Honda Power Equipment BC100 User Manual

&OPERATOR’S MANUAL

BCIOOO BAGGER CART

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A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. And using this bagger cart is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating a bagger

cart. You must use your own good judgement. You will find important safety information in a variety of

forms, including:

l Safety Labels-on the bagger cart. l Safety

a and one of the following three words; DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

These words

l Safety Headings-such as IMPORTANT SAFETY

INFORMATION

Messages-preceded by a safety alert symbol

mean:

don’t follow

instruction&

don’t follow instructions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY ......................................................

SAFETY LABELS..

CONTROLS ................................................

BEFORE OPERATION ...............................

GENERAL ..................................................

CHECK MOWING AREA ............................... t

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

INSPECT THE BAGGER CART ......................

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .....

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.. .......... .5

OPERATION

CONNECTING THE BAGGER CART.. ............ .6

STARTING AND STOPPING MOWING

USE AS A UTILITY CART ..............................

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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE..

ASSEMBLY

THE IMPORTANCE OF ASSEMBLY.. ........... .13

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.. ....... .I3

REQUIREMENTS TORQUE VALUES

HARDWARE MEASURING CHART .............. .14

PARTS LIST ..............................................

ASSEMBLY ...............................................

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TRANSPORTING / STORAGE.. .............. .24

TRANSPORTING

STORAGE ................................................

SPECIFICATIONS

PARTS

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.. ............... .28

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l Safety Sections-such as BAGGER CART SAFETY l Instructions-how to use this bagger cart correctly

and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information-please

Date of Issue: September 1998

0 1998 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

read

it carefully.

SAFETY

SAFETY LABELS

The label shown here contains important safety information. Please read it carefully. This label is considered a permanent part of your side blower. If the label comes off or becomes hard to read, immediately contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer for a replacement label.

OBJECTS MAY BE THROWN FROM MOWER.

DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS GRASS CATCHER IS ATTACHED.

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CONTROLS

This chapter shows the bagger cart control locations and it tells you how the bagger controls work. It only covers controls relating to the bagger cart. Have your Honda tractor owner’s manual handy for reference while reading this chapter.

Rubber Strap

This rubber strap holds the cover open or closed. The strap connects to the frame washer to hold the cover

closed, or the grommet strap to hold it open.

FRAME WASHER

RUBBER STRAP

Dump Cloth

Use the dump cloth to empty the cart without tilting it. The

dump cloth lets you pull the clippings out easily.

Latch Handle

The latch handle is used to release the cart bed from the frame, so the cart bed can be tilted.

Lift Handle

Use the lift handle to tilt the cart bed after the latch handle

has been released.

GROMMET STRAP

DUMP CLOTH

LATCH HANDLE

HANDLE

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BEFORE OPERATION

For your safety, and to prolong the service life of your equipment, always inspect the bagger cart before

each use. Refer to the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE on page 12. Perform the Before Operation checks listed in the tractor’s manual.

CHECK MOWING AREA

For your safety and the safety of others, always inspect the area before mowing.

Objects

Anything which can be picked up by the mower deck is a potential hazard to you and others. Always

remove any large debris from the mowing area. Remove motor vehicles or other objects from the mowing area to prevent them from getting damaged.

People and Pets

People and animals near the mowing area can move into your path. Clear the area of pets, people, and

especially children. Their safety is your responsibility.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

Be sure to wear protective clothing such as long pants and eye protection which can lower your risk of

injury. Wear footwear that protects your feet. Wear ear protection to protect your hearing.

Do not wear loose fitting clothing, jewelry, scarves, ties, etc., which may get caught in moving parts. Tie up

or restrain long hair. Wear a dust mask when mowing in dusty conditions.

INSPECT THE BAGGER CART

Check the mounting bracket on the tractor, the clevis pins, spring clips and rubber straps and make sure they are all secure. Do not operate the bagger cart with any missing parts

Check the latch handle and make sure it has properly locked the cart bed to the frame.

Be sure the cover is secured down and the upper chute is properly attached before mowing.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Before operating the lawn tractor with the bagger cart installed for the first time, please review the safety information in the lawn tractor owner’s manual, and the previous chapter of this book, BEFORE

OPERATION.

For your safety, avoid starting or operating the tractor’s engine in an enclosed area such as a garage, Your tractor’s engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness or death.

The following precautions are suggested to help prevent accidents. Most accidents can be avoided by observing certain precautions. Read the following precautions before operating the bagger cart to help prevent accidents. Equipment should be operated only by those who are responsible and instructed to do so.

Operator Responsibility

Do not allow anyone to ride on the bagger cart.

Always move the PTO lever/knob,to OFF, shut the engine OFF, remove the ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operator’s position, leaving the bagger cart unattended or inspecting the bagger cart.

Be sure the area is clear of other people before operation. Stop the machine if anyone enters the area. Do not operate the bagger cart with children, pets or others nearby.

Watch out for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. Slow down before turning and approach blind corners cautiously.

Always observe the area ahead. Avoid obstacles and stay away from holes, ditches, soft or steep embankments and other potentially dangerous areas.

Wet surfaces reduce traction and stability. Always maintain proper traction.

Stop the tractor’s engine, then set the parking brake ON before connecting, disconnecting, or unloading

the bagger cart.

Children

Accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the tractor’s activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful eye of another responsible adult.

Be alert and turn off the machine if children enter the area.

Operation

Read the tractor owner’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the

tractor. Know how to stop the tractor and disengage the controls quickly.

Refer to the tractor owner’s manual for detailed instructions on starting the engine and parking.

Always remain in the operator’s seat of the tractor when operating the lawn tractor.

If you strike a foreign object, move the PTO knob to OFF, shut the engine OFF, and remove the ignition key. Inspect for and repair any damage before operating the lawn tractor and bagger cart again.

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OPERATION

CONNECTING THE BAGGER CART

Park the tractor on a flat, level surface. Set the parking brake and remove the ignition key to prevent accidental starting. The following instructions are for the HA411 8 and HA4120 tractors only. Refer to the hitch kit installation instructions for other tractor models.

1, Lift the bagger cart frame towards therear hitch.

Install the two clevis pins and spring clips as shown.

2. HA4120 with the 48” Deck: Lift

the middle chute and install it on the lower chute on the side blower. Connect the rubber strap

to the tension release lever.

CLEVIS PI

SPRING CLIP (2) ’

3. HA4118 with the 38” Deck: Lift the discharge guard, and install the lower chute onto the rear edge of

the mower deck first, then turn the chute toward the front. Install the connector bracket and clip onto the

mower deck. Slide the middle chute onto the lower chute, then connect the S-hook on the rubber strap

to the eyelet on the lower chute.

CONNECTOR BRACKET CLIP

INSERT BACK EDGE OF CHUTE FIRST

LOWER CHUTE

TURN TO FRONT

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OPERATION

STARTING AND STOPPING

The bagger cart adds weight (especially when filled) that can change the way the tractor handles. Operate

the tractor at a slower speed when using the bagger cart. This will make the tractor and bagger cart easier to operate and control. Start in a lower gear (or speed) and plan stops further in advance when using the bagger cart.

MOWING

The bagger cart holds a large amount of clippings that can change the way the tractor handles. The bagger cart works best when the tractor is driven at slower speed which will maximize the finished appearance of your lawn.

Slopes

Avoid operation on slopes, hills, ditches or other uneven terrain. Do not operate the tractor and bagger cart on a slope greater than 15 degrees. If you must mow on slopes, do it first, when the bagger cart is empty

and dump the clippings before the cart becomes half-full. Refer to the owner’s manual for your tractor for more specific operational techniques when you must

operate on a sloped surface.

Operation in Reverse

As a general rule, do not operate the bagger cart in reverse. If it is absolutely necessary to back up:

1. Move the PTO clutch lever/knob to OFF.

2. Check the area on the ground directly behind the bagger cart.

3. Continue to observe area behind the bagger cart while backing up.

Tips

Avoid using the bagger cart (or even mowing at all) when the grass is wet. Wet clippings can quickly clog the mower deck, and the lower, middle and upper chutes of the bagger cart.

Watch the window on the middle chute. If clippings aren’t flowing past the window, the chute or mower deck may be clogged. See the next section on how to clear a clogged chute.

Make sure the mower deck blades are sharp. For sharpening guidelines, refer to the owner’s manual for your tractor.

Always keep the throttle in the FAST position when mowing. This cuts the grass better, and helps blow the clippings out of the mower deck.

Clearing a Clog

At times, it is possible the chute may become clogged. If this happens, stop the lawn tractor, move the PTO

knob/lever to OFF, set the parking brake ON, and remove the ignition key before attempting to clear a clog.

1. Disconnect the upper or lower rubber strap (as needed) from the middle chute. Use a stick (never your hands) to clear the clogged grass out of the chute(s).

2. Be sure to reattach all straps and chute parts before operating the tractor or bagger cart.

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OPERATION

Emptying the Bagger Cart

Use the inspection window in the top cover to check the clipping level. When you see grass collecting at the window level, the cart must be emptied. Make sure the PTO clutch lever/knob is OFF. Back the tractor up to the location where you want to empty the clippings. Stop the tractor, set the parking brake ON, and remove the ignition key.

Unhook the rubber strap from the cover on the rear of the bagger cart. Pull the cover over the top of the frame, and hook the rubber strap to the grommet strap near the inspection window. This will hold the cover in place and out of your way when emptying the bagger cart.

Empty the clippings by using the dump cloth (if installed) or by tipping the cart bed:

USING THE DUMP CLOTH:

1. Unhook the four plastic clips from the frame.

2. Pull the dump cloth away from the bagger cart using the fabric handles.

3. Hook the plastic clips back to the frame.

HANDLE (2)

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