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I Power
Equipment
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Owner’s Manual
Riding Mower
H3013H
0 HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. 1989
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Thank you for purchasing a Honda riding mower. This manual describes operation and maintenance of the Honda H3013H riding mower, type SA (side discharge). All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. 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 is considered a
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CONTENTS . ............... 1, SAFETY INFORMATION .......................................... ............................................... .;: 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 11 3. CONTROLS .......................................................................... Engine switch ....................................................................... 11 Throttle lever ........................................................................ 11 ............................................ 12
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7. MAINTENANCE .................................................................. 43 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .................................................. Engine oil change ................................................................ tt Air cleaner service ............................................................... 46 Spark plug service ............................................................... 47. Recommended spark plug ...............................................
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION Read all safety instructions before you ride1 SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME
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SAFETY INFORMATION For your safety and the safety of others, pay special attention to these precautions: Operator Responsibility . Always make a PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION (page 17) before you operate the riding mower, you may prevent an accident or equipment damage. . Keep the riding mower in good operating condition. Operating a riding mower in poor, or questionable condition could result in serious injury. . Be sure all safety devices are in working order and warning labels are in
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Cutting Blade Hazard The cutting blades are sharp, and they turn at high speed. Accidental con- tact can cause serious injury. l Keep your hands and feet away from the mower deck while the engine is running. l 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. l Disconnect the spark plug cap to prevent any possibility of accidental starting. Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the blades when
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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. l Avoid touching a hot engine or exhaust system. l Allow the engine to cool before performing maintenance or storing the riding mower indoors. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciou
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION STEERING WHEEL ENGINE SWITCH I I INTAKE WARNING BUZZER
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DECK HEIGHT RELEASE LEVER NUMBER REA,R BODY OWNER’S MANUAL TRAY l ENGINE SEklAL NUMBER l Record the frame and engine serial numbers for your reference. Reier to the serial numbers when ordering parts, and when making technical or warranty inquiries (see page 71). Frame serial number: Engine serial number: 9
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Engine compartment FU_EL FILLER CAP TRANSMISSION FLUID RESERVOIR AIR CLEANER \ SPARK PLUG CAP ENGINE OIL’DRAIN PLUG (LOCATED ON ENGINEI 10
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3. CONTROLS Engine switch m 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 engine 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. ENGIN
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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 in- dicator. 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: 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 in (Approx.1 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE 1 l To avoid
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Shift lever Use the shift lever to change the forward/reverse speed of the riding mower and/or to shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (STOP). To drive the riding mower forward, release the parking brake and slowly move the shift lever from NEUTRAL to’forward direction (away from you). To drive in reverse, slowly move the shift lever back (toward you). NOTE: The shift lever is interconnected with the brake pedal, the shift lever returns to NEUTRAL when the brake pedal is fully depressed br
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Power Take-Off (P.T.O.) lever This lever engages and disengages the power take-off clutch to drive the blades. Lever positions: ON (Engaged)........ Blades turn OFF (Disengaged).... Blades stop NOTE: An interlock switch prevents the engine from starting unless the ’ P.T.O. lever is in the OFF position. Brake pedal The brake pedal and the shift lever are interconnected. When the brake pedal is fully depressed, the riding mower will stop and the shift lever will return to NEUTRAL. If th
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Parking brake lever and warning buzzer This lever is used to set the brake when the riding mower is parked. Pull the lever fully up until the ratchet locks. To set the parking brake, pull up on the parking brake lever until the set button locks in place. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly and press the set button, lower the lever while holding in the button. The warning buzzer will sound continuously when the following conditions are present: Operator in the seat w
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Transmission release lever This lever is used when it becomes necessary to push or move the riding mower manually. m Operating the transmission release lever while on a slope or hill, could result in a loss of control causing serious injury or equipment damage. 1 IMPORTANT NoT’CE 1 Operating the transmission release lever while the engine is running could cause transmission damage. To operate the transmission release lever: 1, Stop the engine and apply the parking brake. 2. Place the s
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4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Following the procedures below and check all of the following items before each use: 1. Park the riding mower on a level surface. 2. Place the shift lever in the neutral position and set the park brake. 3. Disconnect the spark plug cap and remove the engine switch key td prevent accidental engine start-up. m If the engine is started accidentally while you are performing the pre-operation checks, moving parts may cause serious injury. COOLING AIR INTAKE Make sur
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ENGINE OIL IMPORTANT NoT’CE Running the engine with low oil level will cause serious engine damage. 1. Place the riding mower on a level surface. 2. Lift the rear body, wipe dust and dirt from around the oil filler cap, remove the cap and wipe the dipstick clean. 3. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in. 4. If the level is low, add the recommended oil to the upper mark on the dipstick. Use high-detergent, premiun quality Q-stroke engine oil, certified to m
