Honda Power Equipment H4000 User Manual

The information in this operator’s manual is limited in application to the Honda mulching kit

H4000

Series lawn tractors with 42” and 46” mower decks. Before installing or operating this

for

Honda

equipment, read this manual and the owner’s manual supplied with the Honda lawn tractor.
All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of

printing. American Honda Motor
notice and without incurring any obligation.

Co.,

Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time without

No

part of this publication may be reproduced without

written permission.
This manual is a permanent part of the mower deck and must stay with the mower deck

if

resold.

IMPORTANCE

OF

INSTALLATION

Proper installation is essential to operator safety and the reliability of the machine. Any error or
oversight made by the technician assembling and servicing a unit can easily result in faulty
operation, damage to the machine, or injury to the operator.

Improper service can cause an unsafe condition that can lead to
serious injury or death.

Follow the procedures and precautions in the installation
instructions and shop manuals carefully.

Some of the most important safety precautions are given below. However, we cannot warn you of
every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing this installation. Only you can decide
whether or not you should perform a given task.

Failure to properly follow installation instructions and precautions
can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.

Follow the procedures and precautions in the installation

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Make sure you have a clear understanding of all basic shop safety practices and that you are

wearing appropriate clothing and safety equipment. When performing this installation, be especially

careful of the following:

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Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the tools and skills required to
perform the tasks safely.

Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance
several potential hazards:

Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust, Be sure there is adequate ventilation
whenever you run the engine.

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Burns from hot parts. Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.

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Injury from moving parts.

then, keep your hands, fingers, and clothing away.

Do

not run the engine unless the instruction tells you to do

Do not run the engine when any protective

guard or shield is removed.

To reduce the possibility of a fire or explosion, be careful when working around gasoline or

batteries. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not gasoline, to clean parts. Keep all cigarettes,
sparks, and flames away from the battery and all fuel-related parts.

or

repairs. This will help eliminate

so.

Even

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