Honda H1000 Series User's Manual
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1. 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 5 00 pm EST 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 e A detailed description of the problem2. 2 5 0 49 12x 25 mm flange bolts blade holder 61 5 8 5 83 1 DEALER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MULCHING KIT CONTENTS MULCHING KIT INSTALLATION Mulching Blade The mower deck mustbe removedfrom the riding mower to install the mulching kit Refer to deck removal and installation instructions in the owner s manual or shop manual Installation requires drilling additional bolt holes For your safety wear eye protection when operating power tools Swirl Guide A 1 Remove the blade blade holder and discharge chute or lower chute if equipped with the grass bagging kit Use a wooden block to prevent the blade from turning when removing the bolts Swirl Guide B uis x mm ud UE s UC FLANGE BOLT e 12x 25 mm i L FLANGEBOLT 2 Cover Plate 12 mm LOCK WASHER 6x40mm DISCHARGE CHU Flange Bolts 2 xx 6x55mm Flange Bolt 1 a 8x35mm Flange Bolts 2 BX 6 mm Flat Washers 6 BLADE HOLDER B 8 mm Flat Washers 4 H3000 Series Model Shown 2 Clean mower deck The deck 6 mm Lock Nuts must be free of dents and deformities for the 3 amp 8 amp mulching kit to fit properly a Lock Nuts e 1 DEALER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 Temporarily install the cover plate on the 5 Install the cover plate on the mower deck mower deck using two 8 mm lock nuts using two 8 mm lock nuts CO
3. ING You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions CAUTION You CAN be HURT if you don t follow instructions Each message tells you what the hazard is what can happen and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury Damage Prevention Messages You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE This word means NOTICE Your equipment or other property can be damaged if you don t follow instructions The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to the riding mower other property or the environment 1 DEALER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The installation of this kit must be performed by an authorized Honda riding mower dealer These instructions are providedfor dealer use FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Proper installation of this kit is essential for safe reliable operation Poor operation is a major cause of customer dissatisfaction Your customer expects this kit to be correctly installed adjusted and ready to use How to measure hardware and components MILLIMETERS 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 2000000 EET 5mm 6mm 28mm 10mm 12mm 14mm INSIDE DIAMETER WASHERS ARE SPECIFIED NUTS ARE SPECIFIED BY INSIDE DIAMETER BY INSIDE DIAMETER AT THREAD DEPTH NUT AND BOLT DIAMETER TORQUE VALUES ft lb kg m Nem 6 mm nuts and bolts 7 2 1 0 10 8 mm nuts and bolts 152 2 1 21 10x 28 mm flange bolt blade 36
4. Na tics Y m Shs ERO pu ad gm ES CS 1 here to save th CI Es The information in this operator s manual is limited in application to Honda mulching kits for Honda H1000 and H3000 Series riding mowers Before installing or operating this equipment read this manual and the owner s manual supplied with the Honda riding mower All information in this publication is based on the latest H3000 Series product information available at the time of printing Although there are physical dfiterences between the H1000 and H3000 Series riders the installation and operation of the mulching kit are the same American Honda Motor Co Inc 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 is a permanent part of the riding mower and must stay with the riding mower if resold Safety Messages Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on the riding mower Please read these messages carefully A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These mean A DANGER You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions A WARN
5. REVENT BRAKE FAILURE w DISENGAGE PARKING BRAKE WHEN BUZZER SOUNDS CONTINUOUSLY m A DELAYED ENGINE CUTOFF WILL STOP THE ENGINE IF PARKING BRAKE IS NOT RELEASED a WARNING GASOLINE FLAMMABLE STOP ENGINE AVOID HEAT SPARKS AND OPEN FLAME DANGER WHEN REFUELING SHARP BLADE You will be seriously cut the rotating blade hands and feet away when engine fs running amp WARNING WEAR HEAVY GLOVES TO PROTECT YOUR HANDS KEEP HANDS FROM BETWEEN THE PULLEYS THE TENSIONER PULLEY COULD SNAP RACK AND CAUSE SERIOUS HAND INJURY A CAUTION TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE PULLEYS GRASP THE KNOB FIRMLY AND RETURN THE TENSIONER ARM hands and fest away SLOWLY when engine running 2 SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS H1000 SERIES Readall safety instructions before operating the riding mower AWARNING 1 Improperly driving on slopes or uneven terrain can cause the mower to tip over and you can be seriously hurt or killed Read Safe Mowing Practices in the Owner s Manual carefully Objects hidden in the lawn can be thrown by the blade and can cause serious injury Read Mower Safety and Safe Mowing Tips in your Owners Manual carefully g The rotating blade can cause serious injury Keep hands and feet away from mower deck g Stop engine before leaving operator s position Do not allow children to ride as passengers e They can fall or be thrown off causing s
6. VER PLATE Attach swirl guide B to the cover plate using two 8x35 mmflange bolts 8 mmflat washers 8 mm LOCK NUT 2 and 8 mm lock nuts Install the bolts from inside the mower deck Install the nuts outside the mower deck Use washers on both sides as shown Tighten all 8 mm nuts and bolts to a torque value of 15 2 ft lb 2 1 kg m 8mm LOCK N NUT 2 N SWIRL GUIDE 8 x 35 mm FANGE BOLT COVER PLATE 4 Holdswirl guide B against the cover plate Inserta pencil through the holes in swirl guide B to mark drilling points on the cover plate Removethe cover platefrom the mower deck Center punch and drill the cover plate atthe Place swirl guide A in the mower deck with pencil marks one end against swirl guide B Use an 11 82 inch 8 4 8 7 mm drill Wear While holding swirl guide A in place drill the eye protection when drilling first hole in the mower deck using the hole in swirl guide A as a drill guide Remove any burrs from the holes Use a 1 4 inch 6 2 6 4 mm drill Wear eye SWIRL GUIDE B HOLES protection when drilling Remove any burrs from the hole SWIRL GUIDE B SWIRL GUIDE A SWIRL GUIDE A FIRST HOLE 1 DEALER INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS 7 Installa6 x 40 mmflange bolt 6 mm washers anda 6 mm lock nut inthe first hole as shown Tighten the 6 mm nut and bolt to a torque value of 7 2 ft lb 1 0 kg m To assure a good fit mower deck holes must be drilled i
7. erious injury or death Read Child Safety in the Owner s Manual carefully a WARNING Objects hidden in the can be thrown by the mower biade Thrown objects can cause serious injury W Clean lawn of all debris before mowing Bj Do not opersis the mower without either the discharge guard or the entire grass catcher In pisce Wem vya protection W Keep people away while mowing DANGER SHARP BLADE You will be sertously cut the blade 4 CAUTION HOT MUFFLER CAN BURN YOU Stay away engine has been running DANGER CAUTION The tension pulley la under ro et e WERE oh Wa ban he puley can snap back on your hend or fingers your handa 3 MOWING AND MULCHING RECOMMENDATIONS GRASS CUTTING BASICS Cutting Height A cutting height setting of 1 1 2 or 2 inches is appropriate for most lawns during cool weather A higher cut may be needed to protect the lawn during hot summer months Consult a local nursery or lawn and garden center for advice about specific types of grasses and growing conditions in your area Most grasses should be cut when they have grown 1 2 to 1 inch above the recommended height If your grass gets too tall cut it back a little at a time allowing a few days for the grass to recover between mowings Avoid cutting more than one third of total grass height in any one mowing For best mulching results mow the lawn frequently enough that
8. from turning when tightening the bolts Tightenthe 10 x 28 mmflange bolt to a torque value of 36 2 ft Ib 5 0 kg m Tighten the 12 x 25 mm flange bolts to a torque value of 61 5 ft lb 8 5 kg m 10x28mm BLADEWASHER 7 FLANGE BOLT FLANGE BOL T i 12 mm LOCK NES WASHER 2 BLADE d P d BLADE HOLDER B 2 SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS H3000 SERIES Read all safety instructions before operating the riding mower WARNING OPERATORONLY NO PASSENGERS DANGER OPERATION ON PUBLIC STREETS OR HIGHWAYS IS ILLEGAL MOWER CAN THROW OBJECTS BEFORE MOWING CLEAR LAWN OF ALL STICKS ROCKS AND OTHER DEBRIS KEEP PEOPLEAND PETS AWAY AVOID TIPOMRS REDUCE SPEED WHEN TURNING OR OPERATING ON SLOPES MAXIMUM SAFE OPERATING ANGLE IS 10 DEGREES 1796 GRADE MOWER BLADE MAY CAUSE INJURY STOP ENGINEBEFORE REMOVING GRASS BAG OR CLEANING DISCHARGE CHUTE STARTING ENGINE OPERATING MOVE PTOLE VER TO OFF 1 DEPRESS BRAKE AND SET 2 MOVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER LEVER TO N TO DESIRED RANGE MOVE THROTTLE LEVER 2 RELEASE BRAKE PEDAL TO START CHOKE START MOWER MOVING 4 TURN IGNITION KEY TO 3 RELEASE PARKING BRAKE START AND ALLOW STOPPING ENGINE ENGINE TO WARM UP 1 MOVE PTO LEVER TO OFF SET THROTTLE LEVER AND TRANSMISSION SHIFT BETWEEN lt AND LEVER CAUTION 2 SET PARKING BRAKE 3 TURN IGNITION KEY TO OFF P
9. n sequence and swirl guide A must be secured with nuts and bolts before drilling the next hole SWIRL GUIDE A SECOND HOLE FIRST HOLE 6 mm LOCK NUT 6 mmFLAT WASHERS 8 Drillthe second hole in the mower deck using the hole in swirl guide A as a drill guide Use a 1 4 inch 6 2 6 4 mm drill Wear eye protection when drilling Remove any burrs from the hole 9 Install a 6 x 40 mm flange bolt 6 mm washers and a 6 mm lock nut in the second hole as shown Tighten the 6 mm nut and bolt to a torque value of 7 2 ft lb 1 0 kg m SWIRL GUIDEA 10 Drill the third hole in the mower deck using the hole in swirl guide A as a drill guide Use a 1 4 inch 6 2 6 4 mm drill Wear eye protection when drilling Remove any burrs from the hole 11 Installa 6x 55 mmflange bolt 6 mm washers and a 6 mm lock nut in the third hole as shown Tighten the 6 mm nut and bolt to a torque value of 7 2 ft lb 1 0 kg m 6 x 55 mm FLANGE BOLT 6 mmFLAT WASHERS BN 1 DEALER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12 Install the mulching blade using the original blade holder and hardware Be sure the blade is positioned right side up outer edges turn toward the mower deck If the blade is installed upside down it cannot cut properly The blade bolts are specially designedfor this application and must not be replacedwith any other bolts Use a wooden blockto preventthe blade
10. quently mowed areas where grass has grown too tall to mulch easily For bagging you must remove the mower deck cover plate and swirl guide B then install the bagging kit Itis not necessary to remove or replace other parts of the mulching kit but a high lift blade can be installedto increase bagging performance if desired Objects thrown by the blades can cause serious injury Disengage the Power Take Off PTO and shut off the engine before removing and installing parts Before operating the riding mower be sure the mower deck cover plate or the bagging kit is properly installed Bx35 FLANGE BOLT 2 Conversion for Bagging 1 Lower the mower deck and remove the two 8 mm lock nuts from the top of the cover plate 2 Raise the mower deck and remove the two 8 x 35 mm bolts two nuts and four 8 mm washers from the side of the cover plate FLAT WASHER 2 3 Remove the cover plate and swirl guide B 4 Installthe bagging kit lower chute using two 8 mm lock nuts and flat washers Tighten the 8 mm lock nuts to a torque value of 15 2 ft lb 2 1 kg m LOWER CHUTE GUIDE B 8 mm LOCK NUT 2 11 3 MOWING AND MULCHING RECOMMENDATIONS 5 Install the bag support assembly on the left and right struts while inserting the center strut pin in the the hitch plate hole 6 Grasp the upper chute by the chute handle Raise the upper and middle chutes then slide the middle chute over the lo
11. to the soil and reduces the need for raking bagging and disposal For best mulching results mow the lawn frequently cutting off less than one inch of grass each time In growing season you will probably need to mow the lawn twice a week This mulching kit closes the discharge port in the mower deck and adds swirl guides that help to recirculate grass clippings through the special mulching blade Dealer installation is necessary because the mower deck and mulching cover plate must be precisely drilledfor swirl guide attachment After the initial installation the cover plate and swirl guide B can be easily removed if you decide to convert the mower deck for side discharge or bagging use MULCHING BLADE SWIRL GUIDE A SWIRL GUIDE B COVER PLATE H3000 Series Model Shown 3 MOWING AND MULCHING RECOMMENDATIONS SIDE DISCHARGE MOWING Side discharge mowing should be considered where grass has grown too tall to mulch easily Side discharge mowing will leave grass clippings on top of the mowed areas and may need to be removed by raking Heavy clumps of clippingsshouldalways be removed grass must remain uncovered to grow properly For side discharge mowing you must remove the mower deck cover plate and swirl guide B then install the original discharge chute It is not necessary to remove or replace other parts of the mulching kit AWARNING Objects thrown by the blades can cause serious injury Disengage the Po
12. ur dealer s service department If you have a warranty problemthat has not been handled to your satisfaction we suggest you take the following action e Discuss your problem with a member of the dealership management Often complaints can be quickly resolvedatthat level If the problem has already been reviewed with the Service Manager contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager e f your problem still has not been resolved to your satisfaction contact the Power Equipment Customer Service Department of American Honda Motor Co Inc American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipment Customer Service Department 4475 River Green Pkwy Duluth Georgia 30136 Telephone 404 497 6400 We will needthe following informationto assist you Your 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 resolvedat the dealership using the dealer s facilities equipment and personnel so it is very importantthat your initial contact be with the dealer Your purchase of a Honda productis greatly appreciated by both your dealer and American Honda Motor Co Inc We want to assist you in every way possibleto assure your satisfaction with your purchase 14 Current customer service contact information
13. wer Take Off PTO and shut off the engine before removing and installing parts Before operating the riding mower be sure the mower deck cover plate or the discharge chute is properly installed Conversion for Side Discharge Mowing 1 Lower the mower deck and remove the two 8mm lock nuts from the top of the cover plate 2 Raise the mower deck and remove the two 8 x 35 mm bolts two nuts and four washers from the side of the cover plate PLATE LOCK TE BA 25 NUT 4 3 Remove the cover plate and swirl guide B FLANGE BOLT 2 4 Installthe original discharge chute using SWIRL GUIDE the two 8 mm lock nuts 5 Tighten the 8 mm lock nuts to a torque value of 15 2 ft lb 2 1 kg m Cover Plate Reinstallationfor Mulching 1 Lower the mower deck and remove the two 8 mm lock nuts from the discharge chute Remove the chute 2 Installthe cover plate on the mower deck using the two 8 mm lock nuts Tighten the 8 mm lock nuts to a torque value of 15 2 ft lb 2 1 kg m 3 Raise the mower deck and install swirl guide B on the cover plate using two 8 x 35 mm bolts four 8 mm flat washers and two 8 mm lock nuts as shown Tighten the 8 mm nuts and bolts to a torque DISCHARGE value of 15 2 ft lb 2 1 kg m 10 3 MOWING AND MULCHING BAGGING Bagging should be considered for areas where you want the lawn to be clear of loose particles such as around swimming pools and for less fre
14. wer chute 7 Install the grass bags and secure the hopper top with its retaining band Cover Plate Reinstallationfor Mulching 1 Remove the bagging kit in the reverse order of installation 2 Installthe cover plate using the two 8 mm lock nuts Refer to the illustration on page 10 Tighten the 8 mm nuts to a torque value of 15 2 ft lb 2 1 kg m 3 Install swirl guide B on the cover plate using two 8 x 35 mm bolts four 8 mm flat washers and two 8 mm lock nuts as shown Tighten the 8 mm nuts and bolts to a torque value of 15 2 ft lb 2 1 kg m 12 BAG SUPPORT ASSEMBLY LEFT STRUT HITCH PLATE CHUTE HANDLE MIDDLE CHUTE LOWER CHUTE 4 PARTSLIST MULCHING KIT Part Number 06764 763 ROO 8mm MULCHING BLADE LOCK NUT 4 72511 763 RO00 SWIRL GUIDEA 90115 659 003 8 FLAT 76267 763 R00 WASHER 4 W 90502 763 R00 lt gt 6 x 40 mm FLANGE BOLT 2 90101 763 R00 SAFETY LABEL 87122 763 A00 COVER PLATE 76264 763 M00 SWIRL GUIDE B 76268 763 R00 8x35 mm FLANGE BOLT 90102 763 RO0 6 mm FLAT WASHER 6 90501 753 R00 6 mm LOCK NUT 6 90343 763 R00 H3000 Series Model Shown 13 5 WARRANTY SERVICE OWNER SATISFACTION Your satisfaction and good will are important to your dealer and to us All Honda warranty details are explained in the Distributor s Limited Warranty Normally any problems concerning the product will be handled by yo
15. you will needto cut off less than one inch Frequent mowing with light cuts makes it easier for your mulching mower to turn grass clippings into fine particles that will fall through the turf and decompose quickly Cutting Width For an even lawn finish overlap each mowing swath by a few inches If the grass is very tall or thick use more overlap and a narrower mowing swath If clogging or clumping occurs you may also need to mow more slowly or raise the cutting height setting Blade Speed For best performance the blade must spin very fast Always use the fast throttle setting and keep the engine running at or near maximum rpm If you hear engine speed decrease mow more slowly cut a narrower swath or raise the cutting height setting Blade Sharpness Keep the blade sharp A sharp blade cuts cleanly A dull blade tears the grass leaving shredded ends that turn brown Moisture Always wait for wet grass to dry Wet grass clippings will clog the mower deck and collect in clumps on the lawn If the soil is very dry mowing can stir up a lot of dust Besides being unpleasant to work in too much dust will clog the carburetor air filter If dust is a problem water your lawn the day before mowing Mow when the grass dries and the soil is still moist 3 MOWING AND MULCHING MULCHING Mulching cuts grass clippings and fallen leaves into fine particles that fall through the turf and decompose quickly This returns nutrients
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