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The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Keep this owner’s manual handy, so you can refer to it at any time, and make sure the manual stays with the riding mower if you sell it. This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of your riding mower and should remain with the riding mower if resold. The information and specifications in this publication were in effect at the tim
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Congratulations on your selection of the Honda Hl 011 Riding Mower. We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest riding lawn mowers on the market. We want to help you get the best results from your new mower and to operate it safely. This owner’s manual contains the information on how to do that; please read it carefully. As you read this manual, you will find information proceeded by a lm symbol. That information is intended to help you avoid damage to you
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SAFETY MESSAGES Your safety and the safety of others is very important. And operating this riding mower safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and othe’ information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could harm you or others. Of course it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or ma.intaining a riding mo
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CONTENTS Turn to the beginning of each chapter for a complete list of subjects. MOWER SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 This section explains what you need to know to operate your riding mower safely. 11 CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section shows you where controls
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MOWER SAFETY This section explains what you need to know to operate your riding mower safely. ........... 6 Important Safety Information .............. 6 Avoid Rotating Blades ............... 6 Clear Mowing Area .............. 6 Keep Shields in Place ................. 7 Refuel with Care ............ 7 Wear Protective Clothing ....... 7 Turn Engine Off When Not Mowing ............... Operation on Slopes 7 ................ 7 Mowing Conditions ............... 7 Mowing Near Roa
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MOWER SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORM;ATION Most accidents with riding mowers can be prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the riding 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 w
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MOWER SAFETY Refuel with Care Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode. Allow the engine to cool if the riding mower has been in operation. Refuel only outdoors in a well-ventilated area with the engine OFF. Never fill the fuel tank beyond the maximum fill mark. Never smoke near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away. Always store gasoline in an approved container. Wear Protective Clothing Wearing protective clothing will reduce your risk of injury. Lon
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MOWER SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS These labels warn you of potential qazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda riding mower dealer for a replacement. HOT MUFFLER CAN BURN YOU. Stay away If engine has been running. I You will be seriously cut by the rotating blade. Keep hands and feel away
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MOWER SAFETY H Improperly drivtng on slopes or uneven terrain can cause the mower to tip over and ou can be seriously hurt or killed. Read “Sa Y e Mowing Practices in the Owner’s Manual carefully. W 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 Owne& Manual carefully. n The rotating blade can cause serious injury. n Keep hands and feet away from mower deck. Gtop engine before leaving operator’s posi
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MOWER SAFETY CHILD SAFETY: A MESSAGE =ro PARENTS YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY IS VERY IMPORTANT to Honda. Read this message if you decide to permit your youngster to operate this riding lawn mower. Riding lawn mowers are tools, not toys. As with any equipment, bad judgments can result in serious injuries. You can help prevent accidents by making good decisions about if, when, and how your youngster operates this equipment. The first question you’ll need to ask. is whether your youngster is capa
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CONTROLS This section helps you to identify the riding mower controls, what they do, and how they work. ........ 12 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS ......... 14 14 Seat ...................... Fuel Valve ................... 14 Ignition Switch ................. 14 ............ 15 Height Adjustment Lever 15 Clutch Pedal .................. 15 Brake Pedal .................. 16 Shift Lever ................... 17 Throttle ..................... 17 PTO Clutch Lever
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CONTROLS COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Use the two illusi:rations on these pages to locate and identify the most frequently used controls. [l] CLUTCH PEDAL (gear transmission models) [2] PTO CLUTCH LEVER [3] PARKING BRAKE LEVER [4] HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER [5] RECOIL STARTER HANDLE (recoil start model) [S] TRANSMISSION RELEASE LEVER (hydrostatic transmission model) [A] RIDING MOWER SERIAL NUMBER (near base of oil filler tube) HlOll SA: !&speed gear transmission, electric start HI01 1 R
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CONTROLS (7j FUEL FILLER CAP [8] FUEL VALVE [8] SHIFT LEVER [lo] IGNITION SWITCH [ll] THROlTLE / CHOKE [12] BRAKE PEDAL [13] SEAT LOCK ROD (under seat) [14] COOLING FAN SCREEN [B] ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER (lift seat to view) PI Record the frame and engine serial numbers in the space below. You will need these numbers when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries (see page 113). Frame serial number: MZAW - Engine serial number: GJ - 13
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CONTROLS DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS You will use these controls every tirne you operate the riding mower. The Hl 011 riding mower uses colors to identify control types. Orange levers and knobs are used to control the movement of the riding mower. For example, the parking brake lever and shift lever are color coded orange. Yellow controls identify attachment controls, such as the hand grip on the PTO clutch lever that is used to start and stop blade movement. Black is used for component lif
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CONTROLS Height Adjustment Lever This lever is used to raise and lower the mower deck. When the mower deck is properly leveled, the numbers near the height adjustment lever indicate the approximate number of inches the forward blade tip is from the ground. Clutch Pedal (gear transmission models) The clutch pedal is used when shifting between gears and when stopping and starting the riding mower. Pressing the clutch pedal all the way down disengages the engine from the transmission
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CONTROLS Shift Lever (gear transmission miDdels) I This lever is used to select one of the five forward speeds, NEUTRAL, or REVERSE. lst, 2nd and 3rd gears are recom- mended for varying mowing conditions. 4th and 5th gears are used when not mowing and greater ground speed is desired Cut quality will suffer if you attempt to mow using 4th or 5th gear. Moving the shift lever to NEUTRAL permits you to release the clutch pedal when the riding mower is stopped and the engine is runni
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CONTROLS Throttle The throttle lever controls engine speed. Push the throttle down to the SLOW position for idle. Pull it up to the FAST position for mowing. Pulling the throttle upward past the detent near FAST to the CHOKE position applies the choke for starting a cold engine. PTO Clutch Lever PTO stands for Power Takeoffand refers to the part of your riding mower where engine power is applied to the mower deck. The forward position is ON; PTOON , , / this starts the mower b
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CONTROLS Parking Brake Lever This lever is used to prevent movement of the riding mower when it is parked. You should always set the parking brake lever ON before getting off the riding mower. Release the parking brake lever before moving the shift lever into any gear. The parking brake is set by pressing and holding the brake and clutch pedals (gear transmission models) or just the brake pedal (hydrostatic transmission model) all the way down, then moving the parking brake lever do
