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Thank you for purchasing a Honda lawn tractor. This manual describes operation and maintenance of the Honda H4013 lawn tractor, type SA. 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 permanent part of
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CONTENTS ......................................................... 4 1. SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................... 8 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 10 .......................................................................... 3. CONTROLS 10 Engine switch ....................................................................... ........................................................................ 10 Throttle lever ............................................ 11
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7. MAINTENANCE .................................................................. 44 .......................................................... 45 Maintenance schedule 46 Engine oil change ................................................................ ............................................................... Air cleaner service 47 48 Spark plug service ............................................................... 50 Battery service ............................................
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION Read all safety instructions before operating. AWARNING LAWN TRACTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS IF OPERATED GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE IMPROPERLY. STOP ENGINE, AVOID HEAT, TO AVOID SERIOUS ,N,“R”, READ ALL SAFETY SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME lNSTR”CTlONS CAREFULL”. lREAD OWNER’S MANUA,. WHEN REFUELING. I I BEFORE OPERAT,DN THE OWNER’S MANUAL HAS IMPORTANT SAFE,” AND OPERATION INFDRMATIDN. !-----I .LEARN THE LDCATlDN AND FVNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS IN AN EMERCENC” ID” SHOULD
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SAFETY INFORMATION For your safety and the safety of others, pay special attention to these precautions: Operator Responsibility Keep the lawn tractor in good operating condition. Operating a lawn tractor that is in poor, or questionable condition could result in serious injury. Be sure all safety devices are in working order and that warning labels are in place, these items are installed for your safety. Know how to stop the engine and blades quickly in case of emergency. Understand t
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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. . Avoid touching a hot engine or exhaust system. l Allow the engine to cool before performing maintenance or storing the lawn tractor 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 POWER TAKE-OFF IP.T.0.) LEVER /STEERING WHEEL ,,,; \ LEVER BRAKE PEDAL / l F;IAME CUl TER DECK MUFFLER SERIAL NUMBER PARKING INDICATOR THROTTLE LEVER \ CUTTER DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER GAS CAP FUEL FILTER CUTTEk DECK DRIVE BELT ADJUSTING KNOB 8
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Engine compartment HOOD \ \ *ENGINE SUB FUSE NUMBER OIL FILLER CAP OIL DRAIN BOLT SPARK PLiJG DUST ‘SCREEN * Record the frame and engine serial numbers for your reference. Refer to the serial numbers when ordering parts, and when making technical or warranty inquiries (see page 72). Frame serial number: Engine serial number: 9
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3. CONTROLS Engine switch m Always remove the key from the engine switch whenever the lawn tractor is &attended to prevent children or unauthorized persons from starting the engine. This lawn tractor is equipped with an automotive type ignition switch, which controls all the electrical circuits. The switch is located on the right- hand side of the control panel. Key positions: “START” to start the engine “ON” to run the engine after starting “OFF” to stop the engine. ENGINE SWITCH
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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, 4.0 inches (Approx.) 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE l Tc
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Shift lever This lever is used to select one of the five forward speeds, neutral or reverse. The drive clutch automatically disengages while the lever is being moved. The clutch will then engage automatically when a gear is selected unless the brake pedal is depressed. m Improper use of the shift lever on slopes may cause loss of con- trol which could lead to injury. See page 38. IMPORTANT NoTlCE 1 Improper shift lever operation can damage the transmission. Bring the lawn tractor to a
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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).... Blade stop P.T.O. LEVE (Engaged) NOTE: An interlock switch prevents the engine from starting unless the P.T.O. lever is in the OFF position. Brake pedal Depressing the pedal will first disengage the drive clutch. As you continue to depress the pedal, the brake will be applied to stop the tractor. W
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Parking brake lever and warning buzzer This lever is used to set the brake when the lawn tractor is parked. To set the parking brake, pull the lever fully up until the ratchet locks, and be sure that the parking indicator lamp on the control panel is ON. 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 if the seated operator moves the shift lever out of the neutral position while t
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4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Follow the procedures below and check all of the following items before each use: 1. Park the lawn tractor on a level surface. 2. Place the shift lever in the neutral position and set the parking brake. 3. Disconnect the spark plug cap and remove the engine switch key to 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. Dust screen m If the engine
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ENGINE OIL IMPORTANT NOTICE 1 Running the engine with low oil level will cause serious engine damage. 1. Place the lawn tractor on a level surface. 2. Open the engine hood, 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. Do not overfill. Use high-detergent, premium quality 4-stroke engi
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GASOLINE Remove the gas cap and check the fuel level. Refill the tank if the level is low. If the low fuel indicator lamp glows, it means you have about 1 .O P (0.26 US gal) or less remaining and should refuel. Gas tank capacity: 9.0 P (2.38 US gal, 1.98 lmp gal) Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode. Use ex- treme care when handling gasoline. Keep gasoline out of reach of children. l Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped. Keep flames and spa
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Gasoline Recommendation Pump octane rating: 86 or higher We recommend unleaded gasoline because it produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends the exhaust system life. If “spark knock” (metallic rapping noise) or persistent “pinging” occurs at a steady engine speed under normal load, change brands of gasoline. If spark knock or pinging persists, see an authorized Honda lawn tractor dealer. 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE 1 R unning the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging can
