Honda Automobiles H5518 User Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Honda attachment for your tractor. This manual covers the assembly, operation and maintenance of the Hon-

da mid-mount rotary mower for the H5518 tractor, type A2 (Two Wheel Drive Model) and A4 (Four Wheel Drive Model).

Read this manual and the Owner’s Manual for the Honda H5518 Tractor before you operate the rotary mower.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.

No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the rotary mower

and should remain with the rotary mower when sold. READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY. Pay special attention to

these symbols and any instructions that follow: m

--Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury or death could

m -Indicates that equipment or property damage can result if in-

NOTE: Gives helpful information.

Honda tractors are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions. Operating this tractor requires special effort on your part to ensure your safety and the safety of others.

or property damage. Read and understand this Owner’s Manual before operating this tractor.

If a problem should arise, or if you have any questions about your tractor,

-Indicates serious injury or death WILL result if instructions are not followed.

result if instructions are not followed.

Indicates a possibility that minor injury can result if instructions are not followed.

structions are not followed.

Using this product for a purpose not intended may cause injury

1. SAFETY INFORMATION

2. SERIAL NUMBER

3. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .............................................

4. INSTALLING MOWER ..........................................................

1. Loose parts ....................................................................

2. How to measure hardware and components

3. Installation of front tensioner bracket

4. Installation of lift link

5. Installation of driven pulley

6. Installation of cutter deck

7. Installation of deck belt

8. Leveling the cutter deck

9. Adjustment of cutter deck lift link

5. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

1. Cutter deck cleaning (exterior)

2. Deck drive belt

3. Blade condition

6. OPERATION

1. Adjusting cutting height

2. Descent speed adjustment

3. Starting

4. Two and four wheel drive (A4 Type only)

5. Mowing

6. Cutting patterns

7. Stopping

7. MAINTENANCE

1. Maintenance schedule

2. Deck drive belt replacement

3. Cutter deck removal

4. Blade belt inspection and replacement

5. Cutter deck cleaning

6. Cutter deck installation

7. Blade bolt tightness/Blade replacement

8. Fastener tightness/Lubrication points

8. STORAGE

9. TROUBLESHOOTING

10. SPECIFICATIONS

11. WARRANTY SERVICE

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1. SAFETY INFORMATION

Read all safety instructions before operating.

DISCHARGE GUARD WHILE BLADE IS TURNING.

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DISCHARGE GUARD WHILE BLADE IS TURNING.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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

Operator Responsibility

Keep the tractor in good operating condition. Operating a tractor in poor, or questionable condition could result in serious injury. Be sure all safety devices are in working order and warning labels are in place, these items are installed for your safety. Know how to stop the engine and attachments quickly in case of emergency. Understand the use of all controls. Allowing anyone to operate this tractor without proper instruction may result in injury. Allowing passengers to ride on the tractor or any of its attachments may cause the tractor to tip over. Wear sturdy, full coverage footwear. Operating this tractor barefoot, or with open toe shoes or sandals increases your risk of injury. Dress sensibly. Loose clothing may get caught in moving parts, increasing your risk of injury. Be alert. Operating this tractor when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol or drugs may result in serious injury. Keep all persons and pets away from the operating area.

Child Safety

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.

l Allowing children to ride as passengers on the tractor can be

dangerous.

l Keep children indoors and supervised at all times when any outdoor

power equipment is being used nearby. Young children move quickly and are attracted to the tractor and the operating activity especially if they have been given rides before.

l Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Be

alert, and turn the machine off if children enter the area. Use extreme care when backing up, and when approaching corners, shrubs, trees, and other obstructions that might hide children from sight.

l Children should never be allowed to operate the tractor, even under

adult supervision.

Fire and Burn Hazard

. Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode.

Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Keep gasoline out of reach of children.

l Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped.

l Allowed the engine to cool before refueling. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel

may ignite.

l The accumulation of dry grass and leaves around the engine, the ex-

haust system, or on top of the cutter deck (especially around the pulleys) may ignite.

l It is illegal in some areas to operate an engine without a USDA qualified

spark arrester. Periodic maintenance is required to keep it functioning as designed.

The engine and exhaust system become very hot during operation and re-

main hot for a while after stopping. Contact with hot engine components

can cause burn injuries and can ignite some materials.

l Avoid touching a hot engine or exhaust system. l Allow the engine to cool before performing maintenance or storing the

tractor indoors.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death.

l If you run the engine in an area that is confined, or even partially enclos-

ed, the air you breathe could contain a dangerous amount of exhaust gas. To keep exhaust gas from building up, provide adequate ventilation.

Blade Hazard

The cutting blades are sharp, and they turn at high speed. Accidental con-

tact can cause serious injury.

l Keep your hands and feet away from the mower deck while the engine

is running.

l Stop the engine, disengage the Power Take Off (P.T.O.) clutch and

remove the key before inspection or maintenance of the deck or blades.

l Disconnect the spark plug caps to prevent any possibility of accidental

starting. Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the blades when cleaning out the mower deck, or when inspecting or replacing the blades.

Thrown Object Hazard

Objects hit by the blades can be thrown from the tractor with great force, and may cause serious injury.

l Before mowing, clear the mowing area of sticks, stones, dog bones,

and other litter and loose objects. Mow only in daylight, or in well-lit areas at night, so you can see and avoid objects in the grass.

l Before operating the tractor, be sure the side discharge guard is down,

or that the optional grass catcher bags and discharge chute are in place.

l Disengage the Power Take Off (P.T.O.1 lever to stop the blades before

crossing a gravel driveway or any other area with loose stones.

l Always inspect the mower for damage after striking a foreign object.

Repair or replace any damaged parts before continued use.

l Broken pieces thrown from a worn or damaged blade can cause serious

injury. Always inspect the blades before using the tractor.

Operation

Be sure to fasten the seat belt whenever driving the tractor with the Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) attached. Use of either device

(seat belt or ROPS) without the other will increase the chance of injury

in a rollover.

Adjust the seat belt so that it is not slack.

Be sure that the main Transmission lever is in “Neutral” the front and rear P.T.O. levers are in the “OFF” position before starting the engine.

Operate the tractor and its attachments at low speed until you become

familiar with all of its operating characteristics and controls.

Do not operate the tractor or its attachments without ensuring the area

in front and behind is clear of people and.pets.

Sudden stops of the tractor while driving at high speed or sudden startup with the steering wheels turned fully in one direction, could cause

the tractor to overturn.

This tractor utilizes Four Wheel Steering (4WS) for a tighter turning circle and greater mobility than tractors with conventional steering. However, the feel of 4WS is slightly different from other tractors. Practice driving in a wide, safe area.

Never operate the tractor or its attachments when visibility is diminished by darkness or bad weather; you ability to see obstacles will become impaired.

Watch out for rocks, roots, holes and other obstacles that may cause the Tractor to overturn.

It is illegal to operate this tractor on public streets, roads, or highways.

l To avoid injury to yourself and others, before leaving the Tractor unat-

tended, ALWAYS,

- park on level ground.

- disengage the power take-off.

- lower the attachment(s).

- Lock the parking brake.

stop the engine.

and remove the key.

l Be sure to follow the instructions below whenever applying the dif-

ferential lock.

- Be sure that the main transmission lever is set in 4th gear or lower,

and reduce engine speed before applying the differential lock.

- Do not apply while turning the tractor. Use the lock only when driving straight ahead.

- Do not rest your foot on the lock pedal while the lock is not in use.

- Never apply while driving on a paved surface.

Operation on Slopes

l This tractor and its attachments are intended for use on relatively flat

terrain.

l When operating the tractor on a slope, always drive up and down the

face of the grade. Turning or driving across the face of a slope may cause the tractor to overturn.

l If you find it necessary to park on a grade, be sure to lock the parking

brake and securely block the wheels.

l To avoid loss of control or overturning, always reduce speed and exer-

cise extreme caution when operating on sloping or uneven surfaces.

l Attempting to change gears while operating the tractor on a slope may

adversely affect vehicle stability and control and severe personal injury could result.

l Avoid rapidly backing down, or rapidly accelerating up a sloping

surface.

l To avoid loss of control or overturning, do not turn or stop on sloping

surfaces.

l When descending a slope, disengaging the clutch or shifting to neutral

can cause a loss of control that may result in severe personal injury.

l Do not operate the tractor near the edge of a ditch or an embankment,

slipping off the edge could lead to severe personal injury and equipment damage.

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

l Before performing maintenance/inspection, read the instructions

thoroughly.

l Before cleaning, inspecting or servicing the tractor, be sure to

- Turn off and lower any attachments.

- Stop the engine and remove the key.

- Remove the spark plug caps.

l If you hit an object, stop the engine and inspect the Tractor and its at-

tachments. Fix any damage before you resume operation.

l Operating the tractor with damaged, worn or broken parts may result in

severe personal injury.

l Leaves, grass clippings,

oil and other combustible materials can become a fire hazard. Be sure the body, engine and drive mechanism areas are kept clean.

l All nuts, bolts and fasteners must be tight. l Do not change the engine governor settings or the engine may be

damaged.

STORAGE SAFETY

l To avoid the possibility of fire, allow the engine and exhaust system to

cool before storing the tractor in an enclosed space or near combustible materials.

l When storing the tractor, be sure to apply the parking brake and remove

the ignition switch key.

l Drain all gasoline from the carburetor and fuel tank, and disconnect the

battery ground cable.

2. SERIAL NUMBER

The serial number are used to identify your rotary mower and may be required by the dealer when ordering replacement parts.

The MM46 serial number is located on the right side of the deck.

The MK4618 serial number is located on the right side of the front tensioner bracket.

Record the number here for your reference.

MM46 Serial number:

MK4618 Serial number:

MM46 SERIAL NUMBER

MK4616 SERIAL N

3. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

GAUGE WHEELS

ANTI-SCALP ROLLERS

BLADES

4. INSTALLING MOWER

l The rotary mower should be installed by an authorized Honda dealer

unless the owner has proper tools and feels he is mechanically qualified.

l To prevent accidental start-up, remove the ignition switch key, and

disconnect the spark plug caps before installing the mower.

Install with the tractor on level ground. Lock the parking brake, set the transmission lever in “N” (Neutral) and the front and rear P.T.O. levers in the “OFF” positions.

1. Loose parts Before assembling the rotary mower, check for any missing or damaged

parts. 0 Indicates the loose parts furnished with H5518 Tractor. 0 Indicates the loose parts furnished with MM46Kl Rotary mower.

* Indicates the loose parts furnished with MK4618 Tensioner kit.

OLIFT LINK SHAFT

QCUTTER DECK LIFT ROD

@ OPLAIN WASHER

OLIFT LINK

OLOCK N’J’ OSPJT PIN OLlFT ARM

OLIFARM- ~

OPLAIN WASHER

] FRONT TENSIONER BRACKET ]

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OFRONT HITCH PIVOT A

ODRIVE PULLEY

ORIGHT LIFT ARM

81 -SPECIAL FLANGE BOLT

8 x 20 mm (Shouldered)

OLEFT CUTTER DECK LIFT

ARM

*FRONT P.T.O. ASSEMBLY

(Front Tensioner bracket)

NSIONER SPRING

l 2-TENSIONER BRACKET

FLANGE BOLTS 8 x 16 mm (Shouldered)

QG-FLANGE BOLTS 8 x 25 mm

( CUTTER DEC

PROTECTOR

*REAR LINK SHAFT

ONT DECK LINKS

l LlNCH PIN

“DRIVEN PULLEY

l FLANGE BOLTS

‘DRIVE V-BELT

*BELT STOPPER COLLARS

ODISCHARGE COVER

DV-BELT DRIVEN STOPPER

(Belt Stopper A)

QFLANGE BOLT

8xl6mm

2. How to measure hardware and components:

MILLIMETERS

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5mm 8mm 12 mm

PLAIN WASHERS Washers are specified by inside diameter in this manual.

14 mm 16 mm

NUTS ARE SPECIFIED BY INSIDE DIAMETER (AT THREAD DEPTH)

INSIDE DIAMETER

3. Installation of front tensioner bracket

1. Remove and retain the lower cover 6 by removing the 8 x 16 mm flange bolts.

FLANGE BOLTS 8xl6mm

LOWEk COVER B

2. Install the drive pulley on the front P.T.O. shaft using an 8 x 20 mm special flange (shouldered) bolt. Tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

Torque specification: 2.2 kg-m (16 ft-lb)

DRIVE &JLLEY

SPEClAi FLANGE

BOLT 8 x 20 mm

3. Position the front tensioner bracket on the frame and install using two of the bolts removed in Step 1 and the two shouldered tensioner bracket bolts, Tighten the bolts to the specified torque while holding the front tensioner bracket firmly against the frame. Retain the re-

maining four bolts.

Torque specification: 2.2 kg-m (‘I6 ft-lb)

TENSIONER BRACKET FLANGE BOLTS 8 x 16 mm

(Shouldered)

FLANGE BOLTS 8xl6mm

FRONT TENSIONER BRACKET

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Insert the end of the tensioner spring into the hole in the tensioner arm. Hook the other end into the frame tab as shown.

5. Install the front hitch pivot A on the frame from the inside. Install the tensioner guard on the frame from the outside as shown, using the

six 8 x 25 mm flange bolts and tighten to the specified torque.

Torque specification: 2.2 kg-m (16 ft-lbl

FRONT HITCH PIVOT A

FLANGE BOLTS 8x25mm

TENSIONER GUARD

4. Installation of lift link

- 1. Pump grease through the grease fitting to lubricate the lift arm shaft. Insert the lift arm shaft through the bracket on the main frame from

the left side. Adjust the length of the deck lift rod to 370-372 mm

(14.6- 14.6 in), then tighten the nut securely. Install the deck lift rod in the hole in the lift arm bracket. Place the plain washer over the

end of the deck lift rod and insert the lock pin through the end. Recommended Grease: Multipurpose Grease

PLAIN WASHER

LOCK PIN

DECK LIFT ROD

LEFT LIFT ARM

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LIFT ARM SHAFT

GREASE FITTING

- 2. Slide the right lift arm onto the end of the lift arm shaft. Install the lift arm pin through the lift arm shaft and secure with the lock pin.

LIFT ARM PIN

RIGHT LIFT ARM

LIFT ARM SHAFT

LOCK PIN

- 3. Loosen the six 8 x 20 mm Flange bolts fastening the right and left link pivots. Slide the lift link shaft through the holes in the pivots as shown. Retighten the 8 x 20 mm flange bolts securely.

Recommended Grease: Multipurpose Grease

LIFT LINK

SHAFT

- 4. Lubricate the lift arm pin with grease, then insert the threaded end of the lift arm pin through the front link arm and install the lock nut on the end of the pivot. Tighten the lock nut securely.

Slide the lift link assembly onto the lift link shaft on the frame, and

the lift arm pin through the hole in the lift link rod, simultaneously.

Insert the end of the deck lift rod through the hole in the lift link assembly. Install the plain washer over the end of the deck lift rod and insert the lock pin through the end as shown. Install plain washer over lift link shaft and insert the shaft pin through the end of the lift link shaft and secure with the lock pin. Install the plain washer over the end of the lift arm pin. Insert the split pin through the end of the lift arm pin and bend the legs away from each other.

LOCK NUT

LINK SHAFT

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Honda Automobiles H5518 User Manual

CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

STORAGE SAFETY