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I TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................ 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 2 CHECK LISTS ...................................................................................................... 3 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................... 3 SAFETY RULES .........
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an HTA attachment for your Honda Tractor. This manual covers the assembly, operation, and maintenance of the HTA Model RM752A Rear Mower. For your convenience, a parts guide and detailed warranty information are also included in this publication. NOTE: The 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 n
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CHECK LISTS - Present the Operator's Manual, and ask PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST I customer to become familiar with all sections. Inspect the mower thoroughly after assembly to - Explain to customer that when mower is trans- ensure it is set up properly before delivering it to the ported on road or highway, safety devices. customer. The following check lists are a reminder should be used to give adequate warning to of points to inspect. Check off each item as it is operators of other veh
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SAFETY A ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! A Ensure. all safety decals are installed and in Safety is a' primary concern in the design and good condition. manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped W Ensure shields and guards are properly out by a single careless act of an operator. installed and in good condition. In addition to the design and configuration of Ensure both side skids, the left side shield and equipme
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SAFETY RULES A ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! A (Safety Rules continued from previous page) H Turn tractor engine off, remove key and lower mower to ground before performing-any service Operate PTO at 2,000 rpm maximum. or maintenance. Do not operate PTO during transport. BIO& mower securely before working under- Make sure area behind you is clear before neath. operating in reverse. Keep all persons away from operator control Do not operate on steep slopes. area w
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SAFETY DECALS A ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! A Replace Immediately If Damaged! KEEP AWAY! * ENTANGLEMENT WITH ROTATING DRIVE PARTS OR FALLING OFF CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. * KEEP ALL DRIVE SHIELDS & GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN GOOD CONDITION. * ALLOW NO RIDERS. 7507.7 2 DE1458 DO NOT OPEN BLADE ACCESS COVER UNTIL ALL COMPONENTS AVE STOPPED. 1 12023/ TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: Sr READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL & FOLLOW Sr KNOW HOW TO STOP TRACTOR AND ALL SAFETY
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SAFETY DECALS A ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! A Replace Immediately If Damaged! (Safety Decals continued from previous page) 2000 RPM PTO ONLY HIGHER PTO SPEEDS CAN CAUSE EQUIPMENT FAILURE AND PERSONAL INJURY. I I SHIELD MISSING 5 DO NOT OPERATE 6 KEEP AWAY! ROTATING DRIVE LINE SHIELD MISSING * ENTANGLEMENT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT OPERATE I * KEEP ALL DRIVE SHIELDS AND GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN GOOD CONDITION. * TRACTOR PTO YOKE MUST BE L
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TORQUE CHART The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fasteners used on this equipment. When bolts are to be tightened or replaced, refer to this chart to determine the grade of bolts and the proper toque except when specific torque values are assigned in manual text. Bolt Head Markings SAE Grade 8 SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 (3 Radial Dashes) (6 Radial Dashes) (No Dashes) Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton-Meters) Bolt Diameter (In.) SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8 1
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ASSEMBLY Be familiar with all safety practices on pages 4 and The mower is shipped partially assembled. 5. Assembly will be easier if components are aligned and loosely assembled before tightening hardware. Recommended torque. values for hardware are located on page '8. Make certain all movement of cutter Select a suitable working area. Lay parts and components has stopped before openlng hardware out to make location easy. Refer to blade access cover. illustrations, accompanying text,
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When right side shield (4) is installed, you must ~~ I Front Corner Baffle Installation (figure 2) install side shield baffle (6). Attach rear portion of Attach front corner baffle (5) up under mower frame baffle (6) to mower frame with bolt (8) and flange as shown and attach with bolts (8) and flange lock- locknut (9) as shown. Attach front end of baffle (6) nuts (9). to side shield (4) with bolt (8) and flange locknut (9) as shown. Attach side shield (4) to mower frame with bolts (7)
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Attach caster arm (2) to the frame rail as shown with bolt (4) and flange locknut (6). Attach adjustment brackets (3) to frame rail and caster arm (2) as shown with carnage bolts (5) and flange lock- nuts (6). Repeat for opposite caster. Do not tighten this hardware as the casters will require adjustment when cutting height is set. Top Link Pivot Installation (figure 4) Remove bolt (1) and flange locknut (2) from A-frame arm installation and insert top pivot links (3) as shown then sec
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NOTES 12 F-7756 (1 0-89)
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OPERATION Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, Do not allow children or unqualified persons our efforts to provide safe equipment can be to operate equlpment. wiped out by ,a single careless act of an Do not operate PTO durlng transport. operator. Keep bystanders away from equipment while In addition to the design and configuration of it is in operation. equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awar
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Attaching Mower to Tractor The adjustments given are to provide you with a starting point. Adjustments are approximate and Tractor Stability (figure 6) may vary due to machine wear. You may desire to fine tune them for your situation. I IMPORTANT NOTICE I A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment Avoid very low cutting heights. Striking the weight must be on tractor front wheels with ground with blades gives one of the most mower in transport position. Without this damaging shock loads a
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I\ Dc3w Figure 8. Mower Attitude Adjustment With cutting height selected, measure from the Attach check chain brackets (11) to tractor top link ground to straightedge at front and rear. The front bracket (4). should be level with, to not more than 1/2" lower Insert check chains into check chain brackets. than, the rear. Raise or lower tractor 3-point arms to Count the links between mower and brackets to accomplish this measurement. ensure you have the same number of links on each side
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Pre-Operation Check List Operating Technique Proper ground speed will depend upon the terrain Operate PTO at 2,000 rpm maximum. and the height, type and density of material to be cut. Ensure both side skids, the left side shield and either the discharge chute or right side shield Normally, ground speed will range from two to five. are installed. mph. Tall dense material should be cut at a low speed; thin medium-height material can be cut at a No riders are allowed on tractor or mower
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A side shield and discharge chute are provided for Uneven Terrain the right side. The side shield is best for normal mowing and shredding. The discharge chute is recommended when mowing extremely heavy material. For a professional touch in large open areas, try the H Do not operate on steep slopes. mowing pattern in figure 10. Make two or three passes' clockwise to discharge the clippings away Do not stop, start or change dlrectlons from bordering objects. Then cut the lawn in half by
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OWNER SERVICE Be familiar with all safety practices on pages 4 and LUBRICATION INFORMATION (figure 11) 5. Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts, particularly when operating in sandy areas. The accompanying illustration shows lubrication a Make certain all movement of cutter compo- points. The chart gives the frequency of lubrication nents has stopped before opening blade in operating hours, based on normal operating access cover. conditions. Severe or unusual conditions
