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The information in this operator’s manual is limited in application to Honda mulching kits for Honda 1000 and H3000 Series riding mowers. Before installing or operating this equipment, read this manual a nd the owner’s manual supplied with the Honda riding mower. All information in this publication is based on the latest H3000 Series product information available at the time of printing. Although there are physical dfiferences between the H1000 and H3000 Series riders, the installation and
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1. DEALER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The installation of this kit must be performed by an authorized Honda riding mower dealer. These instructions are provided for dealer use. FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. Proper installation of this kit is essential for safe, reliable operation. Poor operation is a major cause of customer dissatisfaction. Your customer expects this kit to be correctly installed, adjusted, and ready to use. How to measure hardware and components: MILLIMETERS I I I
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1. DEALER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MULCHING KIT CONTENTS MULCHING KIT INSTALLATION Mulching Blade The mower deck must be removed from the riding mower to install the mulching kit. Refer to deck removal and installation instructions in the owner's manual or shop manual. Installation requires drilling additional bolt holes. Swirl Guide A For your safety, wear eye protection when operating power tools. 1. Remove the blade, blade holder, and discharge chute (or lower chute if equipped
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1. DEALER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. Temporarily install the cover plate on the 5. Install the cover plate on the mower deck, mower deck, using two 8 mm lock nuts. using two 8 mm lock nuts. A- COVER PLATE Attach swirl guide B to the cover plate, using two 8 x 35 mm flange bolts, 8 mm flat washers, and 8 mm lock nuts. Install the bolts from inside the mower deck. Install the nuts outside the mower deck. Use washers on both sides, as shown. Tighten all 8 mm nuts and bolts to a torque
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1. DEALER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7. Install a 6 x 40 mm flange bolt, 6 mm washers, 9. Install a 6 x 40 mm flange bolt, 6 mm washers, and a 6 mm lock nut in the first hole, as shown. and a 6 mm lock nut in the second hole, as shown. Tighten the 6 mm nut and bolt to a torque value of 7.2 ft-lb (1 .O kg-m). Tighten the 6 mm nut and bolt to a torque value of 7.2 ft-lb (1 .O kg-m). To assure a good fit, mower deck holes must SWIRL GUIDE A be drilled in sequence, and swirl guide A must be
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1. DEALER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12. Install the mulching blade, using the original blade holder and hardware. Be sure the blade is positioned right side up (outer edges turn toward the mower deck). If the blade is installed upside down, it cannot cut properly. The blade bolts are specially designed for this application and must not be replaced with any other bolts. Use a wooden block to prevent the blade from turning when tightening the bolts. Tighten the 10 x 28 mm flange bolt t
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2. SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS (H3000 SERIES) Read all safety instructions before operating the riding mower. OPERATOR ONLY. NO PASSENGERS OPERATION ON PUBLIC STREETS OR HIGHWAYS IS ILLEGAL. MOWER CAN THROW OBJECTS: AVOID BURNS BEFORE MOWING, CLEAR LAWN OF ALL STICKS. ROCKS. AND ~ OTHER ~ ~ DEBRIS. w KEEP PEOPLE AND PETS AWAY. AVOID TIPOMRS: REDUCE SPEED WHEN TURNING OR OPERATING ON SLOPES MAXIMUM SAFE OPERATING ANGLE IS 10 DEGREES (1796 GRADE) MOWER BLADE MAY CAUSE INJURY :
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2. SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS (H1000 SERIES) Read all safety instructions before operating the riding mower. rn Improperly driving on slopes or uneven terrain can cause the mower to tip over and u can be seriously hurt or killed. Read 'Sar 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 Owner's Manual carefully. rn The rotating blade can cause ser
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3. MOWING AND MULCHING RECOMMENDATIONS GRASS CUlTlNG BASICS Cutting Height A cutting height setting of 1-1/2 or 2 inches is appropriate for most lawns during cool weather. A higher cut may be needed to protect the lawn during hot summer months. Consult a local nursery or lawn and garden center for advice about specific types of grasses and growing conditions in your area. Most grasses should be cut when they have grown 1/2 to 1 inch above the recommended height. If your grass gets too ta
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3. MOWING AND MULCHING MULCHING Mulching cuts grass clippings and fallen leaves into fine particles that fall through the turf and decompose quickly. This returns nutrients to the soil and reduces'the need for raking, bagging, and disposal. For best mulching results, mow the lawn frequently, cutting off less than one inch of grass each time. In growing season, you will probably need to mow the lawn twice a week. This mulching kit closes the discharge port in the mower deck and adds swirl
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3. MOWING AND MULCHING RECOMMENDATIONS SIDE-DISCHARGE MOWING Side-discharge mowing should be considered where grass has grown too tall to mulch easily. Side-discharge mowing will leave grass clippings on top of the mowed areas and may need to be removed by raking. Heavy clumps of clippings should always be removed; grass must remain uncovered to grow properly. For side-discharge mowing, you must remove the mower deck cover plate and swirl guide B, then install the original discharge chute
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3. MOWING AND MULCHING ~~ ~ BAGGING Bagging should be considered for areas where you want the lawn to be clear of loose particles, such as around swimming pools, and for less frequently mowed areas, where grass has grown too tall to mulch easily. For bagging, you must remove the mower deck cover plate and swirl guide B, then install the bagging kit. It is not necessary to remove or replace other parts of the mulching kit, but a high-lift blade can be installed to increase bagging perform
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1 3. MOWING AND MULCHING RECOMMENDATIONS 5. Install the bag support assembly on the left and right struts, while inserting the center strut pin in the the hitch plate hole. 6. Grasp the upper chute by the chute handle. Raise the upper and middle chutes, then slide the middle chute over the lower chute. 7. Install the grass bags, and secure the hopper top with its retaining band. Cover Plate Reinstallation for Mulching: 1. Remove the bagging kit in the reverse CHUTE HANDLE order of i
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4. PARTS LIST MULCHING KIT: Part Number 06764-763-ROO 8 mm MULCHING BLADE LOCK NUT (4) 72511-763-RW SWIRL GUIDE A 901 15-659-003 8 mm FLAT COVER PLATE 76264-763-MOO SWIRL GUIDE B 76268-763-RW 901 02-763-RW H3000 Series Model Shown 13
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5. WARRANTY SERVICE OWNER SATISFACTION Your satisfaction and good will are important to your dealer and to us. All Honda warranty details are explained in the Distributor’s Limited Warranty. Normally any problems concerning the product will be handled by your dealer’s service department. If you have a warranty problem that has not been handled to your satisfaction, we suggest you take the following action: Discuss your problem with a member of the dealership management. Often complaints ca
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