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Keep this owner’s manual handy, so you can refer to it anytime, and make sure the manual stays with the lawn mower if you sell it. This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the lawn mower. It must be available to all operators of the mower and should remain with the mower if resold. The information and specifications in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right to discontinue or change specificatio
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Congratulations on your selection of the Honda Commercial Mower! We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase. You can enhance the performance of your new mower by taking time to study this manual. In it you’ll learn how to use it safely and efficiently. The service interval and maintenance recommendations in this manual were developed to give you the optimum performance and service life of your mower. We suggest you follow them. Please take time to read the warranty policy so
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Safety Messages Your safety and the safety of others is very important.‘We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on the lawn mower. Please read these messages carefully. A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that can hurt you and others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol g and one of three words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These mean: B You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. A - B You CAN be KIL
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CONTENTS Turn to the beginning of each section for a complete list of subjects. MOWER SAFETY 1 This section explains what you need to know to operate your mower safely. 7 CONTROLS & INDICATORS This section shows you where controls are located and tells you what they do and how they work. TRANSPORTING and STORING 15 This section tells you how to safely transport and store your mower. BEFORE MOWING 23 This section shows you how to prepare your mower, the lawn, and yourself. OPERATI
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MOWER SAFETY This section explains what you need to know to operate your mower safely. 2 Safety Information 3 Important Message to Employers 4 Safety Label Locations 1
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MOWER SAFETY - Safety Information Most accidents with walk-behind mowers can be prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the mower. The most common hazards, according to accident statistics, are discussed below, along with the best way to protect yourself and others. Avoid Rotating Blades A rotating blade can cause serious cuts and even amputate fingers, hands, toes, or feet. Keep away from the mower deck whenever the engine is running. If you need to work aroun
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MOWER SAFETY Wear Protective Clothing Wearing protective clothing will reduce your risk of injury. Long pants and eye protection reduce the risk of injuries from thrown objects. Sturdy shoes with aggressive soles will help protect your feet and give you better traction on slopes or uneven ground. Ear protection and a helmet may be required by local ordinances or insurance policies. Turn Engine Off When Not Mowing If you need to leave the mower for any reason, even just to inspect the l
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MOWER SAFETY - Safety Label Locations These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully. Ita label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda Commercial Mower dealer for a replacement. . Pa,,, the possible.
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MOWER SAFETY I I a 1 Obiects hidden in the lawn can be thrown bythe mower blade. Thrown objects can cause serious injury. I Clear lawn of all debris before mowing. I Do not operate the mower without either the discharge guard or entire grass catcher in place. I Wear eye protection. W Keao nannle and nets awa”. _I I 48 inch deck I SHARP BLADE You will be seriously cut by the rotating blade. Keep hands and feet away when engine is running. 5
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MOWER SAFETY Objects hidden in the lawn can be thrown by the mower blade. +8 Thrown objects can cause serious injury. I Clear fawn of all debris before mowing. I Do not operate the mower without either ,’ “) the discharge guard or entire grass catcher in place. r < I Wear eye protection. x I Keep people and pets away. SHARP BLADE You will be seriously cut by the rotating blade. KEEP NAKllS nd RET AWAY Keep hande and feet away when engine is running. - 6
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I CONTROLS & INDICATORS This section shows you where controls are located and tells you what they do and how they work. 8 Locations 11 Controls 13 Indicators 7
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CONTROLS & INDICATORS - Locations This shows where to find the most frequently used co&ok. HYDROSTATIC OIL FILLER FUEL FILLER FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTMENT SPACERS - 8
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CONTROLS & INDICATORS DIRECTION CONTROL LEVERS OPERATOR PRESENCE LEVERS NEUTRAL LOCKS NGINE OIL FILLER MOWER DECK SERIAL NUMBER
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CONTROLS & INDICATORS - BLADE CONTROL FORWARD SPEED CONTROL LEVERS THROTTLE HOUR METER I ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER POWER UNIT SERIAL NUMBER \ REAR WHEEL ADJUSTMENT BAR PUMP BYPASS VALVES 10
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CONTROLS & INDICATORS Controls You will use these controls every time you operate the mower Fuel Valve This valve is located on the carburetor and allows fuel to flow to the engine. Push it toward the N engine to ON to allow fuel to flow, or pull it ‘outward for OFF. Ignition Switch The ignition switch controls the engine ignition system. Turn the key clockwise to the ON position, or turn the key counter clockwise to the OFF position. Throttle The throttle lever controls engine sp
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CONTROLS & INDICATORS Direction Controls The direction control levers independently control each drive wheel for steering, slowing, and reversing. Squeezing the levers toward the hand grips slows the mower from the maximum forvvard speed. Squeezing the levers further to their neutral position stops forward motion. Squeezing the levers past neutral reverses direction. The use of the direction control levers is explained on page 29. Neutral Lock The neutral locks hold the direction cont
