Honda Automobiles HT-R3009 User Manual
OWNER'S MANUAL
Riding Mower
HT-R3009
©1986 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. — All Rights Reserved
Thank you for purchasing a Honda riding mower.
This manual. covers the operation and maintenance of the Honda
HT-R3009 riding mower, type SA (side discharge).
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 riding mower
and should remain with the riding mower when sold.
Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words:
A DANGER: Indicates severe personal injury or loss of life will result if in-
structions are not followed.
m Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of
life if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION: Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage
if instructions are not followed.
NOTE: Gives helpful information.
If a problem should arise, or if you have any questions about the riding
mower, consult an authorized riding mower Honda dealer.
Honda riding mowers are designed to give safe and dependable service if
operated according to instructions.
m Operating a riding mower requires special effort to ensure the
safety of the operator and the safety of others. Read and understand this
Owner’s Manual before operating the riding mower; failure to do so could
result in personal injury or equipment damage.
It is illegal in some areas to operate a gasoline engine without a U.S.D.A.
qualified spark arrester; check local laws and regulations. You can purchase an optional spark arrester for this riding mower from your authorized
Honda riding mower dealer.
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. 1986, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................
2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ..............................................
3. CONTROLS .........................................................................
4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .....................................................
5. OPERATION ........................................................................
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Starting the engine ............................................................
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Mowing
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Stopping the engine .......................................................... 31
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High altitude operation
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6. TRANSPORTING ...................................................................
7. MAINTENANCE ...................................................................
8. STORAGE ...........................................................................
9. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................
10. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................
1 1; WIRING DIAGRAM ...............................................................
12. WARRANTY SERVICE ...........................................................
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING LABEL LOCATIONS
Read these WARNING LABELS before you ride!
BREAD OWNER’S MANUAL GEfORE OPERATlNG
.OPERATOR ONL”. DO NOT CARRY
WSSENGERS.
BYAYlMUM SAfE OPERATING ANGLE
10 DEGREES.
(17% GRADE)
BREDUCE SPEED WHEN TURNING OR
OPERATING ON SLOPES.
DSTOP ENGINE BEFORE REMOVING GRASS
CATCHER OR CLEANING DISCHARGE CHUTE
IHELP ALL SHIELDS AND SAFET” DEVICES
IN PLACE.
SHEEP PEOPLE AND PETS AT A SAFE DISTANCE
WHILE OPERATING.
.T”lS RIDING MOWER IS ND7 LEGAL FOR
USE ON PUBLIC STREETS OR WIGHWAVS.
IO-MAX.
GASOLINE
STOP ENGINE, AVOID
SPARKS, AND
WHEN REFUELING.
IS FLAMMABLE
OPEN
HEAT,
FLAME
VES TO MOTE
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RIDING MOWER SAFETY
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Operating a riding mower ,requires special efforts on your part to
ensure your safety and the safety’ of others. Know these requirements
before you operate the riding mower.
SAFE OPERATING RULES
l Always make a pre-operation inspection (page 161 before you operate
the riding mower; you may prevent an accident or equipment damage.
All parts, especially guards and shields, should be in good condition, and
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securely fastened in place.
l Be sure all nuts, bolts and screws are tight, especially the blade moun-
ting bolts.
l Do not remove any guards, warning labels, shields or safety devices;
they are installed for your safety.
Know how to stop the engine and blade quickly. Thoroughly understand
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operation of all controls.
l Never permit anyone to operate the riding mower without proper
instructions.
Do not allow passengers to ride on the mower or any of its attachments.
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l Children should not be permitted to operate this riding mower.
l Because of the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning, do not run the
engine indoors.
To prevent serious injury, never put your hands or feet under the cutter
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deck.
l Do not operate the riding mower while barefoot. Wear sturdy shoes or
boots and clothing that is not loose.
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l Be alert. Do not operate the riding mower when you are tired, ill or under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
l Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
l Watch out for and avoid rocks, roots, holes and other obstacles.
l If you hit an object, stop and inspect the riding mower; repair any
damage before you operate the mower again.
l Replace damaged, worn or broken parts immediately.
l Do not operate near the edge of a ditch or an embankment.
BEFORE MOWING
l Before mowing, always clear the lawn of stones, sticks or other debris.
These objects could be thrown out by the spinning blade and cause an
injury or equipment damage.
l Select a safe operating speed (gear position) for the area to be,mowed.
5th gear should be used only while driving to and from the storage area.
l Always ensure that the area in front of and behind the riding mower is
clear of people, pets and debris before starting.
l Be very careful when you operate the riding mower in Reverse.
l Do not mow in Reverse unless it is absolutely necessary.
OPERATION ON SLOPES
l This riding mower is intended for use on relatively flat terrain. Do not use
on sloped surfaces exceeding 10 degrees (17% grade). This angle may
be further reduced by the condition and type of surface.
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Maximum safe operating
angle
MAXIMUM 10” (17% GRADE)
O’MAX
l If mowing on a sloping surface, always drive up and down the face of
the grade. Never turn or drive across the face of the slope.
l To prevent loss of control or overturning, always reduce speed and exer-
cise extreme caution when operating on sloping or uneven surfaces.
l Avoid turning or stopping on sloping surfaces; see page 30 for special
instructions.
l Do not back down or rapidly accelerate up a sloping surface; see page
30 for special instructions.
l When mowing on slopes, empty the grass bags when they are half full.
On a slope, the weight of full bags may cause the mower to tip over.
CLEANING AND STORAGE
l Leaves, grass clippings, oil and other combustible materials can become
a fire hazard. Be sure to keep the engine compartment, the upper cutter
deck surfaces and the belt and pulley areas clean.
l Stop the engine before removing the grass bags or cleaning the
discharge chute.
l Check the condition of the grass catcher bags frequently. For your safe-
ty, replace any bag that is worn on deteriorated.
l Always empty the grass catcher bags when mowing is completed.
Damp, decomposing grass clippings generate heat and can become a
fire hazard.
l To reduce the possibility of fire, allow the engine and exhaust system to
cool before storing the mower in an enclosed space or near combustible
materials.
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
SEAT
SHIFT
LEVER -
STEERING WHEEL
MUFFLER
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DISCHARGE CHUTE
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BRAKE PEDAL
PARKING BRAKE
LEVER
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POWER TAKE-OFF
(P.T.0) LEVER \
DECK HEIGHT
ADJUSTING LEVER
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REAR BODY
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Engine compartment
AIR Cl.
FUEL VALVE
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BATTE
OIL DRAIN PLUG
PLUG
OIL FILLER CAP
3. CONTROLS
1. Engine switch
ralm Always remove the key from the engine switch whenever the
riding mower is -unattended to prevent children or unauthorized persons
from starting the engine.
This riding mower is equipped with an automotive type ignition switch,
which controls all the electrical circuits. The switch is located on the righthand side in front of the gear shift lever.
Key positions:
NOTE: The starter motor will not work unless the shift lever is in NEUTRAL
and the P.T.O. lever is in the OFF (Disengaged) position.
“START” to start the engine
“ON” to run the engine after starting
“OFF” to stop the engine.
ENGINE SWITCH
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2. Throttle lever
The throttle lever controls engine speed from SLOW (idle) to FAST (max
speed). START (CHOKE) is for starting a cold engine.
THROTTLE LEVER
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3. Cutter deck height adjusting lever
This lever is used to raise and lower the cutter deck. To adjust the cutting
height, squeeze the handle lock and then press in and hold the set button.
Raise or lower the lever until the desired cutting height appears on the
indicator. At that point, release the set button and the handle lock. Be sure the
handle lock returns to its normal position when released.
Cutting height: 1 .O, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 in.
CAUTION:
l To avoid damage to the cutter deck, always raise it fully when driving the
lawn tractor to and from the mowing area; this provides maximum ground
clearance.
l To avoid damaging or disabling the. handle locking mechanism, never
attempt to screw the adjusting lever’s set button in or out.
CUTTER DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER
INDICATOR
4. Shift lever
SET BUTTON
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This lever is used to select one of the five f&ward speeds, neutral, or reverse.
The drive clutch automatically disengages while the lever is being moved. The
clutch will then engage automatically when put into gear unless the brake
pedal is depressed.
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Do not operate the shift lever on a slope.
CAUTION: Bring the riding mower to a complete stop before shifting from a
forward speed to reverse, or from reverse to a forward speed. Shifting
between forward and reverse speeds while the riding mower is moving can
cause transmission damage.
When shifting from one forward speed range to another while moving, do not
force the shift lever and do not shift up or down more than one slot at a time.
NOTE: The riding mower will pull
away from a stop in any speed range.
No shifting is necessary.
5th speed is not recommended for
mowing but may be used for driving
the riding mower from one area to
another.
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5. Power Take-Off (P.T.O.) lever
This lever engages and disengages the power take-off clutch to drive the
blade.
Lever positions: ON (Engaged)........ Blade turns
OFF (Disengaged). . . . Blade stops
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ON (Engaged)
P.T.O. LEVER
NOTE: An interlock switch prevents the engine from starting unless the
P.T.O. lever is in the OFF position.
6. Brake pedal
Depressing the pedal will first disengage the riding mower drive clutch. As
you continue to depress the pedal, the brake will be applied to stop the
riding mower.
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When the clutch pedal is released, the clutch will automatically engage
smoothly.
CAUTION: Releasing the brake pedal too slowly can cause the clutch to
slip, and may lead to premature clutch wear.
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7. Warning buzzer
The warning buzzer has two functions which are described below.
A. Low oil level alarm (intermittent beeping sound)
If the oil level falls to a predetermined level while the engine is running,
the warning buzzer will beep on and off. If this happens, stop the engine
immediately, check the engine oil level and add enough of the recommended oil to bring the level to the upper mark on the dipstick (See p.
17).
CAUTION: Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious
engine damage.
B. Parking brake reminder (steady buzzing sound)
The warning buzzer will sound continuously if the transmission is shifted
into gear while the parking brake is engaged. If you hear a steady buzz
from the warning buzzer, release the parking brake or shift the transmission into neutral immediately (See p. 15).
m Operating the riding mower with the parking brake set will
result in severe damage to the brake lining, and could lead to a complete
brake system failure.
CAUTION: If the alarm changes from a steady buzz to an on and off
beep when the parking brake is released, stop the engine immediately,
and check the engine oil level.
PARKING
BRAKE LEVER
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8. Parking brake lever
This lever is used to set the brake when the riding mower is parked. Pull the
lever fully up until the ratchet locks.
NOTE: The parking brake lever does not operate the automatic clutch.
Always put the transmission in neutral, or turn off the engine switch before
setting the parking brake. A warning buzzer will sound if the parking brake
is engaged while the transmission is in gear and the engine switch is ON.
CAUTION:
When washing the riding mower, do not allow water to get into the warning
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buzzer holes.
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Never park hte riding mower on a slope.
To release, pull the lever up slightly and press the lever set button, lower the
lever while holding the button in.
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Operating the riding mower with the parking brake set will result
in severe damage to the brake lining, and could lead to a complete brake
system failure.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
SET BUTTON
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5. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
For safe and efficient mowing, always make a pre-operation inspection
before mowing:
kam To prevent accidental start-up, remove the engine switch key,
and disconnect the spark plug cap before performing the pre-operation
inspection.
CAUTION:
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Inspect with the riding mower on level ground.
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Pull up the parking brake fully, set the shift lever in “N (Neutral)” and cutter
deck height adjusting lever in “OFF” position, and inspect.
1. Check the cooling air intake,
Make sure the cooling air intake screens are clean.
CAUTION: If the cooling air intake screens are blocked the engine may
overheat.
COOLING AIR INTAKE
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2. Check the engine oil level
CAUTION:
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Engine oil is a major factor affecti& engine performance and service life.
Non-detergent oil and 2-stroke engine oil are not recommended.
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Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage.
a. Place the riding mower on a level surface.
b. Lift the rear body, wipe dust and dirt from around the oil filler cap, remove
the cap and wipe the dipstick clean.
c. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in.
d. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick. If near or below the lower level
mark, fill to the upper level mark with the recommended oil.
Use Honda 4-stroke oil, or an equivalent high detergent, premium quality
motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturers’ re-
quirements for service classification SE or SF (Motor oils classified SE or SF
will show this designation on the container).
SAE 1 OW-40 is recommended for general, all-temperature use.
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEI!
3. Check the fuel level
Raise the rear body and check the fuel level.
Refill the tank to the upper level mark if necessary. Do not fill the fuel tank
above the UPPER level mark.
Your engine F designed to use any gasoline that has a pump octane
number ( ’
M ) of 86 or higher,
or that has a research oc-
tane number zf 91 or higher. Gasoline pumps at service station normally
display the pump octane number.
We recommend that you use unleaded fuel because it produces fewer
engine and spark plug deposits and extends the life of exhaust system
components.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid
getting dirt, dust or water in the fuel tank. Use of a lower octane gasoline
can cause.persistent “pinging” or heavy “spark knock” (a metallic rapping
norse) whrch, If severe, can lead to engine damage.
CAUTION: If “spark knock” or “pinging” occurs at a steady engine speed
under normal load, change brands of gasoline. If spark knock or pinging
persists, consult your authorized Honda dealer. Failure to do so is considered misuse, and damage caused by misuse is not covered by Honda’s
Limited Warranty.
Occasionally you may experience light spark knock while operating under
heavy loads. This is no cause for concern, it simply means your engine is
operating efficiently.
After refueling, be sure to tighten the fuel tank cap firmly.
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UPPER LEVEL
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Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions.
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Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or
allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where
gasoline is stored.
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Do not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After
refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely.
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Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the
engine.
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Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL
If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol (gasohol), be sure it’s octane
rating is at least as high as that recommended by Honda. There are two types
of “gasohol”: one containing ethanol, and the other containing methanol. Do
not use gasohol that contains more than 10% ethanol. Do not use gasoline
containing methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) that does not also contain
cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol. Never use gasoline containing more than 5% methanol, even if it has cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.
NOTE:
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Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from the use
of fuels that contain alcohol is not covered under the warranty.
Honda cannot endorse the use of fuels containing methanol since evidence
of their suitability is as yet incomplete.
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Before buying fuel from an unfamiliar station, try to find out if the fuel contains alcohol, if it does, confirm the type and percentage of alcohol used. If
you notice any undesirable operating symptoms while using a gasoline that
contains alcohol, or one that you think contains alcohol, switch to a
gasoline that you know does not contain alcohol.
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