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Honda MM60 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 3: Introduction

    TO THE OWNER Read this manual before operating your mower. The information presented will prepare you to do a better and safer job, Keep this manual handy for ready reference. The mower you .have purchased has been carefully engineered and manufactured to provide dependable - a nd satisfactory use, Like all mechanical products, it will require cleaning and upkeep.

  • Page 4: General Information

    INTRODUCTION GENERAL INFORMATlON The purpose of this manual is to assist the opera- tor in maintaining and operating this mower. Read it carefully. It furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable performance. These operating and maintenance instructions have been compiled from extensive field experience and engineering data.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION TO THE OWNER GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY RULES SET-UP AND ASSEMBLY DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING AND CHECKING PARTS MOUNTING MOWER LIFT SYSTEM ASSEMBLING MOWER INSTALLING MOWER INSTALLING MOWER TO TRACTOR DETACHING MOWER FROM TRACTOR OPERATION ADJUSTING CUlllNG HEIGHT PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST OPERATING TECHNIQUE CUlllNG PATTERNS...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment wiped out by a single careless act of an operator. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the aware- ness, concern, prudence and proper training...
  • Page 7 Preparation Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective equipment for,eyes, hands, hearing and head. Ensure that mower is properly mounted, ad- justed and in good, operating Condition. Make sure mower driveline spring-activated locking collar slides freely and the balls are seated in mid-PTO shaft groove.
  • Page 8 SAFETY INFORMATION Stop mower and tractor immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine, remove key, inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation. Before working underneath, raise mower, install transport lock and block mower securely. Hydraulic system leak down and failure of mechanical or hydraulic system can cause equipment to drop.

  • Page 9: Safety Decals

    Safety Decals Replace immediately damaged. OF OPERATION SERIOUS INJURY OR TO AVOID READOPERATORSMANUALS FOLLOW KHOW ALL SAFETY PI4ECAUTIONS. EOUIPMENT OUICKLV IN AH EMERGENCY. w.LtPr(rn*.IY.,,I I C I I . C I BLOCK UP IMPLEMENT AND HEMOVE W.ELW!FLQS AND GUARDS PLACE KEY DEFORE WORKING UHOERNEATN.

  • Page 10: Set-Up And Assembly

    SET-UP ASSEMBLY DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Assembly of this mower is the responsibility of the dealer. The mower should be delivered to the owner completely assembled, lubricated and adjusted for normal mowing conditions. Using these instructions, set mower up as re- ceived from the factory.
  • Page 11 SET-UP AND ASSEMBLY Parts Burlap Bag Mower Assembly. Kit Crate Parts Box Parts Parts Box...
  • Page 12 SET-UP AND ASSEMBLY Pre-Delivery Check List (Dealer Responsibility) 1. Inspect the mower thoroughly after assembly to ensure is set up properly before delivering it to the customer. The following check lists are a reminder of points to inspect. Check item as it is found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made.
  • Page 13 LIFT MOUNTING MOWER SYSTEM Install with the tractor on level ground. Lock the parking brake, set the transmission lever "N" (Neutral) and the P i 0 clutch lever in the "OFF" position. Set Lift Control lever to "DOWN" and turn Lowering Speed Control knob fully counter-clockwise ("FAST").
  • Page 14 SET-UP AND ASSEMBLY Lift Unk Lower Link Shaft Lower Link Attaching Lift Link to Lift Plate Assembly (For Tractors Without Rear Three Point Hitch) 1. Slide middle hole in lift link onto greased left hand lower link shaft which comes installed on the tractor.
  • Page 15 Installing Lift Rods (For Tractors Without Rear Three Point Hitch) 1. Adjust the lift rod to 365 mm (1 4.4 in) measured eye to eye as illustrated. Adjustment is from made by turning barrel rod, then secured by tightening nut. Be sure that an equal length threads shows on either end ,of barrel.
  • Page 16 SET-UP AND ASSEMBLY ‘y 85 mm 3.4 in. (with loader subframe) 100mm 4.0 in. Installing Lift Rods on Lower Link Lift (For Tractors With a Rear Three Point Hitch) 1. Replace the existing left hitch rod with the unit provided with the mower. 2.
  • Page 17 Adjusting Lift Rod (For Tractors With and Without Rear Three Point Hitch) Follow this procedure if you do not have a loader subframe installed. Adjust the lift rod clearance by starting the engine, and shifting the Lift Control lever to "UP". Make sure hands are clear of lift arms before starting.
  • Page 18 SET-UP AND ASSEMBLY Front Link Bracket Front Link Bracket Rear Link Brackef Subassembling Front Link Brackets Assemble by compressing the front spring and inserting in the front bracket slot. Pass greased front quick release pin through hole in the front bracket and spring.

  • Page 19: Assembling Mower

    ASSEMBLING MOWER Checking Rear Mower Deck Links Rear mower links will come installed. Check that vibration in shipping has not shaken loose the two clevis pins in brackets at rear of mower. They are secured with linchpins. Rear deck links should face forward, towards front of mower, before driving tractor over mower.

  • Page 20: Installing Mower

    INSTALLING MOWER < Front Caster Wheel Rear Gauge Wheels Installing and Adjusting Wheels Pull release pin on wheel yoke arm can be raised to insert wheel. Assemble wheel by inserting 1/2 x 5 in. sleeve through wheel. Place 1/2 in. washer on 1/2 x 5 in. bolt and insert though yoke and sleeve in wheel.
  • Page 21 NOTE: Tool is available (see illustration) for ease of measurement. level mower from side to side, measure 1, To distance from front blade tip to ground. For left and right blades, measurements should be within 5 mm .(1/4 in) of each other. Move washers as necessary to raise the low corner.
  • Page 22 INSTALLING MOWER Discharge Chute Gearbox Gear Box Installing Discharge Chute Cover 1. .Using 3/8 x 1 in. carriage bolts, insert bolts from under mower deck, passing through holes in deck and discharge chute. 2. Secure with 3/8 in. flange locknuts. Installing Gear Gearbox is shipped WITHOUT oil.

  • Page 23: Installing Mower To Tractor

    Attaching Front Mower Links To Mower 1. Screw the adjustable plate link onto the right and left front mower links. Adjust the plate link as shown in illustration, so that the straight line length is 450 mm (17.75 in). Face the plate link to the outside as shown and insert into the projecting brackets on the mower deck 2.
  • Page 24 INSTALLING MOWER Rear Mower Links Attach to Mo-wer Put the transmission range selector in A-4 models, engage 4-wheel drive. Press the clutch, put the main transmission selector in "l", and slowly drive over the mower, controlling your speed with the clutch.and brake. 5.
  • Page 25 Attaching Front Mower Links to Front Bracket 1. Pull back on quick release pin in right or left front link bracket and twist until the spring pin catches in slot. Raise front mower link to bracket and line up holes. Looking from inside the bracket, check alignment of holes.
  • Page 26 INSTALLING MOWER Lift Arms Fasten to Mower Deck LOADER 0.2in SUB FRAME MOWER DECK STOP Fastening Lift Arms to Mower Deck 1.. Screw the eye bolt into the lift eye and adjust to 137 mm (5.4 in) length. 2. Attach the eye bolt to the mower brackets with a clevis pin and secure it with a linchpin.

  • Page 27: Detaching Mower From Tractor

    DETACHING MOWER FROM TRACTOR Detaching Front Links NOTE: If mower deck hook is engaged to hold mower deck up, deck must be raised and hook released before mower can be detached. 1. Pull locking pins on mower wheels and set wheels so that mower is high as possible.
  • Page 28 &joint Detaches From Mid-PTO Ufl Arm Lift Arms Fasten to Mower Deck INSTALLING MOWER Detaching Mid-PTO and Mower Drive Shaft 1 ,.With engine off, PTO selector set to "REAR" and key removed, reach under tractor and grasp the locking collar of the U-joint of the mower drive shaft.
  • Page 29 INSTALLING MOWER Moving Tractor Off Mower 1. Before detaching, chock front and rear wheels of mower as illustrated. Place triangular piece of wood in front of mower, aligned with pulley covers, to avoid having the mower slide as the tractor climbs over 2.

  • Page 30: Operation

    OPERATION Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortu- nately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the aware- ness, concern, prudence and proper training...

  • Page 31: Adjusting Culllng Height

    ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT Mower cutting height is raised, lowered, and maintained by adjusting caster and gauge wheels. Refer to figure and accompanying chart for ap- proximate cutting heights. Raise mower with tractor hydraulics to adjust gauge and caster wheels. It is important that all three adjustments be the same.

  • Page 32: Pre-Operation Check List

    OPERATION PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST Operate tractor mid-PTO at no more than RPM (maximum governed engine 2400 RPM). You may not be able to stop the tractor safely if the clutch or brake pedal mecha- nisms are improperly adjusted, allowing them to contact mower components. When the mower lift stops are installed'as instructed in this manual, properly ad- justed clutch and brake pedal mecha-...

  • Page 33: Operating Technique

    OPERATING TECHNIQUE Proper ground speed will depend upon the terrain, the height, type and density of material to be cut. Normally, ground speed will range from two to five mph. Tall dense material should be cut at a low speed; thin medium-height material can be cut at a faster ground speed.
  • Page 34 OPERATION Small Area Cuffing Pattern Large Area Cutting Pattern CUTTING PATTERNS These cutting patterns are only recommended for a flat, level lawn surface. small area First make or 3 turns in clockwise direction. then turn around and continue cutting in a counter-closckwise direction.

  • Page 35: Operating Your Mower With Other Equipment

    OPERATING YOUR MOWER WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT You may operate your ”60 mower with three- point hitch mounted attachments and with the FL6555 Front Loader sub frame only. You must not operate or install the mower while any other attachments are installed on the tractor. A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight must be wheels with mower...
  • Page 36 INSTALLING MOWER Place other attachment on Rear Three Point Hitch Mower deck will be held out of the way by mower deck hook. ‘ NOTE: The mower deck will be raised a small amount when Lift Control Lever in fully “UP” position.
  • Page 37 Using Rear Three Point Hitch with Mower Detached While the Mower Lift Linkage is Still Installed Detach mower as described below. 2. Start engine and set Lift Control Lever on "UP" to raise lift arms to maximum position. Turn off engine, turn Lowering Speed Control fully clockwise to lock hydraulic system and set brakes.

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for opera- tors who possess basic mechanical skills. Should you need help, your dealer has trained service technicians available. For your protection, read follow all safety information in this manual. Before working underneath, raise mower, install transport lock and block mower securely.

  • Page 39: Lubrication Informallon

    LUBRICATION INFORMATION Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts, particularly when operating in sandy areas. The accompanying illustration shows lubrication points. The chart gives the frequency of lubrication in operating hours, based on normal operating conditions. Severe or unusual conditions may require more frequent lubrication.
  • Page 40 MAINTENANCE NORMAL EXCESSIVELY WORN CRACKED Blade Condition BLADE INSPECTION Before each use, check each mower blade for damage or abnormal wear. 1. Start the engine and raise the mower deck fully with the Lift Control Lever set to "UP. Turn the Lowering Speed Control knob fully clockwise to prevent descent.

  • Page 41: Blade Servlclng

    BLADE SERVICING Inspect blades for condition and proper installa- tion each time before operation. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn or has any other damage. Small.nicks can be giound out when sharpening. Blade Removal For right and left spindles, install spindle lock wrench (5) through belt shield and into holes in spindle pulley as shown.
  • Page 42 MAINTENANCE MAINTAIN CORNER FOLLOW ORIGINAL , P A T T E R N Blade Sharpening Your dealer can supply genuine replacement blades. Substitute blades may not meet original equipment specifications and may be dangerous. Blade Sharpening 1. Remove blades. 2. Always sharpen both ends at the same time to maintain balance.

  • Page 43: Replacing Belts

    REPLACING BLADE BELT Removing Blade Belt Remove right and left pulley covers (as viewed from rear of mower). Right cover is held on by two bolts and one nut, left cover by two bolts. Retain bolts and nuts to replace cover. Grasp belt with both hands on either side of the rear center idler pulley (see illustration for location).

  • Page 44: Dealer Level Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE DEALER LEVEL MAINTENANCE .The information in this section is written for dealer service personnel. The repair described herein requires special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly equipped or your mechanics are not properly trained in this type repair, you may be time and money ahead to replace complete assemblies.

  • Page 45: Spindle Repair

    SPINDLE REPAIR Blade Spindle Removal 1. Remove blade from spindle. (See Blade Re- moval on Page 39.) 2. Remove belt shield. 3. Remove belt from pulleys. 4. Remove bolt and flat washer from top of spindle shaft. 5. Disassemble split taper bushing (located on top of pulley) by removing the two bolts and insert- ing them into the threaded holes in bushing flange.
  • Page 46 MAINTENANCE. - . . 1. Spindle assembly 2. Seal 3. Sleeve 4. Bearing cone 5. Housing and cups 6. Cup 7. Shaft Spindle Assembly Blade Spindle Disassembly 1. Support spindle in a press and push shaft down through housing. 2. Remove seals from housing. 3.
  • Page 47 Blade Spindle Assembly Bearing cups and cones are designed to work together. It is important to position them so bearing cone taper mates with bearing cup taper. 2. Lubricate new cups with a light oil. Place them in spindle housing so they will mate with cones. Seat cups against machined shoulder of hous- ing with a press or by placing a large drift on the flat lip and driving them into housing.
  • Page 48 MAINTENANCE 1. Spindle assembly 2. Seal 3. Sleeve 4. Bearing cone 5. Housing and cups 6. Cup Shaft Spindle Assembly 1O.Apply a thin coat of lubricant to bottom seal (2) install with spring up toward center of housing. 11 .Place bottom seal squarely on housing. Select piece of pipe or tubing with an OD that will set on outside edge of seal.

  • Page 49: Universal Joint Repair

    UNIVERSAL JOINT REPAIR Disassembly 1. Remove snap rings from inside of yokes in four locations as shown. 2. With snap rings removed, support drive in vise, hold yoke in hand and tap on yoke to drive cup out of yoke. MAINTENANCE 1.
  • Page 50 MAINTENANCE . . . L 1 1 ' 3. Clamp cup in vise as shown and tap on yoke 3. Clamp cup in vise as shown and tap on yoke to completely remove cup from yoke. Repeat to completely remove cup from yoke. Repeat steps two and three for opposite cup.

  • Page 51: Gearbox Maintenance

    GEARBOX MAINTENANCE Read this complete section before starting any repair. Many steps are dependent on each other. 1, Gearbox bearings, gears and shafts have an interference press fit. Gearbox repair is limited to seal; gasket and vent plug replacement. 2. Always maintain correct gear lube level in gearbox.
  • Page 52 MAINTENANCE Seal Seal Gear Box Leakage Repair 1. Bore-tite", a sealant, is used on the outer .- d iameter of the seals. Substitute seals may not meet original equipment specifications and could cause leakage.. 2. Clean gearbox exterior to remove all foreign material.
  • Page 53 Drive Pulley Installation 1. Install drive pulley with split taper bushing on gearbox vertical shaft. Make sure key and keyways are aligned. 2. Position centerline of driie pulley 0.98 above mounting surface of gearbox stand as shown. This is a very criiical dimension and must be held.

  • Page 54: Storage

    STORAGE STORAGE 1 ;'Remove the mower deck from the tractor. 2. Turn the mower deck upside down. Clean the underside of the deck with water, and dry thoroughly. 3. For longer service and greater efficiency, keep the underside of the mower housing clean and free of accumulated grass clippings by washing it down with a hose after use and/or cleaning it with a wire brush and scraper.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    PROBLEM 1. Mower overloading; material too tall or heavy 2. Oil on belt from over-lubrication 3. Belt hung up or rubbing Belt or pulleys worn out 1, Belt misalianed or rubbing guide 1. Damaaed belt 2. Worn pulley groove 1. Rollover, high shock loads or installation damage 1.
  • Page 56 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM 1. Tractor speed too fast 2. Grass accumulation inside deck 3. Dull Blade 4. Tires improperty inflated 5. Mower not level 6. Wrong mower deck height 7. Engine speed too low 1. 'Blade driie belt worn or broken 2.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    .Overall length Overall width Mowing width Weight (including linkage) Tractor mid-PTO operating speed Cutting height range Number of blades Max. lifting height Caster wheels Mower frame thickness SPECIFICATIONS 1345 mm (53.8") '1820 mm (72.8") 1500 mm (60") 140 kg (280 Ibs) 2,400 rpm maximum 1-1/2"...

  • Page 58: Warranty Service

    WARRANTY SERVICE OWNER SATISFACTION Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to 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 your satisfaction, we suggest you take the following action Discuss your problem with a member of dealership management.

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