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OWNER'S MANUAL
Riding Mower
HT-R3009
©1986 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. — All Rights Reserved
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Thank you for purchasing a Honda riding mower. This manual. covers the operation and maintenance of the Honda HT-R3009 riding mower, type SA (side discharge). 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 riding mower and should remain with the riding mower when sold. Pay special atte
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CONTENTS 3 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .............................................. 8 11 3. CONTROLS ......................................................................... 4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..................................................... 16 5. OPERATION ........................................................................ 24 . Starting the engine ............................................
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING LABEL LOCATIONS Read these WARNING LABELS before you ride! BREAD OWNER’S MANUAL GEfORE OPERATlNG .OPERATOR ONL”. DO NOT CARRY WSSENGERS. BYAYlMUM SAfE OPERATING ANGLE 10 DEGREES. (17% GRADE) IO-MAX. BREDUCE SPEED WHEN TURNING OR OPERATING ON SLOPES. DSTOP ENGINE BEFORE REMOVING GRASS CATCHER OR CLEANING DISCHARGE CHUTE IHELP ALL SHIELDS AND SAFET” DEVICES IN PLACE. SHEEP PEOPLE AND PETS AT A SAFE DISTANCE WHILE OPERATING. .T”lS RIDING MOWER IS ND7
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GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE STOP ENGINE, AVOID HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME WHEN REFUELING. VES TO MOTE 4
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RIDING MOWER SAFETY CNm Operating a riding mower ,requires special efforts on your part to ensure your safety and the safety’ of others. Know these requirements before you operate the riding mower. SAFE OPERATING RULES l Always make a pre-operation inspection (page 161 before you operate the riding mower; you may prevent an accident or equipment damage. l All parts, especially guards and shields, should be in good condition, and securely fastened in place. l Be sure all nuts, bolts and
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l Be alert. Do not operate the riding mower when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. l Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. l Watch out for and avoid rocks, roots, holes and other obstacles. l If you hit an object, stop and inspect the riding mower; repair any damage before you operate the mower again. l Replace damaged, worn or broken parts immediately. l Do not operate near the edge of a ditch or an embankment. BEFORE MOWING l Before mowing, always
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l If mowing on a sloping surface, always drive up and down the face of the grade. Never turn or drive across the face of the slope. l To prevent loss of control or overturning, always reduce speed and exer- cise extreme caution when operating on sloping or uneven surfaces. l Avoid turning or stopping on sloping surfaces; see page 30 for special instructions. l Do not back down or rapidly accelerate up a sloping surface; see page 30 for special instructions. l When mowing on slopes, empty
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION STEERING WHEEL SEAT SHIFT LEVER - 4 MUFFLER \ DISCHARGE CHUTE BRAKE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE LEVER 8
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POWER TAKE-OFF (P.T.0) LEVER \ DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER . REAR BODY 9
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Engine compartment AIR Cl. FUEL VALVE BATTE PLUG OIL FILLER CAP OIL DRAIN PLUG 10
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3. CONTROLS 1. Engine switch ralm Always remove the key from the engine switch whenever the riding mower is -unattended to prevent children or unauthorized persons from starting the engine. This riding mower is equipped with an automotive type ignition switch, which controls all the electrical circuits. The switch is located on the right- hand side in front of the gear shift lever. Key positions: “START” to start the engine “ON” to run the engine after starting “OFF” to stop the engine
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3. Cutter deck height adjusting lever This lever is used to raise and lower the cutter deck. To adjust the cutting height, squeeze the handle lock and then press in and hold the set button. Raise or lower the lever until the desired cutting height appears on the indicator. At that point, release the set button and the handle lock. Be sure the handle lock returns to its normal position when released. Cutting height: 1 .O, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 in. CAUTION: l To avoid damage to the cutte
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5. Power Take-Off (P.T.O.) lever This lever engages and disengages the power take-off clutch to drive the blade. Lever positions: ON (Engaged)........ Blade turns OFF (Disengaged). . . . Blade stops \ ON (Engaged) P.T.O. LEVER NOTE: An interlock switch prevents the engine from starting unless the P.T.O. lever is in the OFF position. 6. Brake pedal Depressing the pedal will first disengage the riding mower drive clutch. As you continue to depress the pedal, the brake will be applied t
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7. Warning buzzer The warning buzzer has two functions which are described below. A. Low oil level alarm (intermittent beeping sound) If the oil level falls to a predetermined level while the engine is running, the warning buzzer will beep on and off. If this happens, stop the engine immediately, check the engine oil level and add enough of the recom- mended oil to bring the level to the upper mark on the dipstick (See p. 17). CAUTION: Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause s
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8. Parking brake lever This lever is used to set the brake when the riding mower is parked. Pull the lever fully up until the ratchet locks. NOTE: The parking brake lever does not operate the automatic clutch. Always put the transmission in neutral, or turn off the engine switch before setting the parking brake. A warning buzzer will sound if the parking brake is engaged while the transmission is in gear and the engine switch is ON. CAUTION: l When washing the riding mower, do not allow
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5. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS For safe and efficient mowing, always make a pre-operation inspection before mowing: kam To prevent accidental start-up, remove the engine switch key, and disconnect the spark plug cap before performing the pre-operation inspection. CAUTION: l Inspect with the riding mower on level ground. l Pull up the parking brake fully, set the shift lever in “N (Neutral)” and cutter deck height adjusting lever in “OFF” position, and inspect. 1. Check the cooling air intake,
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2. Check the engine oil level CAUTION: l Engine oil is a major factor affecti& engine performance and service life. Non-detergent oil and 2-stroke engine oil are not recommended. l Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage. a. Place the riding mower on a level surface. b. Lift the rear body, wipe dust and dirt from around the oil filler cap, remove the cap and wipe the dipstick clean. c. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in.
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3. Check the fuel level Raise the rear body and check the fuel level. Refill the tank to the upper level mark if necessary. Do not fill the fuel tank above the UPPER level mark. Your engine F designed to use any gasoline that has a pump octane number ( ’ M ) of 86 or higher, or that has a research oc- tane number zf 91 or higher. Gasoline pumps at service station normally display the pump octane number. We recommend that you use unleaded fuel because it produces fewer engine and spark
