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Keep this owner’s manual handy, so you can refer to it anytime, and make sure the manual stays with the lawn mower if you sell it. This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the lawn mower. It must be available to all operators of the mower and should remain with the mower if resold. The information and specifications in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right to discontinue or change specificatio
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Congratulations on your selection of the Honda Commercial Mower. We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase. You can enhance the performance of your new mower by taking time to study ttiis manual. In it you’ll learn how to use it safely and efficiently. The service interval and maintenance recommendations in this manual were developed to give you the optimum performance and service life of your mower. We suggest you follow them. Please take time to read the warranty policy so
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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 mower. 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: . D’ I!r You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. A - B You C
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CONTENTS Turn to the beginning of each section for a complete list of subjects. 1 MOWER SAFETY This section explains what you need to know to operate your mower safely. 7 CONTROLS 8, INDICATORS This section shows you where controls are located and tells you what they do and how they work. 15 TRANSPORTING and STORING This section tells you how to safely transporf and store your mower. 19 BEFORE MOWING This section shows you how to prepare your mower, the lawn, and yourself. 23
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MOWER SAFETY This section explains what you need to know to operate your mower safely. 2 Safety Information 3 Important Message to Employers 4 Safety Label Locations 1
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MOWER SAFETY - Safety Information Most accidents with walk-behind mowers can be prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the mower. 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 to work aroun
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MOWER SAFETY Wear Protective Clothing Wearing protective clothing will reduce your risk of injury. Long pants and eye protection reduce the risk of injuries from thrown objects. Sturdy shoes with aggressive soles will help protect your feet and give you better traction on slopes or ired uneven ground. Ear protection and a helmet may be req v by local ordinances or insurance policies. Turn Engine Off When Not Mowing If you need to leave the mower for any reason, even just to inspect t
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MOWER 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 Commercial Mower dealer for a replacement. PARfflNG SAFETY I park the mower 0” s nml, level smfsw whsn posslbls. I II ths mower must be parked on a slope, block the wheels 00 the ~OWB~ can not roll. IDonotopenthebypssevaivsewhenpmkedon.9ebpe. I When possible, psrlr machIne on level sullsca.
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MOWER SAFETY Object8 hidden in the lawn can be thrown by the mower blade. Thrown objects can cause serious injuly. I Clean lawn of all debris befom mowing. I Do not operate the mower without either the discharge guard or the entire grass catcher In place I Wear eye protection. I Keep people away while mowing. I You will be seriously cut by the rotating blade. Keep hands and feet away when engine is running.
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MOWER SAFETY
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CONTROLS & INDICATORS This section shows you where controls are located and tells you what they do and how they work. 8 Locations 11 Controls 13 Indicators 7
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CONTROLS 81 INDICATORS - Locations This shows where to find the most frequently used controls. HYDROSTATIC OIL FILLER FUEL FILLER \ \ - - VALVE FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTMENT SPACERS 8
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CONTROLS 8, INDICATORS DIRECTION CONTROL LEVERS OPERATOR PRESENCE LEVERS NEUTRAL LOCKS MOWER DECK SERlAL NUMBER 9
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CONTROLS & INDICATORS BLADE CONTROL FORWARD SPEED CONTROL LEVERS ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER POWER UNIT SERIAL NUMBER \ REAR WHEEL ADJUSTMENT BAR PUMP BYPASS VALVES
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CONTROLS & INDICATORS Controls You will use these controls every time you operate the mower Fuel Valve The valve is located in the fuel ON line between the tank and the / pump. Rotate it to ON to allow fuel to flow, or turn it 90” for OFF. Ignition -Switch The ignition switch controls the engine ignition system. Turn the key clockwise to the ON position, or turn the key counter clockwise to the OFF position. On electric-start models, the START position engages the starter. Throttl
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CONTROLS & INDICATORS Operator Presence Levers The operator presence levers above the hand grips are part of the safety interlock system. When the blade control is ON or the forward speed controls are forward of NEUTRAL, you must hold at least one lever down on the hand grips. If you don’t, the engine will shut off. Direction Controls The direction control levers independently control each drive wheel for steering, slowing, and reversing. Squeezing the levers toward the hand grips slow
