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Owner’s Manual
Lawn Tractor H2013SDA
HONDA
Harmony
1995 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved
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PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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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 the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever. The eng
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your selection of the Honda H2013 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. We suggest you read the warranty policy to fully understand its coverage and your responsibilities of ownership. The warranty policy is a separate document that should have been
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INTRODUCTION SAFETY MESSAGES Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on the lawn tractor. Please read these messages carefully. A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that can hurt you and others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol a and one of three words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These mean: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. You CAN
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CONTENTS CONTENTS Turn to the beginning of each chapter for a complete list of subjects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 LAWN TRACTOR SAFETY Important information about some specific hazards, and what you can do to prevent injury. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONTROLS Identification of components and
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LAWN TRACTOR SAFETY This chapter explains what you need to know to operate your lawn tractor safely. 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ............................... 6 Avoid Rotating Blades ............................................................. 6 Clear Mowing Area ................................................................. ............................................................. 6 Keep Shields in Place ...................................................................
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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. SHARP BLADE You will be seriously cut by the mtating blade. Keep hands and feet away when engine is running. Objects hidden In the lawn can be thmwn by the mower blade. Thrown objacts can cause serious Injury. I Clean the lawn of all debris befo
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LAWN TRACTOR SAFETY n Improperly driving on slopes or uneven terrain can cause the mower to tip over and you can be seriously hurt or killed. n 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. H The rotating blade can cause serious injury . Keep hands and feet away from the mower deck k Stop engine before leaving operator’s position. n Do not allow children to ride as passenge
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LAWN TRACTOR SAFETY CHILD SAFETY: A 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 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 capable of
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CONTROLS This section helps you to identity the lawn tractor controls, what they do, and how they work. 12 .................................................... CONTROL LOCATIONS ........................................ 14 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS ...................................................................................... 14 Seat 14 ............................................................................. Fuel Valve 14 ..................................................
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CONTROL LOCATIONS Use the two illustrations on these pages to locate and identify the most frequently used controls. [I] PTO CLUTCH LEVER m TNANSMIBBION SHIFT LEVER p] IQNlllON BWlTCH 141 BRAKE PEDAL 12
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CONTROLS [l] THROllLE LEVER / CHOKE [2] FUEL VALVE (under engine hood, on carburetor) [J] PARKING BRAKB LEVER [4] CLUTCH PEDAL [!il SEAT LOCK ROD (under eeat) [S] MOWER DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER ??lNABAB.CDR 13
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CONTROLS DESCRIPTION Ok CONTROLS You will use these controls every time you operate the lawn tractor. 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 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 movement of the mower deck blades. Seat The seat can
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CONTROLS Shift Lever 5 This lever is used to control the ground speed. Gears I-3 4 are typically used when mowing. 4th and 5th gears are used when transporting the lawn tractor and REVERSE 3 is used when backing up. 2 1 N R ,I: TIPCADAC.CDR Height Adjustment Lever This lever is used to raise and lower the mower deck. The numbers along the lever can be used to reference the distance of the mower blades tips from the ground. Clutch Pedal The clutch pedal is used when shifting
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CONTROLS Brake Pedal The brake pedal applies a brake to the rear wheels. The brake pedal is linked to the clutch pedal. When the brake pedal is pressed down, the clutch pedal is also pressed down. When the brake pedal is released, it should be released first, then the clutch pedal. The brake pedal must be pressed all the way down before engaging the parking brake lever. fTziq Partially pressing the brake pedal without first pressing the clutch pedal all the way down can cause the d
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CONTROLS Throttle Lever / Choke bl The throttle lever controls engine speed and is also CHOKE used to set the choke on or off. When starting a cold engine, the throttle should be set to CHOKE, FAST or to FAST if the engine is warm. For the best cut quality, the throttle should be set to FAST when mowing. Avoid using the throttle to control the ground (travel) speed of the lawn tractor; instead, use the shift lever. -‘r 5% The SLOW position on the throttle is used to idle the engi
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