HONDA RM752A User Manual

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TABLE

SPECIFICATIONS INTRODUCTION CHECK LISTS GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY RULES SAFETY DECALS TORQUE CHART ASSEMBLY OPERATION OWNER SERVICE

DEALER MAINTENANCE

TROUBLE SHOOTING

INDEX TO PARTS LISTS

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OF

SPECIFICATIONS

Cutting Width Cutting Height Range

Shipping Weight (approximate) Blade RPM

Blade Tip Speed (feet per minute) Blade Spindle Number Universal Drive

of

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Blades

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Inside Back Cover

2-1/4" . 5-112"

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1. 076 @ 2.

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11. 831 @ 2.

000

42

429

Ibs

rpm PTO rpm PTO

1

2

L6W

36

"

.

F-7756

(1 0-

89)

Maximum PTO Speed RPM Caster Wheels (Solid Rubber)

Mower Frame Thickness

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1

2,

000

10.25 x 3.5

10

GA

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing an HTA attachment for your Honda Tractor.

This manual covers the assembly, operation, and maintenance of the HTA Model

Mower. For your convenience, a parts guide and detailed warranty information are also included publication.

in

NOTE: The information time of printing. American Honda Motor without notice and without incurring any obligation.

No

part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.

Pay special attention to the statements preceded by the following symbols:

Indicates that serious injury or death Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury or death could result if instructions

are not followed.

Indicates a possibility that minor injury can result

I

UWORTANT NOTICE

not followed.

NOTE: Gives helpful information.

this publication is based on the latest product information available at the

Co.,

Inc., reserves the right to make changes at

WILL

result if instructions are not followed.

if

instructions are not followed.

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Indicates that equipment or property damage can result if instructions are

RM752A Rear

any

in

this

time

HTA attachments are designed to give safe and dependable service if assembled and operated

according to instructions.

If a problem should arise or if you have any questions about this attachment, consult an authorized Honda Tractor dealer.

2

CHECK

PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST

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Inspect the mower thoroughly after assembly ensure it is set up properly before delivering it customer. The following check lists are a reminder of points

found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is

made.

DELIVERY CHECK

-

to

inspect. Check

Check that all safety decals are installed and in good condition.

Check that installed and in good condition.

Check all bolts torqued.

Check that all cotter pins are properly installed. Lubricate all grease fittings; check

sure a small amount of grease comes out seal.

Check that blades have been properly installed.

shieMs and guards are properly

to

off

each item as it is

be sure they are correctly

to

LIST

Inform customer

maximum. Check mower attitude and belt alignment.

Show customer how Explain importance of lubrication

and point

out

to

operate PTO at

to

make adjustments.

lubrication points on mower.

2,000

to

customer

to

the

make

of

tpm

LISTS

-

Present the Operator's Manual, and ask customer

-

Explain ported on road should be used operators of other vehicles.

DAILY CHECK LIST

Lubricate all grease fittings; check sure a small amount of grease comes seal.

Check that tractor PTO spring locking collar slides freely and is seated firmly in mower driveline spline groove.

Check that both side skids, the left side shield and either the discharge chute shield are installed.

Make sure blades are sharp, free of nicks cracks and are securely fastened.

Make sure all hardware is securely fastened and

Check that mower is properly and securely attached

Check that all safety decals are installed and in

good

Check that shields and guards are properly installed and

to

become familiar with all sections.

to

customer that when mower is trans

in

good condition.

to

tractor.

condition.

in

or

highway, safety devices.

to

give adequate warning

-

activated

or

good condition.

to

make

out

of

right side

or

-

GENERAL INFORMATION

The purpose operating and maintaining your mower. Read it carefully. that will help you achieve years of dependable performance. These instructions have been compiled from extensive field experience and engineering data. Some information may be general in nature due conditions. However, through experience and these instructions you should be able

procedures suitable

The illustrations and data used current at the time of printing, but due

line

production changes, your machine may vary

slightly in detail.

F-7756

(1

of

this manual is to assist you in

It

furnishes information and instructions

to

unknown and varying operating

to

develop

to

your particular situation.

in

this manual were

to

possible in

0-89)

\

We reserve the right machines as mav be

Some lllustratlons mower wlth shields and guards removed to

a

provide be operated wlth any removed.

Throughout this manual, references are made to

right and left directions. These are determined by

standing behind the equipment facing the direction

-

of forward travel.

Blade rotation is clockwise as viewed from the top

of the mower.

3

better view. The mower should never

to

redesign and change the

necessarv without notification.

In

thls manual show the

shleldlng

I

or

guards

SAFETY

A

Safety is a' primary concern in the design and manufacture efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator.

In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.

It has been

informed, careful operator".

that kind of an operator.

The designed and tested safety of this equipment depends on as explained in this manual.

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

of

our products. Unfortunately, our

said

"

the

best safety device is

We ask you to be

it

being operated within the limitations

an

TRAINING

Ensure. all safety decals are installed and in good condition.

W

Ensure shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition.

Ensure both side skids, the left side shield and either the discharge chute or right side shield are installed.

W

A

minimum

weight must be on tractor front wheels with

mower in transport position. Without this weight, tractor could tip over causing personal injury or death. The weight may be attained with front wheel weights, ballast weights. When attaining the minimum weight on the front wheels, you must not

exceed the

(ROPS) weight certification. Weigh the tractor

and equipment.

ESTIMATE.

20%

of tractor and equipment

in

tires or front tractor

Roll

Over Protection Structure

DO

NOT GUESS

A

20%

OR

W

Safety instructions are important! Read this manual, the tractor manual and all safety rules.

W

Know your controls and how to stop tractor engine and mower quickly in an emergency.

W

Operators must of the safe operation of the equipment, its attachments and all controls. anyone proper instructions.

W

Do

operate equipment.

to

not allow children or unqualified persons to

be

instructed in and be capable

Do

not allow

operate this equipment without

PREPARATION

W

Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear

-

sturdy, rough equipment for eyes, hands, hearing and head.

W

Ensure mower is properly mounted, adjusted and in good operating condition.

W

Remove accumulated debris from mower to avoid fire hazard.

Make sure tractor PTO spring collar slides freely and is seated firmly in mower driveline spline groove.

soled work shoes and protective

-

activated locking

W

Inspect area to be cut and remove stones, branches or other hard objects that might thrown, causing injury or damage.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY

Keep bystanders away from equipment while it

W

is in operation. Never direct discharge toward anyone.

W

Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. Keep hands and feet away from mower while

tractor engine is running. Stay clear moving parts.

If

your tractor is equipped with a

W

must wear your seat belt. Always comply with all state and local lighting

W

and marking requirements. No riders are allowed on tractor or mower.

W

Start engine from operator's seat after

W

disengaging tractor PTO and placing trans mission in neutral.

(Safety Rules continued on next page)

ROPS,

of

be

all

you

-

SR

4

F-7756

(1 0-

I1

89)

SAFETY

RULES

A

(Safety Rules

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY

continued

Operate

Do

Make sure area behind you is clear before operating in reverse.

Do

on slopes. Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on

slopes

Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during operation.

Stop mower and tractor immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn key, inspect and repair any damage before

resuming operation.

PTO

not operate PTO during transport.

not operate on steep slopes.

not stop, start or change directions suddenly

and rough terrain.

at

from

rpm maximum.

page)

off

engine, remove

IS

INVOLVED!

H

Turn tractor engine

mower to

or

maintenance.

BIO&

neath. Keep all persons away from operator control

area while performing adjustments, service or maintenance.

Make certain all movement of mower compo nents has stopped before opening blade access cover.

Frequently check blades. They should be sharp,

free of nicks and cracks and securely fastened.

Your dealer can supply genuine replacement blades. Substitute blades may not meet original equipment specifications and may be dangerous.

ground before performing-any service

mower securely before working under

off,

remove key and lower

A

-

Block mower securely before working under neath.

Disengage power to mower, lower to ground, stop engine, set parking brake and remove key before dismounting tractor.

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing

to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear

sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes, hands, hearing and head. Block mower securely for storage.

-

Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws

and

check that all cotter pins are properly

installed to ensure mower is Ensure all safety decals are installed and in

good condition. Ensure shields and guards are properly

installed and

in

good condition.

STORAGE

NOTES

in

a

safe condition.

SR

I1

F-7756

(1

0-89)

5

SAFETY DECALS

A

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

Replace Immediately

DO NOT OPEN BLADE ACCESS

COVER UNTIL ALL COMPONENTS

AVE STOPPED.

12023/

1

If

Damaged!

*

2

A

KEEP

ENTANGLEMENT WITH ROTATING

DRIVE PARTS

CAUSE INJURY KEEP ALL DRIVE SHIELDS & GUARDS

IN PLACE AND IN GOOD CONDITION. ALLOW NO RIDERS.

AWAY!

OR

FALLING OFF CAN

OR

DEATH.

7507.7

DE1458

TO AVOID

Sr

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL & FOLLOW

ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. EQUIPMENT QUICKLY IN AN EMERGENCY.

(CONTACT

*

KEEP SHIELDS AND GUARDS IN PLACE. KEY BEFORE WORKING UNDERNEATH.

KEEP CLEAR OF DRIVES AND BELTS.

*

LOWER IMPLEMENT, STOP ENGINE AND PERSONS TO RUN EQUIPMENT. REMOVE KEY BEFORE DISMOUNTING.

*

CLEAR MOWING AREA OF DEBRIS. DECREASE SPEED WHEN TURNING.

*

DO NOT OPERATE MOWER IN VICINITY OF OTHER PERSONS. NO RIDERS.

DEALER

FOR

MANUALS.)

SERIOUS

INJURY

Sr

*

OR

DEATH:

KNOW HOW TO STOP TRACTOR AND

BLOCK UP IMPLEMENT AND REMOVE

ALLOW NO CHILDREN

BE CAREFUL ON UNEVEN TERRAIN.

DO NOT OPERATE IN TRANSPORT POSITION.

OR

UNQUALIFIED

3

4

KEEP

THROWN OBJECTS OR BLADE CONTACT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

KEEP DISCHARGE CHUTE AND

SHIELDS

AWAY!

IN

PLACE.

finm

DB

1970

(Safety Decals continued

31

399

DE1519

on

next page)

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F-7756

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SAFETY

DECALS

A

(Safety

I

ATTENTION!

Decals continued

2000

HIGHER

CAUSE EQUIPMENT FAILURE

AND PERSONAL INJURY.

RPM

PTO SPEEDS CAN

from

PTO

Replace Immediately

ALERT! YOUR SAFETY

page)

ONLY

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5

6

If

Damaged!

SHIELD

DO

IS

INVOLVED!

MISSING

NOT OPERATE

A

KEEP

ROTATING DRIVE LINE

*

ENTANGLEMENT CAN CAUSE

SERIOUS INJURY

*

KEEP ALL DRIVE SHIELDS AND GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN GOOD CONDITION.

*

TRACTOR PTO YOKE MUST BE

LOCKED IN PLACE.

*

ADJUST TRACTOR HITCH TO PROPER DIMENSIONS.

AWAY!

OR

DEATH.

DE3108

29029

DB1518

9

SHIELD

DO

7

8

-

Serial Number Plate

NOT OPERATE

MISSING

DE2410

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F-7756

(1

0-89)

7

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

and the proper toque

except

when specific torque values are assigned in manual text.

to

determine the grade of

bolts

Bolt Head Markings

SAE Grade

(No

Dashes)

2

SAE Grade

(3

Radial Dashes)

5

(6

Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton-Meters)

Bolt

Diameter

1 14

511 6

318

711 6

1 /2

911 6

518 314 718

1 1-118

1-114

1-318 1-112

(In.)

SAE Grade

6 (8)

23 (31) 37

~~~~~

111

350 (475) 450 (610)

600 (815)

920 (1250)

2

(50)

(77)

(150)

SAE Grade

11 (1 21 (28) 13 (1 8) 38 (52)

55

85 (115) 57 125 (170) 82 (111) 1 75

300 (410) 200 (270) 450 (610) 280 (380)

885 (1200)

1255 (1 700) 1620 (2200) 675 (915)

2200 (2990)

5

5)

(75)

(240)

SAE Grade

Radial Dashes)

SAE Grade

14

25

55

80 120 (165) 180

230

440 (600) 720

1035 (1 400) 680 (925)

8

(1 9) (34)

(75)

(1 10)

(245) (31

0)

(975)

ATF

.......

Automatic Transmission Fluid

...............................................

F

GA

..............................................

GR

(5,

etc.)

...................

HT

...................................

.................................................

m

........................................

mm

HARDWARE ABBREVlATlONS

M

.............................................

MPa

Female

Gauge N

Grade

(5,

etc.)

Heat Treated

Meter NPSM

Millimeter Mechanical

............................

.........................................

NC

.........................

NF

..............................

...........

National Pipe Straight

Mega Pascal

National Coarse

National Fine

8

Male

Newton

NPT

..................

.................................................

P SAE

.................

UNC

............................

UNF

.................................

UNS

............................

National Pipe Thread

Society

Pitch

of

Automotive

Engineers

Unified Coarse

Unified Fine

Unified Special

F-7756

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0-89)

ASSEMBLY

Be familiar with all safety practices on pages 4 and

5.

Make certain all movement of cutter components has stopped before openlng blade

clothing to

access

Always wear relatively

parts.

and protective equlpment for eyes, hands,

hearlng and head.

Operate PTO

Turn

mower to ground before performing any

senrke

neath.

area whlle

or

flmly

Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes

tractor engine

Block mower securely before working under

Keep all persons away from operator control

malntenance.

Make sure tractor PTO sprlng-activated

locklng collar slldes freely and

In

cover.

tight and belted

avoid entanglement

at

2,000

rpm maxlmum.

off,

remove key, lower

or

rnalntenance.

perfonnlng adjustments, senrlce

In

Is

mower drlvellne spline groove.

moving

seated

The mower is shipped partially assembled. Assembly will be easier

and loosely assembled before tightening hardware. Recommended torque. values for hardware are located on page

Select a suitable working area. Lay parts and hardware out to make location easy. Refer to

illustrations, accompanying text, parts lists and

exploded view drawings.

'8.

Left Side Skid

(figure

NOTE:

under the mower frame to raise it The left side shield

-

guards.

place and in good condition. Attach left side shield

shown with Attach left side skid

shown with

Do

adjustment when cutting height is set.

1)

To make installation easier, put blocks

Do

not operate mower unless they are in

bolts

(1)

bolts

(1).

not tighten this hardware as the skid will require

if

components are aligned

and

Shield

(7)

and skid

(7)

to mower frame

and flange locknuts

(6)

to

mower frame

lockwashers

Installation

off

the floor.

(6)

also sewe

(2)

and nuts

(4).

(5)

as

(3).

Removing Mower From

Remove mower components from the comer fillers.

Remove lag screws from crating brackets on both sides of the mower. Remove mower frame from

box.

Box

DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS

Assembly dealer. It should be delivered to the owner completely assembled, lubricated and adjusted for

normal mowing conditions.

Complete check list on page

complete.

F-7756

of

this mower is the responsibility of the

3

when assembly is

(1

0-89)

9

1.

318

x

1

"

2.

318"

Lockwasher

3. 3/8"

4.

5.

6.

7.

Hex nut

318

"

Flanged locknut Mower frame Left side skid Left side shield

Figure

Bolt

1.

Left Skid & Shield Installation

Front Corner Baffle Installation

Attach front corner baffle as shown and attach with nuts

(9).

Ensure both slde skids, the left side shield and elther the are installed.

dkcharge chute

(5)

up under mower frame

bolts

(8)

or

rlght slde shleid

(figure

and flange lock

2)

When right side shield install side shield baffle baffle

(6)

-

locknut to side shield as shown. Attach side shield with

to mower frame with bolt

(9)

as shown. Attach front end of baffle

(4)

with bolt

bolts

(7)

and flange locknuts

Discharge Chute Installation

(4)

is installed, you must

(6).

Attach rear portion of

(8)

and flange

(8)

and flange locknut

(4)

to mower frame

(9)

as shown.

(figure

2)

(6) (9)

~~

I

Right Side Shield & Baffle Installation

(flgure 2)

FRONT CORNER

INSTALLATION

The discharge chute

(6)

baffle

(3)

locknuts

and side shield

to right side of mower with

(9)

as shown.

Right Side Skid Installation

The right skid operate mower unless it is in place and in good condition.

Attach right side skid

shown with

(11).

require adjustment when cutting height is set.

bolts

Do

not tighten this hardware as the skid will

Caster Arm Installation

(3)

may be installed

(4).

Attach discharge chute

bolts

(2)

also serves as a guard.

(2)

to mower frame

(7),

lockwashers

(figure

in

(7)

and flange

(figure

(10)

3)

place of

2)

Do

not

(1)

as

and nuts

INSTALLATION

1.

Mower

2.

Right side skid

3.

Discharge chute

4.

Right side shield

5.

Front corner baffle

6.

Side shield baffle

7.

3/8 x 1

8. 3/8 x 3/4"

9.

3/8"

10. 3/8"

11. 3/8" Figure 2.

frame

"

Bolt

Flanged hex locknut Lockwasher Hex nut

Right Skid, Shield & Discharge Chute

Carriage

bolt

D83052A

1.

2.

3.

4. 1/2 X 1-1/2"

5.

6.

10

Mower frame Caster arm Adjustment bracket

Bolt

1/2 x 1-3/4"

1/2"

Flanged hex locknut

Figure

Carriage bolt

3.

Caster

Arm

Dm1

A

Installation

F-7756

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0-89)

HONDA RM752A User Manual

CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

INTRODUCTION

GENERAL INFORMATION

SAFETY DECALS

ASSEMBLY