The information
1000
and H3000 Series riding mowers. Before installing or operating this equipment, read this manual
nd the owner’s manual supplied with the Honda riding mower.
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All information in this publication is based on the latest H3000 Series product information available at
the time of printing. Although there are physical dfiferences between the
riders, the installation and operation of the mulching kit are the same. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
eserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. No
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part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.
in
this operator’s manual is limited in application to Honda mulching kits for Honda
H1000 and H3000 Series
This manual is a permanent part of the riding mower and must stay with the riding mower
afety Messages
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided important safety messages
in this manual and on the riding mower. Please read these messages carefully.
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message
is preceded by a safety alert symbol
These mean:
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and what you can do to avoid or reduce
injury.
..
A
and one of three words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT
if
you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT
You CAN be HURT
instructions.
if
you don’t
follow
instructions.
if
you don’t follow
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Damage Prevention Messages
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resold.
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You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE.
This word means:
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The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to the riding mower, other property, or the
environment.
Your equipment or other property can be
if
damaged
you don’t follow instructions.
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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:
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5mm
6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 14 mrn 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 nutsand 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
b
7.2
36.2
61.5
kg-m
1.0
5.0
8.5
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N-m
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10
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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
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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
6 mm
Flat
(6)
Flat
(4)
Lock
Nuts
(3)
8
mm
Lock
Nuts
(4)
(1)
(2)
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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
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