Honda Power Equipment BC4050 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. Tom A MNA om ARES Nat BES i s x TES A IAM pe2. 1 Unhook one end of the middle chute 2 Move the latch handle down to unlock the cart bed MIDDLE CHUTE LOWER HOOK 3 Tip the cart bed to dump the grass load LATCH HANDLE VA E T ai BED 4 Returnthe cart bedto the a horizontal position hook up the middle chute and move the latch handle up to lock the cart bed FS gt 1 t MS A 3 3 4 A ra ras RS na x u 2 Aa wee Ye RES EN REO TL 13 OPERATION BC4050 BAGGER CART Removing the Cover Assembly to Haul Other Loads the cart will not be used for bagging grass you can easily remove the cover and dump cloth to use the cart for hauling other loads No tools are needed 1 Unhookandremove the middle chute see page 13 2 Unhookthe rubber strap from the rear of the cart and open the cover 3 Pulloutthe strap that attaches the cover to the the support tube 4 Unhookthe elastic loops from the bolts at the front corners of the frame bed 5 Remove the circle clips and washers from the ends of the frame rod Pullthe frame rod out of the support tube and remove the cover assembly Putthe washers and circle clips on the frame rod again after removing the cover assembly This will helpto preventlosingthe hardware 6 Removethe circle clips from the dump cloth rod then remo
3. The cover material is subject to deterioration and wear under normal use Check the cover frequently and replace it if worn deteriorated or damaged To ensure durability any replacement cover must state that it complies with ANSI Standard B71 1 Never use the bagger cart to carry loads in excess of 400 pounds 181 kilograms Be sure that any cargo is properly secured in the cart bed Cargo should not extend more than 48 inches above the ground Page 9 OPERATION BC4050 BAGGER CART CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING THE CART Connection 1 Stop the engine and set the parking brake 2 Connectthe bagger cart to the tractor using two clevis pins and two safety clips as shown SAFETY CLIP 2 CLEVIS PIN 2 3 _ Installthe middle chute assembly by inserting the flexible end into the connecting sleeve and placing the other end on the lower chute Position the middle chute assembly so the window faces the driver s seat Attach the two upper hooks to the hook loops on the connecting sleeve Attach the lower hook to the hook loop on the lower chute MIDDLE CHUTE LOWER CHUTE Wary PETERE DE 2885 HH 4177777 owes 44811777 UPPER HOOK 2 LOWER HOOK Disconnection Disconnect bagger cart from the tractor in the reverse order of connection Page 10 BC4050 BAGGER CART OPERATION Unloading the Cart You can check the grass load by looking th
4. E REA fi EY SPAS TREE Qe Zu WERNE be ge fete SA ENS SE Se ns She Yn H PO BC4050 BAGGER CART HONDA TRACTOR APPLICATIONS ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED TRACTOR MOWER DECK COMBINATION FOR BAGGER CART ATTACHMENT Lower Chute H C 2377786 213810 Bolt 2377836 2 HT3813 Washer 3336112 Qty 2 H4013 Lower Chute H C 3477536 H4514 CD4538 H4518 CD4538C Lower Chute Pin H C 3477601 H4514 CD4542 4518 4542 BK4542 Blower Kit H4518 CD4546C BK4546 Blower Kit This operators manualis considered a permanent part of the bagger cart and should remain with the bagger cart if resold The information and specifications includedin this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing American Honda Motor Co Inc reservesthe right however to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Recordthe frame serial number for your future reference Refer to the model number and frame serial number when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries see page 21 Model number BC4050 Frame serial number BC1 BC4050 BAGGER CART Safety Messages Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided impor
5. rr rrr En EE E EE ELE GL 8 1 E j irum mpm gy LENGTH lt DIAMETER Y NUTS ARE SPECIFIED WASHERS ARE SPECIFIED BY INSIDE DIAMETER BY INSIDE DIAMETER READ DEPTH i A TORQUE VALUES mh aem smmpots 0585 a Weinchnutsandbots 7 w o s6nutsandbots 19 59 3Binchnutsandbots 25 35 a _ W2inchnutsandbotse 83 a Page 1 ASSEMBLY Cart Assembly 2 Installthe wheel assemblies on the frame using eight 3 8x 1 inch hex bolts eight 3 8inch flat washers and eight 3 8inch lock nuts Tighten the nuts and bolts securely Lubricate the wheels with multi purpose grease Grease fittings are locatedat the axles and at the swivel pivots Inflatethe tires to 30 psi 207kPa 9 3 8 X 1 inch HEX BOLT 8 lt 3 8 inch WASHER 8 55 inch LOCK NUT 8 3 Installthe U bracket on the cart bed using three 5 16 x 3 4 inch pan head screws three 5 16 inch flat washers three 5 16 inch lock washers and three 5 16 inch nuts Tighten the nuts and Screws securely 5116 x 314 inch PAN HEAD SCREW 3 5 16 Inch FLAT WASHER 3 CART BED ge 5 16 inch LOCK WASHER 3 U BRACKET 5 16 inch NUT 3 BC4050 BAGGER CART 4 Turn the cart bed upside down Installthe frame on the U bracket using two 1 2x 1 1 4 inch hex bolts and two 1 2 inch lock nuts Tighten the nuts and bolts securely NOTICE Overtightening the nuts a
6. 6x 1 1 2 inch hex bolts two 5 16inch side of rod plastic spacers and four 5 1 6 inch lock nuts Place the plastic spacers only on the upper bolts as shown Tighten the nuts and bolts securely 116 Inch SUPPORT FRAME ROD SLEEVE 27 PLASTIC SPACER 2 TUBE Thread the straight rod through the straight rod sleeve as shown 5 16 Inch LOCK NUT 4 STRAIGHT ROD SLEEVE c FRONT 5 16 Inch Ec ai 856 X 1 1 2inch FLAT WASHER 4 4 STRAIGHT ROD HEXBOLT 4 Page 3 ASSEMBLY BC4050 BAGGER 9 Hook the ends of the frame rod through the 12 Attach the cover to the front corners of the cart eyes in the ends of the support rod by pulling the elastic loops through the eyes of the straight rod and hooking the loops over the cart bolts as shown Y SUPPORT ROD 10 Place the cover assembly over the cart support tube Be sure the latch handle is outside the cover Insertthe ends of the cover frame rod through the holes in cart support tube Secure each end of the frame rod with a 3 8inch flat washer and circle clip FRAME ROD 13 Insertthe connecting sleeve through the 22 opening in the front of the cover and align the T WASHER two mounting holes with the support tube Attach the connecting sleeve to the support tube using two 1 4 x 1 2 inch pan head screws two clamps and two 1 4 inch lock nuts Insertthe screws f
7. Height Cover opened Cover closed Cart Bed Interior Length At top At bottom Cart Bed Interior Width Cart Bed Interior Height Capacities Cart Bed Interior Volume Maximum Cargo Grass Bagging Tires SPECIFICATIONS 41 inches 1 041 mm 46 inches 1 168 mm 51 inches 1 295 mm 41 5 inches 1 054 mm 20 inches 508 mm 31 inches 787 mm 24 inches 610 mm 43 5 inches 1 105 mm 7 inches 178 mm 4 8 cu ft 136 liters 400 Ibs 181 Kilograms 17 bushels 599 liters 4 10 3 50 4 2 PR 30 psi 207 kPa 30 psi 207 kPa Page 17 BC4050 BAGGER CART Page 18 BC4050 BAGGER CART PARTS LIST PARTS LIST Ref Description Qty no 1 Bed Cat 1 2 TUDE SUDDOIT nn eR ct era 1 3 Bolt hex 5 16 18 1 1 2 4 4 Spacer plastic 5 16 2 5 e Washer flat 16 15 6 e Nut lock 5 16 18 4 7 n eet Shs ate Bk Sih ed 1 8 Rod SUBPOI 51 oed ehe dh ed 1 8 9 R d fame iod 1 10 SttalghE gt lt ere 1 11 Clip circle 1 8 4 12 Strap rubber with 2 hooks 1 13 Handle latch 1 14 Bolt hex 5 16 18 1 1 4 1 15 Washer spring 5 16 2 9 16 Str
8. ap rubber with 1 hook 3 17 Nut nylon insert lock 5 16 18in 9 18 U Bracket aE 1 19 pan head Phillips 5 16 18x 34in 6 2 20 Washer 5 16 3 12 21 5 16 48 3 22 siu pons ate wa 2 23 Screw pan head Phillips 1 4 20 1 2in 6 24 Weshrlcki4in 4 25 Nut hex 1 4 20in 4 26 Fane Ae E te ee 1 27 Bolt hex 1 2 13 1 1 4 2 28 Nut hex lock 1 2 13 2 29 Wheel swivel 4 10 3 50 411 2 30 Bolt 3 8 16 1 8 31 Washer flat SAE 3 8 10 32 Nut hextock 3 8 16 8 33 Sleeve connecting 1 34 Clamp 2 35 Nut hex lock 1 4 20 2 36 Pin clevis 1 2 x 1 1 4 10 2 37 eine ee 2 Standard hardware purchase locally Page 19 PARTS LIST BC4050 BAGGER CART PARTS LIST Ref Description Qty no 38 Screw truss head 5 16 18 3 4 in 2 39 Bracket hitch 1 40 Bolt 8 20 4 41 Washer 8 4 42 Bolt hex 1 2 13x1in 1 43 Washer lock 1 2 1 44 Nuthex 1 2 13in 1 45 Cloth dump 1 46 Rod dumpc
9. condition Cover Assembl SPECIFICATIONS 17 Dimensions capacities and other technical information PARTS LIST 19 Illustrationsand descriptions for identifying any replacementparts you may need CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION 21 How to contact us if you have a question or a warranty problem ASSEMBLY BC4050 BAGGER CART ASSEMBLY 1 Remove all parts from the box There are three bags containing fasteners for the cart assembly the hitch plate installation and the discharge chute assembly To facilitate assembly sort the fasteners into groups for the appropriate assembly stages Refer to the PARTS LIST on pages 18 20 for part identification 5 Suppor Tube Swivel Wheel Dump Cloth Rod Cart Assembly Hardware Bag Steps 1 16 Cotter Circle 1178 4 Locknut nylon insert S776 Lockwasher 516 3 sleeve Clamp 2 Locknut nyloninsert 1 4 n ee ee Clevis Pin 1 2 x 1 1 4 2 Safety Clip 2 Hex Bolt 8x 20 mm 4 Lockwasher 8 mm 4 Hex Bolt 1 2 x 1 Lockwasher 1 2 Hex Nut 1 2 Chute Assembly Hardware Bag Steps 19 23 Rubber Strap 9 1 hook 6 3 Pan head Screw 5 16 x 1 3 Slotted Truss Head Screw Locknut 5 16 Flatwasher 5 16 6 Fender Washer 5 16 x 1 1 4 2 5 16 x 3 4 2 IV BC4050 BAGGER CART ASSEMBLY FASTENER MEASUREMENT MILLIMETERS 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 INCHES HIJO papa rp rp rp rr rp rp r m rp rp
10. e using two 5 16 x 3 4 inch slotted truss head screws inserted from inside the connecting sleeve two 5 16 inch flat washers and two 5 16 inch lock nuts Positionthe figure 8 hook loops so they face the opening of the connector sleeve Tighten the nuts securely b FIGURE 8 HOOK LOOP 2 5 16 x 3 4 inch SLOTTED TRUSS HEAD SCREW 2 i 5 16 Inch FLAT WASHER 2 5 16 inch LOCK NUT 2 22 Attach three locking straps to the discharge chute assembly a Attach one rubber strap to the middle chute by inserting a 5 16 x 1 inch pan head screw Phillips from inside the chute Threadthe rubber strap onto the screw S hook toward the flex hose Secure with the 5 16 flat washer and the 5 16 lock nut 5 16 X 1 inch PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SCREW ASSEMBLY b Installtwo rubber straps on the flex hose by inserting two 5 16 x 1 inch pan headscrews Phillips with two 5 16 inch fender washers from inside the flex hose Thread the rubber straps onto the screws S hooks away from the flex hose Secure with two 5 16 flat washers andthe 5 16 lock nuts RUBBER STRAP 2 5 16 inch _ FENDER WASHER 2 5 16 inch FLAT WASHER 2 5 16 inch 5 16 X 1 inch PHILLI LOCK NUT 3 PAN HEAD SCREWS 2 23 Installthe middle chute assembly by inserting the flexible end into the connecting sleeve and placingthe other end on the lower chute Position the middle chute assembly so the window faces the dri
11. g one 1 2 x 1 inch hex bolt one 1 2 inch lock washer one 1 2 inch nut four 8 x 20 mm hex bolts and four 8 mm lock washers Tighten the nuts and bolts securely HITCHBRACKET ES ae AN 1 2 x 1 inch HEX BOLT 099 la 1 2 Y 8 x 20 mm HEX BOLT 5 ASSEMBLY BC4050 BAGGER CART LOWER CHUTE FOR 42 and 46 DECKS Drillthe hole at a point 9 1 2 inches 240 mm from the end of the chute and 1 1 2 inches 40 mrn inside the seam line AU 9 1 2 inches 240 mm 18 Connectthe cart to the tractor using two clevis pins and two safety clips as shown HITCH BRACKET A 1 1 2 inches 40 mm aa CLIP 2 CLEVIS LOWER CHUTE Chute Assembly 19 Drill an 11 32 inch 8 5 rnrn hole in the lower chute as shown LOWER CHUTE FOR 38 DECK Drill the hole at a point 10 inches 255 from the end of the chute and 2 3 4 inches 70 mm outside the seam line 20 Installa figure 8 hook loop on the lower chute using a 5 16 x 314 inch pan head screw 5 16 inch flat washer and 5 16 inch lock nut Position the figure 8 hook loop so it faces the rear of the chute Tighten the nut securely 5116X 3 4 Inch PAN HEAD SCREW Phillips 5 1 6 Inch LOCK NUT XN FIGURE 8 HOOK LOOP 16 inch FLAT WASHER 10 Inches 255 mm LOWER CHUTE Page 6 BC4050 BAGGER CART 21 Installtwo figure 8 hook loops on the connectingsleev
12. loth 1 47 Assembly middle chute amp hose 1 48 Hose 1lex ue Sys ee 1 49 Chute middle 1 50 Loop hook figure 8 3 51 Screw pan head Phillips 5 16 18x 1in 3 52 Washer fender 5 16in 6 Standard hardware purchase locally BC4050 BAGGER CART CUS TOMER SERVICE INFORMATION CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Honda Power Equipmentdealership 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 make by the dealership s management contactthe Honda Power EquipmentCustomer Service Office You can write to American Honda Motor Co Inc Honda Power Equipment Division Customer Service Office 4475 River Green Parkway Duluth Georgia 30136 2565 Ortelephone 404 497 6400 When you write or call please give us this information Model and serial numbers Name of the dealer who sold the bagger cart to you Name and address of the dealer who services your bagger cart Date of purchase Your name address andtelephone number A detailed description of the problem Page 21 FENDT AH
13. nd bolts will bend the frame brackets in which the U bracket pivots o U BRACKET 1 2 inch LOCK NUT 1 2 x 1 114 Inch HEX BOLT 2 Turn the cart bed right side up Installthe latch handle using one 5 16 x 1 1 4 inch hex bolt two 5 16 inch spring washers two 5 16 inch flat washers and one 5 16 inch lock nut with nylon insert When installing the hardware position the spring washers so the concave sides face toward the cart box and the convex serrated sides face away from the cart box Tighten the nut and bolt apply enough pressure that the latch handle will stay in any position you move it to LATCH HANDLE 5116 x 1 1 4 Inch HEX BOLT N 5 16 inch FLAT WASHERS 2 a d 5 16 Inch SPRING WASHERS 5 16 inch LOCK NUT nylon insert Page 2 BC4050 BAGGER CART ASSEMBL Y 6 Installthe lift handles using four 1 4 x 1 2 inch pan head screws four 1 4inch lock washers and four 1 4inch nuts Tighten the nuts and screws securely 8 Thread the three rods through the cover a Thread the support rod through the support rod sleeve as shown SUPPORT ROD SLEEVE 1 4 inch NUT 4 1 4 Inch LOCK WASHER 4 HANDLE FRONT SUPPORT ROD b Thread the frame rod through the frame rod sleeve as shown Be sure to position the frame rod so the washer is on the upper side PAN HEAD SCREW 7 Installthe support tube using four FRAME ROD _ 5 1
14. rom inside the connecting sleeve Installthe nuts over the clamps Tighten ae ere the nuts securely SUPPORT TUBE CONNECTING SLEEVE 11 Attach the cover to the top of the support tube N using the strap that is located nextto the plastic window gt A the strap over the top of the support tube di A around under the support tube then through LOCK NUT 2 J 8 CLAMP 2 the slot in the front of the cover 4 A EM s SCREW 2 gt UPPORT TUBE E SUPPORT TUBE Page 4 BC4050 BAGGER CART 14 Threadthe dump cloth rod through the sleeve inthe rear edge of the dump cloth Position the dump cloth with the connecting sleeve cut out at the right side of the cart Insertthe ends of the rod the holes in the rear corners of the Secure each end of the rod by installinga circle clip outside the cart bed DUMP CLOTH NS t e DUMP CLOTH ROD CIRCLE CUP 15 Spread out the dump cloth in the cart box and hookthe four plastic clips onto the support tube ASSEMBL Y Installa rubber strap and hooks on the washer at the center of the cover frame rod The open end of the lower hook must face the cart bed Secure the upper hook to the frame rod by closing the hook loop with pliers To holdthe cover closed hook the lower end to the cart bed as shown Oo 1 RUBBER ROD WASHER HON p Hitch Assembly 17 Installthe hitch bracketon the rear of the tractor usin
15. rough the window in the cover The cart must be _ WINDOW unloadedwhen grass builds up to the window 377 Overfilling will cause the chute to clog 2 v 1 Backthe tractor into position the place where you are going to dump the grass Stop the tractor engine NI 2 Unhookthe rubber strap from the rear of the cart and open the cover 3 rubber strap over the open cover and hook it through the grommet in the fabric strap nextto the window This will holdthe cover open 4 Dumpthe grass load usingthe dump cloth page 12 or by tipping the cart bed page 13 OPERATION BC4050 BAGGER CART Using the Dump Cloth The dump cloth provides a quick and easy way to dump grass loads without unhooking the chute and unlatching and tipping the cart bed 1 Unhookthe four plastic clips from the support tube 2 3 4 H af as A SM TAO SR 2 ML e E 4 AMA og Prey IS da We DUMP CLOTH 2 Pull out the dump cloth by the two fabric handles rolling the grass load onto the ground 3 dump cloth and hook the four plastic clips onto the support tube Page 12 4050 BAGGER CART OPERATION Tipping the Cart Bed If you dump the grass load by tipping the cart bed you won t need the dump cloth page 12 You remove the dump cloth as described on page 14 step 6
16. tant safety messages in this manual 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 WARNING You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions 7 CAUTION You CAN be HURT if you don t follow instructions Each message tells you what the hazardis 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 Your bagger cart or other property can be damaged ifyou don t follow instructions The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your bagger cart other property or the environment BC4050 BAGGER CART CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Assembly and hook up information OPERATION How to haul and dump grass safely How to hook up and remove your bagger cart How to convert the cart for hauling other loads 9 Connecting and Disconnectingthe Cart Unloadingthe Cart Removing the Cover Assembly to Had Other Loads 14 MAINTENANCE 15 How to perform routine inspection and service to keep your bagger cart in good operating
17. ve the rodfrom the frame bed and remove the dump cloth assembly Putthe circle clips on the rod again after removing the dump cloth to preventloss Installing the Cover Assembly Installthe dump cloth and cover assembly in the reverse order of removal Page 14 3 8 inch FLAT WASHER CIRCLE CLIP 2 DUMP CLOTH CIRCL CLIP 2 BC4050 BAGGER CART MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cover Assembly e Check the condition of the cover before each use The cover wears during normal use and will eventually require replacement Check that the cover is not clogged with dirt and debris The cover must be kept clean good air flow through the cover fabric is essential for efficient grass bagging When the cover needs cleaning wash it with a garden hose Pull out the dump cloth and wash it also Allow the cover and dump cloth to dry completely before use a wet cover will clog quickly Always empty the cart before putting it away If grass clippings are left in the cart for a longtime dampness will promote deterioration of the cover fabric Tires e Checktire air pressure Inflatethe tires to 30 psi 207 kPa Wheels Lubricatethe wheels occasionally with multi purpose grease Grease fittings are located at the axles and Swivel pivots Page 15 BC4050 BAGGER CART Page 16 BC4050 BAGGER CART SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Overall Length s 2 22 24 e Overall Width Overall
18. ver s seat Attach the two upper hooks to the hook loops on the connecting sleeve Attach the lower hookto the hook loop on the lower chute CONNECTING MIDDLECHUTE BC4050 BAGGER CART Page 8 BC4050 BAGGER CART OPERATION OPERATION Safety e Stop the tractor s engine and set the parking brake before connecting disconnecting or unloading bagger cart Check the mounting bracket to be sure itis securely bolted to the tractor Always secure the bagger cart to the tractor with two clevis pins and two safety clips Check the latch handle to be sure the cart bed is securely latched to the frame Do not carry passengers in the cart When backing up always look behind you to be sure the area is clear Avoid backing up in soft ground the wheels could become stuck or the swivels may not turn which could cause damage Drive at reducedspeed on uneven ground and when turning corners Avoid making sharp turns when towing the bagger cart alongside buildings or objects Go up and down the face of slopes not across them Do not make sharp turns on slopes Avoid steep slopes do nottow the bagger cart on slopes steeper than 15 Reduce loads before towing the bagger cart on slopes Begin mowing slopes with the bagger cart empty and avoid filling it more than half full Be sure the cart cover is closed andthe grass chute is connected before mowing Stop the blades before opening the cart cover or removingthe grass chute
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