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The information in this operator’s manual is limited in application to the Honda mulching kit for Honda H4000 Series lawn tractors with 42” and 46” mower decks. Before installing or operating this equipment, read this manual and the owner’s manual supplied with the Honda lawn tractor. All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice an
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IMPORTANCE OF INSTALLATION Proper installation is essential to operator safety and the reliability of the machine. Any error or oversight made by the technician assembling and servicing a unit can easily result in faulty operation, damage to the machine, or injury to the operator. Improper service can cause an unsafe condition that can lead to serious injury or death. Follow the procedures and precautions in the installation instructions and shop manuals carefully. Some of the most impor
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CONTENTS The installation of this kit must be performed by an authorized Honda lawn tractor dealer. These installation instructions are provided for dealer use. Follow these instructions carefully. Correct 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. Page 2 ©1994 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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DEALER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Follow the instructions in the shop manual to remove the mower deck from the lawn tractor. Thoroughly clean the underside of the deck. Remove the front protector plate from the front edge of the deck. Remove the existing blades and blade holders and store them for possible future use. They are not used with this kit. Place Swirl Guide A around the spindle farthest from the discharge side. Temporarily Locate attach the forward end of the guide with a g
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DEALER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 Temporarily place one of the mulching Rod location blades from the kit on the spindle and rotate it by hand to ensure there is clearance between the blade and Swirl Guide B. Adjust the position of the swirl guide accordingly. Use the hole in the rear bracket as a guide to mark the location of the hole to be drilled. 10 Remove the swirl guide and drill a 3/8 hole in the deck at the location you marked. 11 Deburr the hole and install Swirl Guide B wit
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17 Deburr the hole and install the Swirl Rod with a finger-tight 8 mm bolt and flange nut in the rear hole of the rod bracket. The bolt head should be on the belt-side of the deck; the nut on the blade-side. 18 With Swirl Guides A and B and the Swirl Rod loosely bolted in position by their rear holes, reinstall the front protector plate. On the 42” deck, a protector plate stud goes through the front bracket of Swirl Guide A and then through the deck. Loosely install 8 mm bolts and nu
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS before mowing. Mow when the grass dries, Grass Cutting Basics and the soil is still moist. Cutting Height A cutting height setting of 11/2 or 2 inches is appropriate for most lawns during cool Mulching weather. A higher cut may be needed to Mulching cuts grass clippings and fallen protect the lawn during hot summer months. leaves into fine particles that fall through the Consult a local nursery or lawn and garden turf and decompose quic
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Current customer service contact information: United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands: Honda Power Equipment dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer any question you may have. If you encounter a problem that your dealer does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership's management. The Service Manager or General Manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way. If you are dissatisfied with the decis
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