The information in this operator's manual is limited in application to the Honda GB4500 grass-bagging kit and BK4542 or BK4546 side-blower kit installed on Honda CD4542, CD4542C, or CD4546C mower decks. Before operating this equipment, read this manual and the owner's manual supplied with your Honda lawn tractor. All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. Honda Power Equipment Mfg., Inc.
1. SAFETY ~ Read all safety instructions before operating the equipment. . OBJECTS MAY BE THROWN FROM MOWER. DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS GRASS CATCHER IS ATTACHED. , OBJECTS MAY BE THROWN FROM MOWER. W SHUT OFF ENGINE BEFORE REMOVING OR INSTALLING BAG AND CHUTE.
1. SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION For your safety and the safety of others, pay special attention to these precautions: Operator Responsibility Keep the tractor in good operating condition. Operating a tractor in poor or questionable condition could result in serious injury. Be sure all safety devices are in working order and warning labels are in place. These items are installed for your safety. Know how to stop the engine and attachments quickly in case of emergency. Understand the use of all controls.
1. SAFETY Blade Hazards The blades are sharp and turn at high speed. Accidental contact can cause serious injury. Keep hands and feet away from the mower deck while the engine is running. c Disengage the Power Take Off (P.T.O.), and stop the engine, before performing any inspection or maintenance. Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the blades when cleaning out the mower deck, or when inspecting or replacing the blades.
1. SAFETY IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS YOUR CHILDREN'S SAFETY IS VERY IMPORTANT to Honda. That's why we urge you to read this message before letting your youngster operate a lawn tractor and mowing equipment. Lawn tractors and mowing equipment are tools, not toys. As with any equipment, bad judgments can result in serious injuries. You can help prevent accidents by making good decisions about i t when, and how your youngster operates this equipment.
2.SERVICE GRASS BAG REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Objects thrown by the blades can cause serious injury. Disengage the Power Take Off (RT.O.1, and shut off the engine, before opening the hopper top and removing the grass bags. Replace worn or damaged grass bags. Removal -- 1. Unhook the retaining band from the hopper top. 2. Open the hopper top, and remove the grass bags. Installation 1. Hook the bags onto the retaining lugs of the bag supports. 2.
2. SERVICE CHUTE DISCONNECTION AND REMOVAL FOR CLEANING Objects thrown by the blades can cause serious injury. Disengage the Power Take Off (FT.0.Land shut off the engine, before disconnecting the chute sections. Removal CHUTE HANDLE 1. Grasp the upper chute by the chute handle. Raise the upper chute to pull the middle chute off the lower chute. 2. Remove the chute pin to remove the lower chute from the mower deck. Installation 1.
2. SERVICE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Contact with moving belts and pulleys can cause serious injury. Disengage the Power Take Off (RT.O.1, and shut off the engine, before removing the belt cover and cover plate. Removal 1. Lower the mower deck as far as it will go. 2. Remove the three 1 /4 inch wing nuts and washers from the belt cover. Remove the belt cover. NOTE: There are t w o additional 1 /4 inch washers below the rear belt cover mounting holes. Be carefull not to lose any of the washers. 3.
2. SERVICE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (continued) Installation 1. Install the replacement belt on the blower pulleys, then hook it onto the mower deck pulley. It is important to install the belt correctly; if the belt is reversed on the mower deck pulley, the blower will run backwards. The belt runs from the upper blower pulley to the outer side of the mower deck pulley (the side toward the discharge chute).
2. SERVICE BAG, HOPPER, CHUTE, AND BLOWER REMOVAL FOR SIDE-DISCHARGE MOWING (continued) Installation Install in reverse order of removal. When installing the bag support assembly on the left and right struts, insert the center strut pin in the tractor’s hitch plate hole (see page 9). Refer to page 7 for chute installation instructions. BLOWER REMOVAL FOR SIDE-DISCHARGE MOWING Objects thrown by the blades can cause serious injury. Disengage the Power Take Off (FT.O.
3. WARRANTY SERVICE Owner Satisfaction Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to us. All Honda warranty details are explained in the Distributor’s Limited Warranty. Normally, any problems concerning the product will be handled by your dealer’s service department. If you have a warranty problem that has not been handled to your satisfaction, we suggest you take the following action: Discuss your problem with a member of the dealership management.
