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This
manual covers
Dozer
Blade.
for
purchasing an
the
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HTA
attachment
for
your Honda
assembly, operation, and maintenance
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instructions.
arise,
dealer.
helpful information.
to
give
safe
and dependable
or
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you have any questions about your dozer
service
if
assembled
blade,
and
operated
consult an authorized
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COWTENTS
PAGE
General Safety
SafeOperatingRules
Safety Label Location
Assembly and Installation
Front BladeAssembly
Attaching the Blade
Operating Procedures
Pre-Operation Check
Controls
Transporting the Attachment
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Grading
Snow Removal
Maintenanceandstorage
Parts
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Customer
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Service
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GENERAL
SAFETY
recommendations and operating procedures
in
this
publication at
80
could result
SAFE
OPERATING
To
avoid injury, keep bystanders, children and pets away from the
Stay
clear
in
of the front of the blade and pinch points.
all
times,
personal
RULES
and fnsist that those
in.
or
equipment damage.
before
using
who
the attachment.
work
with
you
area
Follow
do
Ilkewise.
of operation.
the
instgwtions
Failure
to
Do not allow anyone to ride on the blade.
Never permit anyone to operate the attachment without proper instruction. Never allow children to
operate
this
equipment.
Inspect the attachment before operating it. Repair any damage and correct any malfunction
before operation.
Never attempt to make any adjustments to the attachment while the tractor's engine
Do not use this attachment when visibility
is
poor. Under conditions of poor visibility, there
is
running.
is
greater risk of striking an object or causing injury.
The use of tire chains and counterweights for better traction
being used for snow removal:
use
only those recommended by American Honda
Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause permanent impairment or loss of hearing.
suitable protective device such
against loud or
othenvise objectionable noise.
as
an external hearing protector
Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing a gravel drive,
is
advised when
(earmuffs)
walk
this
attachment
Wear
a
or ear plugs to protect
or road. Stay alert for the
hidden hazards of traffic.
Do
not attempt to operate on steep slopes. When operating on a sloping surface,
always
drive up
and down the face of the slope, never across the face. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on
If
you hit an object, stop the engine immediately, and check the attachment immediately. Damaged
a
slope.
equipment may increase the possibility of injury during operation.
While operating the tractor, always
raise
the dozer blade when it
is
not in use.
Reduce the tractor's ground speed on slippery surfaces.
To
avoid accidentally snagging the dozer blade, use
care
when backing up.
Stop the tractor's engine whenever you leave the operator's position to make any inspection,
adjustment or repair.
Before leaving the tractor unattended,
neutral, set the
parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch to
always
lower the dozer blade, shift the transmission to
prevent children or unauthorized persons from starting the engine.
do
a
is
NOTE
Replacement safety labels
can be ordered from your dealer.
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ASSEMBLYAND
INSTALLATION
For
ment should
mechanically pro5dent
proper
tools,
Tractor
FRONT
1.
Insert the female quick hitch into the
hitch
adjustment pin holes.
be
perferaby
dealer.
BLADE
box,
assembled and &talled
ASSEMBLY
and align the pivot and
your
person
an
safety,
who
authorized
this
attach
by
has
the
Honda
a
-
NOTE:
In
order
Honda Lawn Tractor or Multipurpose
tor,
the
Model
Right and
operator’s point of view.
Most bolts and
are coarse
pun
to
mount
tractor
QH4000
left
-
thread
FEMALE
this
attachment on a
must
be
fitted
with an
or
QH5000
are determined from
nuts
SAE
Quick-Hitch
used
in
fasteners.
assembly
/y
Trac.
HTA
Kit.
the
2.
Insert the pivot pin through the hitch box
and the quick hitch. Align the hole in the
end of the pivot pin with the holes in the
boss
on the underside of the box, and
then
carefully
through the holes to secure the pivot pin.
3.
Hook
one end
through the
Hook the other end
5/16’
the
the threaded end of the eye bolt into the
tab at the top
bolt with
NOTE
to suit conditions by tightening or
loosening the eye bolt. Normally, there
should
protruding from the nut.
The spring tension
be
drive
a
of
the
tensioner spring
tab
on the hitch
of
x
5”
eye
bolt, and then insert
of
the blade. Secure the eye
a
5/16’
hex nut.
approximately
1/4’
x
1”
roll
box.
the spring through
can
be
1/2”
of thread
pin
varied
1/4“ X 1“
ROLL
PIN
-
5?/
PIVOT
PIN
I
ASSEMBLY
4.
Carefully drive
hole in the adjustment pin. The roll pin
should extend
both sides of the adjustment pin.
5.
Pivot the female quick-hitch to obtain the
desired blade angle, align the adjustment
pin holes and then insert the
adjustment pin.
AND
INSTALLATION
a
3/16”
an
equal distance from
roll pin into the
(Conslnued)
NOTE
the bottom plate of the hitch
6.
Slide the skid shoes into the brackets on
the back of the blade.
7.
Set each skid shoe to provide the proper
amount of blade clearance (refer to the
Operation Section on page
insert
bracket and shoe. Secure the
pins with
Be
sure that the pin extends through
box.
8)
and then
a
skid shoe pin through the
skid shoe
3
x
65
mm spring pins.
3
x
65
rnrn
SPRING
PIN,
I
ATTACHING
TO
THE
Carefully slide the female hitch onto the
tractor’s male quick
hitch lever to
linch pin
THE
TRACTOR
“LOCK”,
as
shown.
BLADE
-
hitch. Move the quick-
and secure it with
a
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OPERATING PROCEDURES
In
order
is
vital
manual
To
remove the
inspect,
BEFORE OPERATING
Check to
properly installed on
all
CONTROLS
L&m
raise or lower blade as appropriate.
Multipurpose Tractors (below): Move
the
the
hydraulic lever to
position as appropriate.
to
operate
that
you read and understand
and the Tractor
prevent
injury*
ignition
adjust or
be
nuts,
bolts
Tractors:
this
attachment safely, it
Owner‘s
stop the tractor engine and
key,
-re
sed-
sure
that
this
attachment.
the
attachment
the
tractor and that
and spring clips are secure.
Use
manual
hydraulic cylinder change lever to
“Front” position, and
the
then
“Up”
this
Manual.
attempting
lift
arm to
move
or “Down”
INDER
is
the
to
To
avoid
tractor at
careful
on
solid objects. Such objects
tractor
low
in
any
or
bring it
speeds,
area
whew
to
a sudden stop.
GRADING
1.
When using the blade for leveling and
grading jobs, set it in the center,
ahead position, and adjust the skid shoes
so
that the blade rests on the ground.
2.
The blade tensioner spring should be
adjusted
contours
so
that the blade follows the
of
the ground.
tighten the spring.
3.
Select a low forward speed for best results.
SNOW
REMOVAL
1.
For snow removal, it
set the blade at
speed that allows the snow to curl cleanly
off
the end of the blade. Low
generally
2.
When clearing snow on a paved
set
the
1/4
best.
skid
of
clearance
shoes
the pavement. On a gravel surface, allow
1/2’
to
3/4”
of
clearance,
size
the
of the gravel.
and
the blade
injury*
be
operate the
particularly
might
can
jar
the
straight-
Do
not over
is
generally best to
an
angle. Select a ground
speeds
surface,
to
allow
approximately
between the blade
depending on
snag
-
are
and
HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVER
’
Manual
iIlStIUCtiOnS.
for detailed
TRANSPORTING
Always
and from work
raise
Refer
to
the Tractor
Hydraulic
THE
ATTACHMENT
owner’s
Lift
the blade fully when driving to
areas.
For maximum ground
clearance, the blade should also be set in the
-
center, straight
ahead position.
a
3.
It may
be
necessary to tighten the blade
tensioner spring slightly when clearing
heavy snow.
Do
not over-tighten
the spring.
4.
On grades,
angle the blade
always
so
plow downhill, and
that the snow
pushed to the downhill side.
5.
Clear large drifts a little at a time, do not
try to clear
6.
It
is
usually necessary to use wheel weights
and tire chains
snow plowing.
chains designed for use
If
you have any doubts, consult your
a
full
blade width at once.
to
get enough traction for
Use
only those weights and
with
your tractor.
authorized Honda tractor dealer.
is
,
MAINTENANCEAND
STORAGE
..
'
1.
After each use, check
hardware and spring pins are secure.
2.
Check the blade's removable cutting edge
for excessive wear, and replace it
if
necessary.
3.
Clean
all
prevent rust.
4.
Store blade
the blade, and lightly coat
exposed
metal surfaces with
in
a
to
he
dry place.
sure that
oil
all
to
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CUSTOMERSERVICEINFORMATION
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Your satisfaction and
concerning
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warranty problem
following.action
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goodwill
product
that
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Discuss your problem
quickly resolved
Manager, contact
If
your problem
at
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still
Customer Service Department
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Customer
4475
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If
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