Honda Power Equipment H3013H User Manual
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Equipment
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Owner’s Manual
Riding Mower
H3013H
0 HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. 1989
Thank you for purchasing a Honda riding mower.
This manual describes operation and maintenance of the Honda H3013H
riding mower, type SA (side discharge). All information in this publication
is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing.
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 is considered a permanent part of the riding mower and it
must stay with the riding mower if resold.
You can purchase an optional, U.S.D.A. qualified spark arrester for this
product from your authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer. Spark ar-
resters are required in some areas; check local laws and regulations before
operating this Honda product.
READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY. Pay special attention to
these symbols and any instructions that follow:
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1 IMPORTANT NoTrCE 1 -lndecates that equipment or property damage may
NOTE: Gives helpful information.
Honda riding mowers are designed to give safe and dependable service if
operated according to instructions. Operating this riding mower requires
special effort on your part to ensure your safety and the safety of others.
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or property damage. Use only for mowing (cutting) grass, and for bagging
cut grass when equipped with an optional grass catcher. Read and understand this Owner’s Manual before operating the riding mower.
If a problem should arise, or if you have any questions about your riding
mower, consult an authorized Honda riding mower dealer.
,HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. 1989, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Using this product for a purpose not intended may cause injury
-Indicates serious injury or death WILL result if
instructions are not followed.
.Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury or
death can result if instructions are not followed.
-Indicates a possibility that minor injury may result
if instructions are not followed.
result if instructions are not followed.
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CONTENTS
1, SAFETY INFORMATION
2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
3. CONTROLS
Engine switch .......................................................................
Throttle lever ........................................................................
Cutter deck height adjusting lever
Shift lever ............................................................................
Power take-off fP.T.0) lever
Brake pedal ..........................................................................
Parking brake lever and warning buzzer
Transmission release lever
4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
COOLING AIR INTAKE
ENGINE OIL
FUEL ...................................................................................
Fuel Recommendation
GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL .......................................
AIR CLEANER .......................................................................
BATTERY .............................................................................
TRANSMISSION FLUID
BRAKE ...........................................................................
PRIMARY BELT AND BLADE BELT ............................................
TIRE ....................................................................................
;yA=TER’DECK .....................................................................
SAFETY SWITCH ..................................................................
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
5. OPERATION .........................................................................
Starting the engine
Mowing ...............................................................................
Mowing tips
Starting the riding mower
Cutting patterns ....................................................................
Stopping on a hill ...................................................................
Uphill starting procedure .........................................................
Stopping the engine
High altitude operation
6. TRANSPORTING ...................................................................
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7. MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Engine oil change
Air cleaner service
Spark plug service
Recommended spark plug
Battery service
Wheel removal
Cutter deck removal
Blade belt adjustment/replacement
Primary belt replacement
Blade bolt tightness/Blade replacement
Spark arrester maintenance
Fuse replacement
8. STORAGE
Removal from storage *
9. TROUBLESHOOTING
10. SPECIFICATIONS
11. WIRING DIAGRAM
12. WARRANTY SERVICE
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Read all safety instructions before you ride1
SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME
SAFETY INFORMATION
For your safety and the safety of others, pay special attention to these
precautions:
Operator Responsibility
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Always make a PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION (page 17) before you
operate the riding mower, you may prevent an accident or equipment
damage.
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Keep the riding mower in good operating condition. Operating a riding
mower in poor, or questionable condition could result in serious injury.
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Be sure all safety devices are in working order and warning labels are in
place, these items are installed for your safety.
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Know how to stop the engine and blades quickly in case of emergency.
Understand the use of all controls.
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Allowing anyone, to operate this riding mower without proper instruction may result in injury.
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Allowing passengers to ride on the mower or any of its attachments
may cause the mower to tip over.
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Wear sturdy, full coverage footwear. Operating this riding mower
barefoot, or with open toe shoes or sandals increases your risk of injury.
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Dress sensibly. Loose clothing may get caught in moving parts, increas-
ing your risk of injury.
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Be alert. Operating this riding mower when you are tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs may result in serious injury.
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Keep all persons and pets away from the mowing area.
Child Safety
Serious injury or death can occur when children fall off the mower and are
run over by the machine, or when children run or fall in the path of a
mower and are run over.
l Allowing children to ride as passengers on the riding mower 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 mower and the mowing activity especially if
they have been given rides before.
l Never assume children will remain where you last saw them. Be alert
and turn the mower off if children enter the area. Use extra care when’
approaching corners, shrubs, and trees that might shield children from
sight.
l Children should never be allowed to operate the riding mower, even
under adult supervision.
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Cutting Blade Hazard
The cutting blades are sharp, and they turn at high speed. Accidental contact 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 cap 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 cutting blades can be thrown from the mower 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 mower, 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.) 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 mower.
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 or exhaust
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.
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The engine and exhaust system become very hot during operation and remain 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
riding mower 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.
Towing Hazard
Towing vehicles such as garden carts, trailers, or other vehicles is not
recommended. Towing vehicles could cause brake failure, transmission
failure or loss of control.
Operation on Slopes
This riding mower is intended for use on relatively flat terrain.
Operating the riding mower on slopes exceeding 10 degrees (17% grade)
could cause the mower to tip over.
0 When mowing on slopes, empty the grass bags when they are half full.
The weight of full grass bags may cause the riding mower to tip over.
Maximum safe operating angle
MAXIMUM 10” (17% GRADE)
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
STEERING WHEEL
ENGINE SWITCH
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WARNING BUZZER
DECK HEIGHT
l ENGINE SEklAL NUMBER
OWNER’S MANUAL
TRAY
RELEASE LEVER
NUMBER
REA,R BODY
l Record the frame and engine serial numbers for your reference. Reier to
the serial numbers when ordering parts, and when making technical or
warranty inquiries (see page 71).
Frame serial number:
Engine serial number:
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Engine compartment
AIR CLEANER
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FU_EL FILLER CAP
TRANSMISSION
FLUID RESERVOIR
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ENGINE OIL’DRAIN
(LOCATED ON ENGINEI
PLUG
SPARK
CAP
PLUG
3. CONTROLS
Engine switch
m 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 engine switch,
which controls all the electrical circuits. The switch is located on the righthand side in front of the gear shift lever.
Key positions:
“START” to start the engine
“ON”
to run the engine after starting
“OFF” to stop the engine.
ENGINE SWITCH
1 IMPORTANT NoTlCE
Do not leave the engine switch “ON” (key on “ON”
position) when the engine is not running as the battery will discharge.
NOTE: The starter motor will not operate unless the parking brake is ap-
plied with the shift lever in NEUTRAL, the P.T.O. lever in the OFF
(disengaged) position, and/or with the seat switch depressed (sitting in
the operator’s seat).
Throttle lever
The throttle lever controls engine speed from SLOW (idle) to FAST (max
,speed). START (CHOKE) is for starting a cold engine.
START (CHOKE1
THR0lTl.E
LEVER
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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 in-
dicator. 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: 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 in (Approx.1
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l To avoid damage to the cutter deck, always raise it fully when driving
the riding mower 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.
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Shift lever
Use the shift lever to change the forward/reverse speed of the riding
mower and/or to shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (STOP).
To drive the riding mower forward, release the parking brake and slowly
move the shift lever from NEUTRAL to’forward direction (away from you).
To drive in reverse, slowly move the shift lever back (toward you).
NOTE: The shift lever is interconnected with the brake pedal, the shift
lever returns to NEUTRAL when the brake pedal is fully depressed bring
the riding mower to a complete stop.
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IMPORTANT NoTlCE 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.
NOTE: The riding mower will pull away from a stop in any speed range.
No shifting is necessary.
Be sure that the shift lever is in the mowing range whenever mowing.
Mowing in the transport range is not recommended; as this will affect cut
quality. Transport range should only be used to drive to and from the mowing area.
NOTE: An interlock switch prevents the engine from starting unless the
shift lever is in the N (neutral) position.
Do not operate the shift lever on a slope.
SHIFT LEVER
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Power Take-Off (P.T.O.) lever
This lever engages and disengages the power take-off clutch to drive the
blades.
Lever positions: ON (Engaged)........ Blades turn
OFF (Disengaged).... Blades stop
NOTE: An interlock switch prevents the engine from starting unless the
P.T.O. lever is in the OFF position.
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Brake pedal
The brake pedal and the shift lever are interconnected. When the brake
pedal is fully depressed, the riding mower will stop and the shift lever will
return to NEUTRAL. If the brake pedal is depressed half-way and then
released, the riding mower will stop and then continue at a slower speed.
1 IMPORTANT NOTICE 1
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rlwng the riding mower with the brake pedal partly
depressed can damage the brake linings.
SHIFT LEVER
PEDAL
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Parking brake lever and warning buzzer
This lever is used to set the brake when the riding mower is parked. Pull
the lever fully up until the ratchet locks.
To set the parking brake, pull up on the parking brake lever until the set
button locks in place.
To release the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly and press the set
button, lower the lever while holding in the button.
The warning buzzer will sound continuously when the following conditions
are present:
Operator in the seat with the parking brake set, the engine switch “ON”
and the shift lever moved from the “N” position.
To prevent operating riding mower with the parking brake set, a delayed
engine cutoff is interlinked with the warning buzzer. The engine will stop
within a few seconds if the parking brake is not released.
IMPORTANT NoTlCE
When washing the riding mower, do not spray water
directly into the warning buzzer holes.
WARNIYG BUZZER
PARKING BkAKE LEVER
LEVER SET BUTTON
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Transmission release lever
This lever is used when it becomes necessary to push or move the riding
mower manually.
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hill, could result in a loss of control causing serious injury or equipment
damage.
1 IMPORTANT NoT’CE 1 Operating the transmission release lever while the
engine is running could cause transmission damage.
To operate the transmission release lever:
1, Stop the engine and apply the parking brake.
2. Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
3. Move the transmission release lever down to the lower groove (red dot)
and lock it in place.
4. Release the parking brake carefully.
IMPORTANT NoTKE Towing or pushing the riding mower with another
vehicle will damage the transmission.
If the riding mower becomes inoperable due to transmission failure, trailering the mower to the place of repair is recommended.
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TRANSMISSION RELEASE
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4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Following the procedures below and check all of the following items
before each use:
1. Park the riding mower on a level surface.
2. Place the shift lever in the neutral position and set the park brake.
3. Disconnect the spark plug cap and remove the engine switch key td
prevent accidental engine start-up.
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the pre-operation checks, moving parts may cause serious injury.
COOLING AIR INTAKE
Make sure the cooling air intake screens are clean.
1 IMPORTANT NoTlCE 1 If the cooling air intake screens are blocked the
engine may overheat.
If the engine is started accidentally while you are performing
COOLING AIR INTAKE SCREENS
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ENGINE OIL
IMPORTANT NoT’CE Running the engine with low oil level will cause
serious engine damage.
1. Place the riding mower on a level surface.
2. Lift the rear body, wipe dust and dirt from around the oil filler cap,
remove the cap and wipe the dipstick clean.
3. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in.
4. If the level is low, add the recommended oil to the upper mark on the
dipstick.
Use high-detergent, premiun quality Q-stroke engine oil, certified to meet
or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for API Service
Classification SG, SF/CC, CD.
1 HJORT*~T NoTlCE I Using nondetergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil could
BhDrteII the engine’s service life.
SAE low-30 is recommended for general, all-temperature use. Other
viscosities shown in the following chart may be used when the average
temperature in your area is within the indicated range.
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-30 -20 -10 0 10
Ambient temperature
20 30 4O’C
UPPER
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LOWER
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FUEL
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.
Fuel tank capacity: 2.5 P (0.66 US gal)
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Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode. Use ex-
treme care when handling gasoline. Keep gasoline out of reach of children.
l Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped. Keep flames
and sparks away, and do not smoke in the area.
l Allow the engine to cool before refueling. Fuel vapors or spilled fuel may
ignite.
l Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel. Avoid overfilling the fuel tank
(there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After refueling, tighten the
filler fuel cap securely. If any fuel was spilled, make sure the area is dry
before starting the engine.
0 After use,. turn the fuel valve OFF, and park the riding mower on a level
surface. Be sure the storage area is well ventilated, do not allow flames
or sparks in the storage area.
Fuel Recommendation
Pump octane rating: 86 or higher
If “spark knock” (metallic rapping noise) or persistent “pinging” occurs at
a steady engine speed under normal load, change brands of gasoline. If
spark knock or pinging persists, see an authorized Honda riding mower
dealer.
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IMPORTANT NoTKE
pinging can cause engine damage.
Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging is considered
misuse, and the Distributor’s Limited Warranty does not cover parts
damaged by misuse.
Occasionally you may hear light spark knock while operating under heavy
loads. This is no cause for concern. It simply means your engine is
operating efficiently.
We recommend unleaded fuel because it produces fewer engine and spark
plug deposits and extends the exhaust system life.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid
getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
Running the engine with persistent spark knock or
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GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL
If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol (gasohol), be sure its
rating is at least as high as that recommended by Honda (see Fuel Recommendation on page 19). There are two types of “gasohol”: one containing
ethanol, and the other containing methanol.
1 IMPORTANT NoT’CE 1 Using gasohol that contains more than 10% ethanol,
or gasoline containing m&hanol (methyl or wood alcohol) that does not
also contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol, can cause
serious fuel system damage and poor engine performance.
Never use gasoline containing more than 5% methanol, even if it has
cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.
Honda cannot endorse the use of fuels containing methanol since
evidence of their suitability is as yet incomplete.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting
from the use of fuels that contain alcohol is not covered under the
warranty.
Before buying fuel from an unfamiliar station, first determine if the fuel
contains alcohol; if it does, find out the type and percentage of alcohol
used.
NOTE: 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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AIR CLEANER
Check that the air cleaner elements are clean and in good condition. A dir-
ty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine perfor-
mance. A damaged air cleaner will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing
rapid engine wear.
1. Raise the rear body and remove the two wing nuts to remove the air
cleaner cover and air cleaner elements.
2. Inspect the air cleaner elements. Clean or replace the cleaner if
necessary. If the air cleaner elements need cleaning, follow the procedure described on page 46.
3. Reinstall the air cleaner elements and a,ir cleaner cover. Tighten the
wing nuts securely.
1 IMPORTANT NoT’CE 1 Operating the engine without an air cleaner will
cause rapid engine wear.
AIR CLEANER COVER
AIR CLEANER ELEMENTS
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NUTS
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