The
information in this operator’s manual is limited
Honda
this equipment, read this manual and
H4000
and
H2000
Series lawn tractors with
the
in
application to the Honda mulching
38”
mower decks. Before installing or operating
owner’s manual supplied with the Honda lawn tractor.
kit
for
All information
information available at the time of printing. Although the
some differences, installation and operation of the mulching kit are the same. American Honda
Motor
part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.
This manual is a permanent part of the lawn tractor and must stay with the lawn tractor if resold.
Co., Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time without incurring any obligation.
in
this publication is based on the latest
H4000
H2000
Series lawn tractor product
Series tractor and mower have
Safety Messages
Your safety and the safety of others are 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 could hurt you or others. Each safety
message is preceded by a safety
CAUTION.
These mean:
alert symbol A and one of three words: DANGER,
WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
You
you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
WARNING,
No
or
if
You CAN be HURT
instructions
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and what you can
reduce injury.
you don’t
follow
Damage Prevention Messages
You will also see other important messages that are preceded
This word means:
Your equipment or other property can be damaged
you don’t follow instructions.
The purpose
environment.
of
these messages
is
to help prevent damage to the lawn tractor, other property, or the
by
the word
NOTICE.
do
to avoid or
if
The installation
of
this kit must be performed by an authorized Honda lawn tractor dealer. These
instructions are provided’for dealer use.
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FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
Proper installation of this kit
is
essential for safe,
reliable operation. Poor operation is a major cause of customer dissatisfaction. Your customer
exPects this kit to be correctlv installed. adiusted. and readv to use.
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DEALER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MULCHING KIT CONTENTS Mulching Kit Installation
Mulching Blades
(2)
Swirl Guide
Swirl Guide B
Cover Plate
A
The mower deck must be removed from
the lawn tractor to install the mulching kit.
Refer to deck removal and installation
instructions in the owner’s manual or shop
manual.
Installation requires drilling an additional
bolt hole. For your safety, wear eye
protection when operating power tools.
1.
Remove the blade, blade holder, and
the protector plate (and lower chute
equipped with grass-bagging kit). Use
to
a wooden block
turning when removing the bolts.
from
Do
not remove the discharge chute.
Ha0
deck
shown
prevent the blades
BLADE WASHER
/
BLADE BOLT
if
(2)
(2)
Ring Pin
8
x
15
mm
Bolt
(1)
8
x
22
Flange
Bolt
(1)
8
mm
Locking
Flange
Nuts
Carriage
(2)
1
2.
Clean and inspect the mower deck.
The deck must be free of dents and
deformities for the mulching kit to fit
properly. Clean out all old grass
installing on a used deck.
if
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