HONDA GB4500 User Manual

The information
kit and
decks. Before operating this equipment, read this manual and the owner's manual supplied with your

Honda lawn tractor.

All information

Honda Power Equipment Mfg., Inc. reserves the right to make changes
without incurring any obligation.

No

BK4542 or BK4546 side-blower kit installed on Honda CD4542, CD4542C, or CD4546C mower

part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.

in

this operator's manual is limited in application to the Honda GB4500 grass-bagging

in

this publication is based on

the

latest product information available

at

at

the

time of printing.

any time without notice and

This manual is a permanent part of the mower deck and lawn tractor, and
are resold.

READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL CAREFULLY.

that

follow:

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

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Honda side-blower and grass-bagging kits are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated
according to instructions. Operating this equipment requires special effort on your part to ensure your
safety and the safety of others.

understand this owner's manual before operating this equipment.

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.

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Your equipment or other property can be damaged if you don't follow instructions.

Careless operation or misuse can cause injury or property damage. Read and

Pay

special attention to these symbols and any instructions

it

must stay with them if they

If a problem should arise, or if you have any questions about your equipment, see an authorized Honda
lawn tractor dealer.

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American Honda Motor

Co.,

Inc. - All Rights Reserved

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SAFETY

Read

all

safety

OBJECTS MAY BE THROWN FROM MOWER.

DO

GRASS CATCHER

instructions

NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS

IS

ATTACHED.

.

before

operating

,

the

equipment.

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OBJECTS MAY BE THROWN FROM MOWER.

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SHUT OFF ENGINE BEFORE REMOVING

INSTALLING BAG AND CHUTE.

COMPLETE BAGGING

OR

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SAFETY INFORMATION

1.

SAFETY

For your safety

Operator Responsibility

Keep the tractor

could result
Be sure all safety devices are

for your safety.
Know how to stop the engine and attachments quickly

of all controls.

Be sure that anyone who operates the tractor receives proper instruction. Allowing anyone, especially

children, to operate the tractor without proper instruction may result
Allowing passengers to ride on the tractor or any of its attachments may cause the tractor to tip over.
Full grass bags may unbalance the tractor on steep hills. Before going

bags are no more than half full.
Wear sturdy, full coverage footwear. Operating the tractor barefoot, or

increases your risk of injury.

and

the safety of others, pay special attention to these precautions:

in

good operating condition. Operating a tractor

in

serious injury.

in

working order and warning labels are

in

case of emergency. Understand the use

in

poor or questionable condition

in

place. These items are installed

in

up a hill, make sure the grass

with

injury.

open-toe shoes or sandals

Dress sensibly. Loose clothing may get caught in moving parts, increasing your risk of injury.

in

The blower drive belt and pulleys can injure you. Be sure the blower belt cover is
the tractor.

Be alert. Operating the tractor when you are tired,
result in serious injury.

all

Keep

Child

Serious injury or death can occur if a child falls off the tractor or runs into the tractor's path and is run
over by the machine.

Allowing children to ride as passengers on

Never assume that children
if children enter the area. Use extreme care when backing up, and when approaching corners, shrubs,
trees, and other obstructions that might hide a child from sight.

persons and pets away from the operating area.

Safety

will

remain where you last saw them. Be alert, and turn the machine off

the

ill,

or under the influence of alcohol or drugs may

tractor can be dangerous.

place before operating

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