Honda Automobiles H1000, H3000 User Manual

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DEALER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The installation of this kit must be performed by an authorized Honda riding mower dealer. These

instructions are provided for dealer use.

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 correctly installed, adjusted, and ready to use.

How to measure hardware and components:

MILLIMETERS

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5mm

6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 16 mm

WASHERS ARE

BY

INSIDE DIAMETER

NUTS ARE SPECIFIED BY

INSIDE DIAMETER

(AT THREAD DEPTH)

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INSIDE DIAMETER

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NUT AND BOLT DIAMETER

6 mm nuts and bolts

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8 mm nuts and bolts 15.2 2.1

1)

10

x

28

mm flange bolt (blade)

12

x

25

mm flange

bolts (

blade holder)

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TORQUE VALUES

ft-l

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7.2

kg-m

1.0

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36.2 5.0 49

61.5

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DEALER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MULCHING KIT CONTENTS

Mulching Blade

Swirl Guide

A

Swirl Guide B

Cover Plate

6x40mm

Flange Bolts

(2)

MULCHING KIT INSTALLATION

The mower deck must be removed from the riding mower to install the mulching kit. Refer to deck removal and installation instructions in the owner's manual or shop manual.

Installation requires drilling additional bolt holes. For your safety, wear eye protection when operating power tools.

1.

Remove the blade, blade holder, and

discharge chute (or lower chute

-

with the grass

block to prevent the blade from turning when removing the bolts.

BLADEWASHER

bagging kit). Use a wooden

if

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equipped

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12

x

25

mm

FLANGE

-

BOLT(2)

12

mm

LOCK

WASHER

6x55mm

Flange Bolt

8x35mm

Flange Bolts

6 mm

Washers

8 mm

Washers

Flat

(6)

Flat

(4)

6 mm Lock

(3)

8

mm Lock

(4)

(1)

(2)

Nuts

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BLADE HOLDER B

BLADE HOLDER A

H3000 Series Model Shown

2.

Clean and inspect the mower deck. The deck

of

must be free mulching kit to fit properly.

dents and deformities for the

2

3.

Temporarily install the cover plate on the

mower deck, using two 8 mm lock nuts.

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DEALER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

5.

Install the cover plate on the mower deck, using two 8 mm lock nuts.

A-

COVER PLATE

4. Hold swirl guide B against the cover plate. Insert a pencil through the holes in swirl guide

B to mark drilling points on the cover plate. Remove the cover plate from the mower deck.

Center punch and drill the cover plate at the pencil marks.

B

Attach swirl guide

two

8 x 35 mm flange bolts, 8 mm flat washers,

to the cover plate, using and 8 mm lock nuts. Install the bolts from inside the mower deck.

Install the nuts outside the mower deck. Use washers on both sides, as shown.

to

Tighten all 8 mm nuts and bolts

a torque

value of 15.2 ft-lb (2.1 kg-m).

8 mm LOCK

SWIRL

FANGE BOLT

COVER PLATE

6.

Place swirl guide one end against swirl guide

A in

the mower deck, with

B.

GUIDE

B

Use an 11/32 inch (8.4

-

8.7 mm) drill. Wear

eye protection when drilling.

Remove any burrs from the holes.

SWIRL GUIDE B HOLES

While holding swirl guide A in place, drill the first hole in the mower deck, using the hole in

swirl guide A as a drill guide.

Use a 1/4 inch (6.2 - 6.4 mm) drill. Wear eye

protection when drilling.

Remove any burrs from the hole.

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DEALER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

7. Install a 6

x

40 mm flange bolt, 6 mm washers,

and a 6 mm lock nut in the first hole, as shown. Tighten the 6 mm nut and bolt to a torque

value of 7.2 ft-lb (1.0 kg-m).

To

assure a good fit, mower deck holes must be drilled in sequence, and swirl guide be secured with nuts and bolts before drilling the next hole.

A

must

9.

Install a 6 x 40 mm flange bolt, 6 mm washers,

a

and

6 mm lock nut in the second hole, as

shown.

Tighten the 6 mm nut and bolt to a torque value of 7.2 ft

6x40

FLAN(

10.

Drill the third hole in the mower deck, using the hole

Use a 1/4 inch (6.2

-

lb (1.0 kg-m).

in swirl guide

-

SWIRL GUIDE A

SECOND

A

as a drill guide.

6.4 mm) drill. Wear eye

protection when drilling.

FLAT

iER

HOLE

6

mm FLATv

WASHERS

8.

Drill the second hole in the mower deck, using

the hole in swirl guide Use a 1/4 inch (6.2

A

as a drill guide.

-

6.4 mm) drill. Wear eye

protection when drilling.

Remove any burrs from the hole.

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1. Install a 6

x 55

mm flange bolt, 6 mm washers, and a 6 mm lock nut in the third hole, as shown.

Tighten the 6 mm nut and bolt to a torque

7.2

ft-lb

value of

6 mmFLAT

WASHERS

6

mm

LOCK

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(1.0 kg-m).

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6 x

55

FLANGE BOLT

mm

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