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Honda H2000 Series Operator's Manual

38" mulching kit

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  • Page 3 The information in this operator’s manual is limited in application to the Honda mulching kit for Honda H4000 H2000 Series lawn tractors with this 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 information available at the time of printing.
  • Page 5 The installation of this kit must be performed by an authorized Honda lawn tractor dealer. These instructions are provided’for dealer use. FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. Proper installation of this kit reliable operation. Poor operation is a major cause of customer dissatisfaction. Your customer exPects this kit to be correctlv installed.
  • Page 6 1. DEALER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MULCHING KIT CONTENTS Mulching Blades Swirl Guide A Swirl Guide B Cover Plate Ring Pin x 15 Carriage Bolt (1) 22 Flange Bolt (1) mm Locking Flange Nuts (2) Mulching Kit Installation The mower deck must be removed from the lawn tractor to install the mulching kit.
  • Page 7: Cover Plate

    3 . Temporarily install swirl guide A on the mower deck, using the stud and nut provided on the protector plate and the 8 mm flange bolt and nut. X 22 mm FLANGE PROTECTOR PLATE SWIRL deck shown H4000 Insert a pencil through the square hole in swirl guide A to mark a drilling point on the mower deck.
  • Page 8 2. SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS Read all safety instructions before operating the lawn tractor. AWARNING LAWNTRACrORSCANEE HAURWVS IF OPERATED DIPROPWY. TOAmD SERIOUS INJW, wsTRucTK)NscARENuy. IREADOWNERSMUIRIAL E F O R E O ~ ~ T H E - L M N W H A S EMWRTANTSAFETYAND OPERATlON INFORLMTION.
  • Page 9: Safety Label Locations

    Wear eye protection. Keep eway while mowing. people (H2000 Series) the lawn tractor. WARNING driving on slopes uneven terrain can cause Improperly and you...
  • Page 10 MOWING AND MULCHING RECOMMENDATIONS CUlTlNG GRASS BASICS Cutting Height A cutting height setting of 1 1/2 or 2 inches is appropriate for most lawns during cool weather. A higher cut may be needed to protect the lawn during hot summer months. Consult a local nursery or lawn and garden center for advice about specific types of grasses and growing conditions in your area.
  • Page 11 MULCHING Mulching cuts grass clippings and fallen leaves into fine particles that fall through the turf and decompose quickly. This returns nutrients to the soil and reduces the need for raking, bagging, and disposal. For best mulching results, mow the lawn frequently, cutting off less than one inch of grass each time.
  • Page 12 MULCHING RECOMMENDATIONS MOWING AND SIDE DISCHARGE MOWING Side-discharge mowing should be considered where grass has grown too tall to mulch easily. Side-discharge mowing will leave grass clippings on top may need to be removed by raking. Heavy clumps of clippings should always be removed;...
  • Page 13 BAGGING Bagging should be considered for areas where you want the lawn to be clear of loose particles, such as around swimming pools, and for less frequently mowed areas, where grass has grown too tall to mulch easily. For bagging, you must remove the mulching cover plate and swirl guide B, then install the bagging kit.
  • Page 14 MOWING AND MULCHING RECOMMENDATIONS Install the bag support assembly on the left and right struts, while inserting the center strut pin in the hitch plate hole. Grasp the upper chute by the chute handle. Raise the upper and middle chutes, then slide the middle chute over the lower chute.
  • Page 15: Warranty & Service

    4. WARRANTY SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Honda Power Equipment dealerships are staffed by trained professionals. They should be able to answer any question you may have. If you encounter a problem that your dealer does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s management.

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H4000 series