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Owner's Manual
LAWNTRACTOR
HA4118H38A HA4120H48A
©1998 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. — All Rights Reserved
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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 any time. This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the lawn tractor and should remain with the tractor if resold. The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Power Equipment Mfg., Inc. reserves t
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your selection of the Honda HA41 18H38A or HA4120H48A lawn tractor. We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase. We want to help you get the best results from your new lawn tractor and to operate it safely. This manual contains all the information on how to do that; please read it carefully. As you read this manual, you will find information preceded by a (NOTICE]symbol. That information is intended to help you avoid damage to your lawn tractor,
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INTRODUCTION A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others is very important. And using this lawn tractor safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or main
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INTRODUCTION Turn to the beginning of each chapter for a complete list of subjects. LAWN TRACTOR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Important information about some specific hazards, and what you can do to prevent injury. 11 CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION
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LAWN TRACTOR SAFETY This chapter explains what you need to know to operate your lawn tractor safely. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ............ .6 Avoid Rotating Blades ............................ .6 Clear Mowing Area. .............................. .6 Keep Shields in Place ............................ .6 .......................... ...... Refuel with Care ; .7 Wear Protective Clothing .......................... .7 Turn Engine Off When Not Operating ................................ .7
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LAWN TRACTOR SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Most accidents with lawn tractors can be prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the lawn tractor. 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
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LAWN TRACTOR SAFETY Refuel with Care Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode. Allow the engine to cool if the lawn tractor 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
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LAWN TRACTOR SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda lawn tractor dealer for a replacement. Stay away if engine has been running. 8
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LAWN TRACTOR SAFETY IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY IS VERY IMPORTANT to Honda. Read this message if you decide to permit your youngster to operate this lawn tractor. Lawn tractors are tools, not toys. As with any equipment, bad judgments can result in serious injuries. You can help prevent acci- dents by making good decisions about if, when, and how your young- ster operates this equipment. The first question you’ll need to ask is whether your youngster is capa- ble of
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CONTROLS This section helps you to identity the lawn tractor controls, what they do, and how they work. CONTROL LOCATIONS. ........................ .12 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS. ................. .14 Fuel Valve .................................... .14 Ignition Switch ................................. .14 Indicator Lamps ................................ .14 Travel Pedals. ................................. .15 BrakePedal.................................... Parking Brake. .................
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CONTROLS CONTROL LOCATIONS Use the two illustrations on these pages to locate and identify the most frequently used controls. CHOKE THROlTLE I . WEL VALVE CUTTING HEIGHT Iunder hood) ADJUSTMENT KNOB 12
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CONTROLS INDICATOR LIGHT B HEADLIGHT SWITCH REVERSE TRAVEL PEDAL w- RELEASE PARKING BRAKE 13
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CONTROLS DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS Your lawn tractor uses colors to identify control types. Orange levers and knobs are used to control the movement of the lawn tractor. For example, the parking brake lever and throttle are color coded orange. Yellow controls identify attachment controls, such as the PTO clutch knob, which is used to start and stop the mower deck blades. Fuel Valve The fuel valve is located in the fuel line under the tractor hood on the left side of the engine. The fuel
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CONTROLS Travel Pedals The travel pedals are used to control the forward and reverse movement of the lawn tractor. The farther the pedal is pushed, the greater the speed. The pedals are linked, so only one pedal may be pressed at one time. REVERSE FORWARD Brake Pedal The brake pedal is located on the right side of the lawn tractor. When the brake pedal is pressed down, the transmission drive is disengaged and a brake is applied to the rear wheels. 15
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CONTROLS PARKING B/RAKE LEVER Parking Brake This lever, located under the ignition switch, is used to prevent movement of the lawn tractor when parked. The lever can be set or released only when the brake pedal is fully pressed. The parking brake lever should always be set before getting off the lawn tractor. The parking brake lever should be released before pressing the forward or reverse travel pedal. BRAKE/PEDAL Throttle Lever / Choke Your lawn tractor has separate throttle and c
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CONTROLS PTO Knob PTO stands for Power Takeoff. The PTO knob is used to apply power.to the mower deck (or REVERSE IMPLEMENT other attachment). The PTO knob has three positions: OFF, ON and REVERSE IMPLEMENT. ON and OFF are used for normal operation when moving forward. The spring-loaded REVERSE IMPLEMENT position allows the mower deck to work when the lawn tractor is operated with the reverse travel pedal. Lift Lever TRANSPORT Raises mower for transport. LoCK o FLOAT Mower sh
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CONTROLS Cutting Height Adjustment Knob Lift lever must be in the TRANSPORT position before turning cutting height knob. Cutting height can be adjusted from approximately 1 - 4 inches (25 - 100 mm). When lift lever is in TRANSPORT position (lift lever all the way back), cutting height is approximately 4 inches (100 mm). The cutting height adjustment knob has cutting height adjustment numbers embossed in it. Transmission Release This control is used to engage or disengage the hydrost
