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Honda SLK7000K1 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PREFACE Thank you for purchasing a Honda SLK7000Kl Sulky for your Honda Midsize Commercial Mower. This manual covers the operation, maintenance, and SLK7000Kl Sulky. The sulky can be installation, of the mounted to all HRC7013K1, HRC7013ZXA and HRC7018/20 midsize commercial mowers. For your convenience, this manual also includes a parts description guide, and warranty service information.

  • Page 3: Safety

    A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. And using this sulky safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provide operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The following precautions are suggested to help prevent accidents. A careful operator is the best operator. Most accidents can be avoided by observing certain precautions. Read these precautions before operating the sulky to help prevent accidents. Equipment should be operated only by those who are responsible and instructed to do so.

  • Page 5: Important Message To Employers

    IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO EMPLOYERS As an employer, you have special responsibilities to the people who work for you. Before you ask anyone to operate the sulky, you need to determine whether the person is old enough, large enough, and strong enough to safely handle If you decide they are, make sure the employee reads and understands all instructions and warnings in the power unit owner’s manual, this operator’s manual and the labels before operating the sulky.

  • Page 6: Controls

    This chapter shows the sulky control locations and it tells you how the controls work. It only covers controls relating to the sulky. Have your Honda midsize commercial mower owner’s manual handy for reference while reading this chapter. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION PARKING BRAKE LEVER DESCR IPTION OF CONTROLS Parking...
  • Page 7 CONTROLS Alignment Bracket The alignment bracket is used to help connect the sulky’s hitch to the hitch bracket on the power unit. Depending on the height setting of the power unit, you may need to use the alignment bracket to help connect the sulky’s hitch.

  • Page 8: Operation

    BEFORE OPERATING THE SULKY For your safety, and to prolong the service life of your equipment, always inspect the sulky before each use. Refer to the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE in the MAINTENENCE section of this manual. Perform the Before Mowing checks listed in the power unit owner’s manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before operating the sulkies for the first time, please review the IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION beginning on page 2 and the previous chapter, titled BEFORE OPERATION (page 9).
  • Page 9 OPERATION AlTACHlNG THE SULKY 1. Park the power unit on a flat, level surface. OthenAse, it will be difficult to attach the sulky to the power unit. 2. Turn off the engine, and remove the key. 3. Remove the lynch pin and clevis pin from the sulky’s hitch.
  • Page 10 Using the Alignment Bracket to Aid Connection Use the alignment bracket (as needed) to help vertically position the sulky’s hitch with the hitch bracket. Typically, this procedure is necessary when a mower deck is mounted to the power unit, and the height adjustment is set in the lower ranges.

  • Page 11: Before Using The Sulky

    OPERATION BEFORE USING THE SULKY... Operating a Honda HRC7000series longer a “walk-behind machine” but is now “riding equipment.” This means it must be operated as a piece of riding equipment and not a walk-behind machine. It is important for the operator to have some training and be experienced with the operation of the HRC7000-series power unit before attempting to use it with the sulky.

  • Page 12: Using The Sulky

    USING THE SULKY Read the mid size commercial mower owner’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the mid size commercial mower. Know how to stop the mid size commercial mower and disengage the controls quickly. Refer to the mid size commercial mower owner’s manual for detailed instructions on starting the engine and parking the machine.

  • Page 13: Disconnecting The Sulky

    OPERATION DISCONNECTING THE SULKY 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface, so the sulky wheels are directly behind the power unit drive wheels. Release the parking brake. Remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug cap(s). 2. Slide the sleeve on the steering rod back, then pull the steering rod away from the ball joint on the right hitch bracket.

  • Page 14: Maintenance & Adjustments

    THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free operation. To help you properly care for your sulky, the following pages include a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks that are more difficult, or require special tools, are best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic.

  • Page 15: Maintenance Safety

    MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS MAINTENANCE SAFETY Some of the most important safety precautions follow. However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task. Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Use the following maintenance schedule and the maintenance schedule shown in the power unit owner’s manual. Action Item tire pressure Check pressure ( grease fittings 1 Add l-2 pumps of grease Check tightness nuts & bolts Check for looseness or excessive wear steering linkage Wheel alignment Tire Pressure...
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS Wheel Alignment Inspect and adjust (if needed) the alignment of the sulky’s wheels every 300 hours of operation. Inspection 1. Position the machine on a flat, level surface. Remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug cap(s). 2.

  • Page 18: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY THE IMPORTANCE OF ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION Proper assembly and 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.

  • Page 19: Torque Values

    ASSEMBLY TORQUE VALUES Hardware Description 3/8” hex bolts l/2” hex bolts HARDWARE MEASURING CHART How to measure hardware INCHES MILLIMETERS 516 in 9116 in \/VW--A- 6k1m 10mm and components: l/2 in 7116 in 310 in 5116 in l/4 in 12mm 14mm 16mm NUTS ARE SPECIFIED...

  • Page 20: Loose Parts

    ASSEMBLY LOOSE PARTS Check all loose parts against the following list. SLK7000Kl SULKY...

  • Page 21: Bracket Installation

    ASSEMBLY BRACKET INSTALLATION Brackets must be bolted to the power unit before the sulky can be attached. All HRC7020, HRC7018, HRC7013Ki and HRC7013KO (with frame serial 1002140 or higher) power units are predrilled to accept these brackets directly. Earlier HRC7013KO power units (prior to frame S/N 1002140) require that holes be drilled into the upright supports and the engine platform before the brackets can be installed.
  • Page 22 ASSEMBLY Using two l/2 x l-1/2” hex bolts, l/2” flat washers, and four l/2” flange nuts, assemble (don’t tighten) the sulky hitch bracket (curved side up) to the left and right support brackets as shown. Using two 3/8 x 1” hex bolts and two 3/8” flange nuts, install (don’t tighten) the diagonal support to the predrilled holes in the engine platform.

  • Page 23: Sulky Assembly

    ASSEMBLY SULKY ASSEMBLY To reduce movement of the sulky during assembly, engage the parking brake. See page 5 for details on using the parking brake. 1. Remove the loosely installed bolts, washer and nuts from the sulky frame. 2. Install the seat assembly onto the sulky using four 3/8 x 1”...

  • Page 24: Transporting/Storage

    TRANSPORTING Move the blade control lever to OFF when transporting, or when the sulky is not in use. Read the TRANSPORTING chapter of the mid-size commercial mower owner’s manual. STORAGE 1. Never store the unit with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where open flames or sparks are present.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    SULKY 1 SLK7000Kl Model Grease fittinas I 12 Seat adjustment travel 14.5 inches (114 mm) Tire size I 4.8-8 Tire pressure j 28 psi (193 kpa) Heiaht (to too of ooerator seat) I (see Lenath Weight (including hitch hardware) Width (at tires) Parkina brake Power unit Mower deck...
  • Page 26 PARTS INFORMATION The listing in this chapter is for reference only. All part numbers are provided in a seperate microfiche for the SLK7000Kl Sulky. Some common, commercially available parts are used on the sulky. These parts are not sold through American Honda, but can be obtained from local suppliers.
  • Page 27 PARTS HITCH COMP A, SULKY TIE ROD COMP QUICK DISCONNECT ASSY END ASSY, STEERING PIN, GREASE PIVOT NUT, NYLON INSERT THIN, l/2-20 NUT, JAM l/2-20 WASHER, FLAT, 3/4” CIRCLIP, 3/4” PIN, COTTER, 1/8”X1/2” HAIRPIN COTTER, l/2” DIA NIPPLE, GREASE BRKT COMP, ALIGNMENT PIN, CLEVIS l/2”...
  • Page 28 BRKT COMP, SUPPORT HITCH COMP, MOUNTING BRKT, L MOUNTING BRKT, R MOUNTING PIN, MOUNTING BOLT, HEX, 3/8-l 6X1 ’ NUT, FLANGE 3/8-16 WASHER, FLAT l/2” PIN, LYNCH, 3/16” BOLT, FLANGE, 1/2-13X1 l/4” BOLT, FLANGE, 1/2-13X1 l/2” NUT, CENTER LOCK l/2”-13 SLK7000Kl SULKY SULKY - ATTATCHMENT...

  • Page 29: Parts

    PARTS SULKY- REAR FRAME SLK7000Kl SULKY...
  • Page 30 PARTS SLK7000Kl SULKY...
  • Page 31 PARTS /’ & 0 LJ SULKY - SEAT SLK7000Kl SULKY...

  • Page 32: Notice

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OPTIONS Below is a list of available options to enhance productivity and comfort when operating your sulky Headlight This single-lamp light kit is mounted to a light support arm which mounts to the tank bracket. The light features an integrated, weather-resistant on/off switch and a 50-watt halogen bulb. Agricultural (AG) Tire Kit For best traction, use of agricultural (bar tread) tires is recommended when the SB7038 Snowblower or...

  • Page 33: Warranty Service Information

    WARRANTY SERVICE INFORMATION Honda Power Equipment dealership personnel are 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. The Service Manager or General Manager can help.
  • Page 34 When you write or call, please provide the following information: • Model and serial numbers • Name of the dealer who sold the Honda power equipment to you • Name and address of the dealer who services your equipment •...

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