Honda QH5000 Operator's Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Honda Front Quick-Hitch Kit.
This manual covers the installation and operation of the Honda QH5000 Quick-Hitch on Honda

RT5000, H5013, and H5518 tractors. A parts list and customer service information are included on’

pages 5 and 6. Make sure this manual remains with the Quick-Hitch if resold.
The information in this publication was in effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda

Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right to discontinue, or to change specifications or design, at any time
without notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced
without written permission.

SAFETY MESSAGES

Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided important safety messages

in this manual and on the Quick-Hitch and tractor. 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:

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.

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

Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and what you can do to avoid or

reduce injury.

DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES

You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE.

This word means:

lI@4 instructions.

Your Quick-Hitch, tractor, or other property can be damaged if you don’t follow

The purpose of these messages is to help.prevent damage to your Quick-Hitch, tractor, and other
property, or the environment.

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SAFETY

Read this operators manual carefully, and familiarize yourself fully with its safety recommendations
and operating procedures before using the attachment. Follow the instructions in this publication at
all times, and insist that those who work with you do likewise.

Failure to do so could result in

personal injury or equipment damage.

SAFE OPERATING RULES

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To avoid injury, keep bystanders, children, and pets away from the operating area.

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Stay clear of the front of the hitch and pinch points.

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Do not allow anyone to ride on the attachment.

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Never permit anyone to operate the attachment without proper instruction. Never allow

children to operate this equipment.

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Never attempt to make any adjustments to the attachment while the tractors engine is
running.

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Do not use this attachment when visibility is poor. Under conditions of poor visibility, there is a
greater risk of striking an object or causing injury.

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If you hit an object, stop the engine immediately, and check the attachment. Damaged
equipment may increase the possibility of injury during operation.

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When operating the tractor, always raise the attachment if it is not in use.

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Stop the tractors engine whenever you leave the operators position to make any inspection,
adjustment, or repair.

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Before leaving the tractor unattended, always lower the attachment, shift the transmission to
neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key from the ignition switch to
prevent children or unauthorized persons from starting the engine.

SAFETY LABEL LOCATION

This label is considered a permanent
part of your Quick-Hitch. If the label
comes off or becomes hard to read,
contact your dealer for a replacement.

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