCH PIN d f 12 mm PLAIN WASHER 12 mm LOCK PIN 21 7 Installation of deck belt Never attempt to change drive belts while the engine 1 runn ing Remove the ignition switch key from the ignition and disconnect the spark plug caps to prevent accidental start up Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands when replacing belts or when working with the cutter blades f the tractor has been running the engine muffler will be very hot Allow them to cool before proceeding 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 m DRIVE PULLEY DRIVEN Do PULLEY V BELT ADJUSTING KNOG 2 Place the belt on the pulley on the tensioner side right then place it on the pulley on the left side 22 3 Position the V belt driven stopper belt stopper on the frame and install using 10 x 20 mm flange bolt and 8 x 16 mm flange bolt Tight
16. d 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 Washing the deck directly after use can cause premature bear ing wear Allow the deck to cool before washing then run the deck to remove any excess moisture 52 9 TROUBLESHOOTING Poor finishing appearance 1 Tractor speed too fast Shift to lower speed 2 Grass accumulation Clean deck underside see inside deck Bull blade _ ___ Have the blade sharpened or replace it Tires improperly inflated Check tire inflation Mower not level Check cutter deck mounting Wrong cutter deck height Change to proper height Engine speed too low Run at full throttle lades do not rotate or stop Blade drive belt worn or Replace with new belt see broken 0 wel uU 4 Go 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 _ Use genuine Honda blade or equ
17. de be sure to lock the parking brake and securely block the wheels To avoid loss of control or overturning always reduce speed and exer cise extreme caution when operating on sloping or uneven surfaces Attempting to change gears while operating the tractor on a slope may adversely affect vehicle stability and control and severe personal injury could result Avoid rapidly backing down or rapidly accelerating up a sloping surface To avoid loss of control or overturning do not turn stop on sloping surfaces When descending siope disengaging the clutch or shifting to neutral can cause a loss of control that may result in severe personal injury Do not operate the tractor near the edge of a ditch or an embankment slipping off the edge could lead to severe personal injury and equipment damage MAINTENANCE SAFETY Before performing maintenance inspection read the instructions thoroughly e Before cleaning inspecting or servicing the tractor be sure to Turn off and lower any attachments Stop the engine and remove the key Remove the spark plug caps f you hit an object stop the engine and inspect the Tractor and its at tachments Fix any damage before you resume operation Operating the tractor with damaged worn or broken parts may result in severe personal injury Leaves grass clippings oil and other combustible materials can become a fire hazard Be sure the body engin
18. de return the steering wheel to straight ahead position 19 3 Release the hydraulic lock by turning the hydraulic lift speed adjust knob counterclockwise FAST direction Move the hydraulic lift lever to DOWN and push the front lift arms down fully by hand Adjustment of the descent speed maybe necessary see page 34 HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVER 4 Connect the right cutter deck lift plate and rear deck links to the bracket on the tractor and secure with 14 mm plain washer and 14 mm lock pin Install the left cutter deck lift plate the same way Slide the rear link shaft horizontally through the holes in the frame brackets and rear deck links as shown Secure with linch pin REAR LINK SHAFT CUTTER DECK LIFT PLATE oi wa REAR DECK LINKS LINCH PIN LOCK PLAIN WASHER 20 5 Remove the front link adjust pins and install the new front link adjust pins included with the MK4618 kit Adjust the length of the front deck link to 300 302 mm 11 8 11 9 then tighten the lock nut securely Connect a front deck link to the right side of the cutter deck and to the right bracket on the tractor Secure with 14 mm plain washers and linch pins NOTE To ease installation of the front deck 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
19. dealer unless the owner has proper tools and is mnhnnhanically proficient 2 Deck drive belt replacement Set the gauge wheel to the 1 1 2 position See page 33 To replace the drive belt observe the following 1 Lower the cutter deck and remove belt stopper A belt stopper col lars and 8 x 45 mm flange bolts from each side of the frame 10 x 20 mm FLANGE BOLT 8 x 16 mm BELT PPER ER BELT STOPPER d V BELT DRIVEN STOPPER 8 x 45 mm FLANGE BOLT aaa 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 TENSION ADJUST KNOB 4 Installation sequence is essentially the reverse order of removal Check that the belt is fully seated in the pulleys Afte r installing the cutter deck beit check the belt slack as described in 45 3 Cutter deck removal 1 Start the engine and move the hydraulic cylinder selector lever op tional part to the FRONT position Raise the cutter deck by using hydraulic lift lever 2 Stop the engine and remove the engine switch key 3 Set the gauge wheel to the 1 1 2 position page 33 4 Lower the cutter deck turn off the engine remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug caps To avoid severe personal injury remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug caps to prevent
20. down or that the optional grass catcher bags and discharge chute are in place Disengage the Power Take Off P T O j lever to stop the blades before crossing a gravel driveway or any other area with loose stones Always inspect the mower for damage after striking a foreign object Repair or replace any damaged parts before continued use Broken pieces thrown from a worn or damaged blade can cause serious injury Always inspect the blades before using the tractor Operation Be sure to fasten the seat belt whenever driving the tractor with the Rollover Protective Structure ROPS attached Use of either device seat belt or ROPS without the 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 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 or its attachments without ensuring the area in front and behind is clear of people and pets Sudden stops of the tractor while driving at high speed or sudden start up with the steering wheels turned fully in one direction could cause the tractor to overturn This tractor utilizes Four Wheel Steering 4WS for a tighter turning cir cle and greater mobility than tractors with conventional stee
21. e and drive mechanism areas are kept clean All nuts bolts and fasteners must be tight Do not change the engine governor settings or the engine may damaged STORAGE SAFETY To avoid the possibility of fire allow the engine and exhaust system to cool before storing the tractor in an enclosed space or near combustible materials When storing the tractor be sure to apply the parking brake and remove the ignition switch key Drain all gasoline from the carburetor and fuel tank and disconnect the battery ground cable 2 SERIAL NUMBER p H X m amit The serial number are used to identify your rotary mower and may be re quired by the dealer when ordering replacement parts The MM46 serial number is located on the right side of the deck The MK4618 serial number is located on the right side of the front ten sioner bracket Record the number here for your reference MM46 Serial number MK4618 Serial number MM46 SERIAL NUMBER 46 18 SERIAL NUMBER 3 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION GAUGE WHEELS DISCHARGE COVER ANTI SCALP ROLLERS BLADES 10 4 INSTALLING MOWER The rotary mower should be installed by an authorized Honda dealer unless the owner has proper tools and feels he is mechanically qualified To prevent accidental start up remove the ignition switch key and disconnect the spark plug caps before installing the m
22. e belt To avoid severe personal injury remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug caps to prevent accidental starting Lower the cutter deck fully remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug caps Visually inspect the drive belt for wear cracks or other faults If the drive belt is faulty follow the replacement procedure describ DECK DRIVE BELT 3 Blade condition Before each use check each cutter blade for damage or abnormal wear 1 Start the engine and move the hydraulic cylinder selector lever tional part to FRONT and raise the cutter deck fully with the hydraulic lift lever Turn the descent speed adjust knob fully clockwise to prevent descent Do not overtighten the knob 2 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 NEUTHRAL and then stop the engine remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug caps To avoid severe personal injury Remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug caps to prevent accidental starting e Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the cutter blades e Place a block under the cutter deck to prevent it from lowering unexpectedly 30 sD 3 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 cutte
23. en the bolt to 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 Ib 9 S 4 V BELT DRIVEN STOPPER SS 8 x 16 mm BELT STOPPER A sae FLANGE BOLT 10 x 20 mm FLANGE BOLT 73 4 Install the belt stopper collars and 8 45 mm flange bolts on each side of the frame Tighten the bolt to the specified torque Torque specification 2 2 kg m 16 ft lb BELT STOPPER COLLAR B x 45 mm FLANGE BOLT 23 9 Check that the belt is properly installed on the pulley with 90 twist between the drive pulley and the idler pulley Be sure the of the belt goes in the V of the pulley Start the engine move the hydraulic cylinder selector lever optional part to FRONT and raise the cutter deck fully with the hydraulic lift lever Turn the descent speed adjust knob fully clockwise to prevent descent Stop the engine and remove the key from the engine switch Screw in the belt tension adiust knob until the stopper of the ten sioner arm contacts the frame STOPPER TENSIONER ARM Return the descent speed adjust knob to the original position AMA The cutter deck will automatically lower to the ground as the descent speed adjust knob is turned counterclockwise Keep clear of the deck 24 8 Leveling the cutter deck 1 Place the tractor on a firm level s
24. f the width of the mower 40 TI 7 Stopping To avoid injury to yourself and others before leaving the trac tor unattended ALWAYS park on level ground disengage the power take off P T O lower the cutter deck shift into neutral set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key Jn an emergency Turn the engine switch OFF Depress the clutch and brake pedal in normal use 1 Move the throttle lever to SLOW SLOW 2 Depress the clutch and brake pedals simultaneously Move the main transmission lever to NEUTRAL MAIN TRANSMISSION LEVER BRAKE PEDAL CLUTCH PEDAL 3 Shift the front and rear P T O levers to the OFF position FRONT P T O CLUTCH LEVER REAR P T O LEVER 4 Lower any attachment to the ground with the hydraulic lift lever HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVER 5 Turn the engine switch ignition switch to OFF and remove the key ENGINE SWITCH KEY 42 Push down the park brake lock lever while depressing the brake pedal PARK BRAKE LOCK LEVER Sw BRAKE PEDAL To avoid injury to yourself and others before leaving the trac tor unattended ALWAYS park on level ground disengage the power take off P T O lower the attachment set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key 43 7 MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance and adjustment are necessary to keep the tractor
25. ht 33 2 Descent speed adjustment Adjust the descent speed of the cutter deck by turning the descent speed adjust knob Adjustment is normal if it takes 1 2 seconds for the cutter deck to lower from the highest position to the ground Turning the knob clockwise toward SLOW will decrease the speed and turning it counterclockwise toward FAST will increase the speed C T N DESCENT SPEED 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 CLUTCH PEDAL AUXILIARY TRANSMISSION LEVER 34 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 35 4 Move the front P T O lever to The cutter blades will start to rotate FRONT P T O LEVER 36 4 Two and Four Wheel Drive 4 Type only Two and four wheel drive can be selected by operating the two and four wheel drive select lever Prior to shifting set the steering wheel in the straight ahead position br ing the tractor to a complete stop and depress the ciutch pedal fully NOTE difficulty is encountered in shifting the lever re e
26. irm level surface Apply and lock the parking brake Start the engine move the hydraulic cylinder selector lever optional part to FRONT and raise the cutter deck fully with the hydraulic lift lever Turn the descent speed adjust knob fully clockwise Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch Adjust the deck lift plates until the height of the cutter deck is equal on both sides Turn the cutter deck adjust knob counterclockwise Use the hydraulic lift lever to lower the cutter deck Adiust the cutter deck lift plates by loosening the lock nuts and turning the adjust pins as needed After the height of the cutter deck is equal on both sides raise the cutter deck and turn the cutter deck descent adjust knob clockwise If the height of the cutter deck is less than 115 mm 4 5 adjust with the cutter deck lift rod adjust pins until the height is from 115 to 118 mm 4 5 to 4 7 LOCK NUT ADJUST PIN LINCH PIN 27 B Cutter deck lift rod 1 The cutter deck lift rod can be adjusted in the same manner as the cutter deck plate step 5 After adjustment tighten the lock nuts and lock the adjust pins securely Do not adjust the cutter deck lift rod less than 367 mm 14 5 in for the first time If the height of the cutter deck is below 115 mm 4 5 in with the cutter deck lift rod being 367 mm 14 5 in then adjust the height with the cutter deck
27. ivalent 2 Deck too low Raise deck and adjust deck height properly Engine overloaded Operate at full throttle Use lower speed range Set cutter deck higher than desired height for first pass then cut desired height on second pass 4 Lawn wet or watered Allow to dry before cutting 5 Lawn too tall Set cutter deck higher than desired height for first pass then cut to desired height on second pass Engine speed too low Run at Full throttle 53 Deep cut 1 Cutting height tao low Increase to proper height 2 Tractor speed too high Lower to proper speed 3 Uneven surface Change cutting pattern 4 Rough and uneven surface Adjust with height adjuster seo page 33 Excessive vibration 1 Unbalanced blades Adjust balance 2 Drive blade belt damaged Replace Pulley s damaged out of See your authorized Honda alignment tractor dealer Engine speed drops excessively under loads 1 Engine speed too low Run at full throttie 2 Tractor speed too fast Lower to proper speed range Pebbles or other foreign matter Remove
28. lift plates Adjust the cutter deck lift plates if the cutter deck fails to reach the desired height If it stil fails to reach the desired height then adjust the length of the cutter deck lift rod Lift link rod Check that the distance between the end of the rod and the bottom washer is 40 mm 1 6 in To adjust loosen the lock nut and turn the ad just nut After adjustment retighten the lock nut securely 28 ROD STOPPER oS DAMPER SPRING PIN 1 e 40 mm 1 6 in me ADJUST NUT LOCK NUT 5 PRE OPERATION CHECKS For safe and efficient mowing always make a pre operation inspection before starting Never run the engine in an enclosed area Be sure to provide adequate ventilation Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that may cause lass of consciousness and lead to death Inspect with the tractor on level ground Lock the parking brake set the transmission lever in Neutral and the front and rear P T O levers in the and the lift lever in the center Neutral position Disconnect the spark plug caps and remove the key to prevent accidental engine start up NEUTRAL NEUTRAL MAIN TRANSMISSION FRONT P T O LEVER CLUTCH LEVER REAR LEVER HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVER 1 Cutter deck cleaning exterior Check that the cutter deck is lowered fully Remove grass and other foreign matter from the cutter deck 29 2 Deck driv
29. ngage the gears by driving the tractor a short distance in FORWARD with the clutch engaged In 4 wheel drive the front wheels will operate with a greater traction when rounding corners causing the lawn to be stripped off the ground by the wheels TWO AND FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SELECT LEVER 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 To prevent damage to the transmission mechanism bring the tractor to a full stop before operating the shift lever Driving in 4 WHEEL DRIVE range or with the differential locked on pav ed surface could cause premature wear on the tires it could also impair fuel economy When driving in four wheel drive you have 4 wheel braking When shifted into two wheel drive you have 2 wheel braking rear only 37 5 Mowing Before operating this tractor you should read and understand the SAFETY INFORMATION on pages 3 8 WARNING Rotating blades and thrown objects can cause severe personal injury Always stop the engine before clearing the discharge cover Unseen hazards may cause loss of control or damage to the tractor Look for and avoid rocks roots holes and
30. nts MILLIMETERS pongan pin pen ppp ppp apr pn npn pn 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 40 Ta P nere 5mm 8 mm 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 THREAD DEPTH 12 3 Installation of front tensioner bracket 1 Remove and retain the lower cover B by removing the 8 x 16 mm flange bolts FLANGE BOLTS 8 x 16 mm LOWER COVER B 2 Install the drive pulley on the front P T O shaft using an 8 x 20 mm special flange shouldered bolt Tighten the bolt to the specified torque Torque specification 2 2 kg m 16 ft Ib DRIVE PULLEY SPECIAL FLANGE BOLT 8 x 20 mm 13 3 Position the front tensioner bracket on the frame and install using two of the bolts removed in Step 1 and the two shouldered tensioner bracket bolts Tighten the bolts to the specified torque while holding the front tensioner bracket firmly against the frame Retain the re maining four bolts Torque specification 2 2 kg m 16 ft lb 3 E JPN I LM gt TENSIONER BRACKET dU 4 4 FLANGE BOLTS 8 x 16 mm Shouldered FLANGE BOLTS L 8 x 16 mm FRONT TENSIONER BRACKET 4 Insert the end of the tensioner spring into the hole in the tensioner arm Hook the other end into the frame tab as shown ir TENSIONER SPRING
31. our name address and telephone number Product model and serial number Date of Purchase Dealer name and address Nature of problem After reviewing all the facts involved you will be advised of what action can be taken Please bear in mind that your problem will likely be resolved at the dealership using the dealer s facilities equipment and personnel 50 itis very important that your initial contact be with the dealer Your purchase of a Honda product is greatly appreciated by both your dealer and American Honda Motor Co Inc We want to assist you in every way possible to assure your complete satisfaction with your purchase 56 Current customer service contact information United States Puerto Rico and U S Virgin Islands Honda Power Equipment dealership personnel are 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 The Service Manager or General Manager can help Almost all problems are solved in this 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
32. ove sud denly and could injure your hand Be sure to install the right and left pulley covers securely Failure to install the pulley covers can cause serious per sonal injury 47 5 Cutter deck cleaning To prevent injuries be sure to wear heavy gloves when clean ing the cutter deck 1 Remove the cutter deck from the tractor see page 46 2 Remove the five 8 mm nuts and remove the right and left pulley covers 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 Tht E m NOTE Before atempting to install the cutter deck lower the lift arm and then push it with your hand to be sure it is all the way down 48 7 Blade bolt tightness Blade replacement To avoid severe personal injury remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug caps to prevent accidental starting and wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the cutter blade Blade bolt tightness 1 Remove the cutter deck from the tractor see page 46 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
33. owed NOTE Gives helpful information Honda tractors are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions Operating this tractor requires special effort on your part to ensure your safety and the safety of others Using this product for a purpose not intended may cause injury or property damage Read and understand this Owner s Manual before operating this tractor If a problem should arise or if you have any questions about your tractor consult an authorized Honda tractor dealer HONDA MOTOR CO LTD 1991 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED CONTENTS l ELE 11 2 How to measure hardware and components 12 3 Installation of front tensioner bracket 13 4 Installation or Int link phe E TEE viens 16 5 Installation of driven pulley 18 6 Installation cf cutter deck 18 7 Installation of deck belt 22 8 Leveling the cutter deck 2 25 9 Adjustment of cutter deck lift link 27 PRE OPERATION CHECKS 1 Cutter deck cleaning exterior 29 2 Deck drive belt seus see eee 30 3 BIPCG COMGINGE
34. ower Install 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 1 Loose parts Before assembling the rotary mower check for any missing or damaged parts Indicates the loose parts furnished with H5518 Tractor Indicates the loose parts furnished with MM46K1 Rotary mower Indicates the loose parts furnished with MK4618 Tensioner kit LIFT LINK gt OLIFT LINK SHAFT DECK ROD OPLAIN WASHER OSHAFT OLIFT LINK ASSEMBLY OLEFT CUTTER DECK LIFT OLOCK WASHER ARM c OLOCK PIN OLOCK NUT OSPLIT PIN ARM e a PIN ORIGHT LIFT ARM OLIFT ARM PIN OPLAIN WASHER FRONT P T O ASSEMBLY Front Tensioner bracket 2 TENSIONER BRACKET FLANGE BOLTS 8 x 16 mm Shoulderedi e QO6 FLAMGE BOLTS 8 x 25 mm Pp SFRONT HITCH PIVOT A DRIVE PULLEY 1 SPECIAL FLANGE BOLT 8 x 20 mm Shouldered FRONT LINK CUTTER DECK OCUTTER DECK LIFT PLATES OFRONT PROTECTOR fg 9 REAR LINK SHAFT P PLAIN WASHER YQ OLOCK PIN LINCH PIN DRIVE BELT FLANGE BOLT 8 x 16 mm ODISCHARGE COVER DRIVE V BELT DRIVEN PULLEY OFLANGE BOLT Oum 529 10 20 mm FLANGE BOLTS BELT STOPPER COLLARS OV BELT DRIVEN STOPPER 8x45 Belt Stopper 2 How to measure hardware and compone
35. r deck The left blade can be seen from under the left front edge of the cutter deck Turn the blades 180 to inspect opposite side DISCHARGE COVER LEFT BLADE RIGHT BLADE 31 any of the blades shows signs of damage or excessive wear a more thorough inspection is necessary isee page 36 or cutter deck removal A dull blade can be sharpened but a blade that is worn out bent cracked or otherwise damaged must be replaced If a blade needs sharpening or replacement take the cutter deck to your authorized Honda tractor dealer Or if you have the proper tools you can remove and install the blade yourself EXCESSIVELY NORMAL 73 RM BENT CRACKED A WARNING Severe personal injury can result if a piece of blade breaks off and is thrown from under the cutter deck Never operate the tractor with a worn or damaged blade Never operate the tractor with blade that is cracked or notched at the base of its upturned rear edge Use a genuine Honda replacement blade or equivalent To reduce the possibility of weakening the blade or causing imbalance or poor cutting performance sharpening should be performed by an authorized Honda tractor dealer 4 When you have completed the blade inspection return the descent speed adjust knob to its original position The cutter deck will automatically lower to the ground as the descent speed adjust knob is turned counterclockwise Keep clear of the deck
36. ring However the feel of 4WS is slightly different from other tractors Prac tice driving in a wide safe area Never operate the tractor or its attachments when visibility is diminish ed by darkness or bad weather you ability to see obstacles will become impaired Watch out for rocks roots holes and other obstacles that may cause the Tractor to overturn It is illegal to operate this tractor on public streets roads or highways To avoid injury to yourself and others before leaving the Tractor unat tended ALWAYS park on level ground disengage the power take off lower the attachment s Lock the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key Be sure to follow the instructions below whenever applying the dif ferential lock Be sure that the main transmission lever is set in 4th gear or lower and reduce engine speed before applying the differential lock Do not apply while turning the tractor Use the lock only when driving straight ahead Do not rest your foot on the lock pedal while the lock is not in use Never apply while driving on a paved surface Operation on Slopes e This tractor and its attachments are intended for use on relatively flat terrain When operating the tractor a slope always drive up and down the face of the grade Turning or driving across the face of a slope may cause the tractor to overturn If you find it necessary to park on a gra
37. ue specification 4 0 kg m 28 9 ft lb Installation of cutter deck Cutter deck assembly 1 Install the discharge cover using two flange nuts tighten nuts to specified torque Torque specification 2 2 kg m 16 ft Ib FLANGE NUTS DISCHARGE COVER 2 Remove the front link adjust pins and install the new front link adjust pins included with the MK4618 kit Adjust the length of the cutter deck lift plates to 150 152 5 9 6 0 then tighten the nuts securely Install the cutter deck lift plates on the cutter deck with 14 mm plain washers and linch pins Install the rear deck links on the cutter deck with 14 mm plain washers and lock pins gold CUTTER DECK LIFT PLATE 14 mm PLAIN WASHER REAR DECK LINK 18 PLAIN WASHER B Cutter deck installation 1 Connect the spark plug caps to the spark plugs and insert the ignition key in the ignition switch Check that the hydraulic lift lever is in NEUTRAL Start the engine and move the hydraulic cylinder selector lever optional part to the FRONT position Raise the lift arm fully with the hydraulic lift lever HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVER HYDRAULIC CYLINDER SELECTOR LEVER OPTIONAL PART Turn the descent speed adiust knob fully clockwise Stop the engine and remove the key from the engine switch and disconnect the spark plug caps 2 Turn the steering wheel to the extreme left Position the cutter deck under the tractor from the right si
38. urface and lock the parking brake Turn the steering wheel so that the wheels are in the straight ahead position Check the air pressure in the tires Tire pressure Front 1 0 kg cm 14 2 psi Rear 0 8 kg cm 11 4 psi 2 Check that the gauge rollers are at the 2 1 2 position If not raise the cutter deck with the hydraulic lift lever turn the descent speed ad Just knob fully clockwise stop the engine and remove the key remove and relocate the pin to the 2 1 7 position return the descent speed adjust knob to its original position lower the cutter deck fully The cutter deck will automatically lower to the ground as the descent speed adjust knob is turned counterclockwise Keep clear of the deck 0 0 LINK PIN BN Sy LOCK PIN M o Nr 3 Front to back leveling Measure the distance from the bottom of the cutter deck housing to the ground at the points A B and C D The distance between point A B and C D should not exceed 29 5 63 5 2 3 2 5 in FRONT i ag 0 4 To adjust remove the linch pin 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 LINK P ba LINCH PIN gt 26 9 Adjustment of cutter deck lift link Cutter deck lift plate 1 2 6 Place the tractor on a f
39. ways turn counterclockwise at low ground speed when cutting close to trees posts sprinkers walls etc You may cut the lawn too short when the lawn is thick or wet and or the ground is soft due to sinking of the gauge wheels Increase the cutting height if the lawn is spindly and the surface uneven A p ee 6 Cutting patterns These cutting patterns are only recommended for a flat level lawn surface In a small area First make 2 or 3 turns in a clockwise direction then turn around and continue cutting in the reverse direction 2 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 39 Mowing unsquare areas If your mowing area is not square or four sided divide the area into several blocks so you can mow in a neat mowing pattern e Overlapping 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 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 hal
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