Honda Automobiles MM60 manual

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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 - and satisfactory use, Like all mechanical products, it will [...]

INTRODUCTION I 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 a[...]

CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 TO THE OWNER ........................................................................................................................... 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 4 SAFETY RULES ......................[...]

SAFETY INFORMATION Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, 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, pr[...]

SAFETY INFORMATION 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 loc[...]

1 SAFETY INFORMATION Stop mower and tractor immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine, remove key, inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation. transport lock and block mower securely. Hydraulic system leak down and failure of mechanical or hydraulic system can cause equipment to drop. Disengage power to mower, lower mow[...]

SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Decals Replace immediately if damaged. IMPORTANT FILL GEAR BOX TO CENTER LINE OF HORIZONTAL SHAFT. USE SA€ 90 GEAR LUBE. ALLOW TIME FOR OIL TO FLOW THRU BEARINGS. THEN RECHECK. .. OF OPERATION TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! PTO SPEEO MUST N O T READOPERATORSMANUALS FOLLOW KHOW now TO STOP TRACTOR AND EXCEED 2400 RPM. [...]

c SET - UP AND 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. Complete Check Lists on Page 10 when set - up [...]

SET - UP AND ASSEMBLY Mower Assembly. Kit in Crate / Parts Box Parts in Burlap Bag Parts in Parts Box 9[...]

SET - UP AND ASSEMBLY Pre - Delivery Check List (Dealer Responsibility) 1. Inspect the mower thoroughly after assembly to ensure it is set up properly before delivering it to the customer. The following check lists are a reminder of points to inspect. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made. 2. Check all b[...]

SET - UP AND ASSEMBLY MOUNTING MOWER LIFT SYSTEM Install with the tractor on level ground. Lock the parking brake, set the transmission lever in "N" (Neutral) and the Pi0 clutch lever in the " OFF " position. Set Lift Control lever to " DOWN " and turn Lowering Speed Control knob fully counter-clockwise ( " FAST &[...]

SET - UP AND ASSEMBLY Lift Unk Lower Link Shaft Y - bracket 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. Install lift link so that it is vertical and the end with two holes is down. Lift link [...]

SET - UP AND ASSEMBLY Installing Lift Rods (For Tractors Without Rear Three Point Hitch) 1. Adjust the lift rod to 365 mm (1 4.4 in) measured from eye to eye as illustrated. Adjustment is made by turning barrel of rod, then secured by tightening nut. Be sure that an equal length of threads shows on either end ,of barrel. I I I 365 mm I'c------[...]

SET - UP AND ASSEMBLY I I I I ‘y 85 mm 7 3.4 in. (with loader subframe) 100mm ; 4.0 in. -y 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. Loosen the locknut and the adjusting nuts and turn them to position the bracket hole 85 mm [...]

SET - UP AND ASSEMBLY 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. Engine will not [...]

SET - UP AND ASSEMBLY Subassembling Front Link Brackets Assemble by compressing the front spring and inserting it in the front bracket slot. Pass greased front quick release pin through hole in the front bracket and spring. Pull back spring slightly to uncover hole in quick release pin. Use hammer to tap in spring pin until it is equidistant from b[...]

INSTALLING 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. They cannot be[...]

INSTALLING MOWER < Front Caster Wheel Rear Gauge Wheels '@ Installing and Adjusting Wheels 1. Pull release pin on wheel yoke so that wheel ' 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. .Secure wit[...]

INSTALLING MOWER NOTE: Tool is available (see illustration) for ease of measurement. 1, To level mower from side to side, measure 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. To add washers, raise mower deck until wh[...]

INSTALLING MOWER 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. I Discharge Chute Y Level Plug Gearbox Gear Box Installing Gear Box Oil and Vent Plug Gearbox is shipped WITHOUT oil. Plastic gearbox[...]

INSTALLING MOWER 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. Install [...]

~ ~~~ ~~ INSTALLING MOWER Rear Mower Links Attach to Mo-wer 4. Put the transmission range selector in "1 .I' For 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. Shut engine off after driving fr[...]

INSTALLING MOWER 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. 2. If the holes in the bracket and the front link do not l[...]

1 INSTALLING MOWER Lift Arms Fasten to Mower Deck LOADER 0.2in SUB FRAME MOWER DECK STOP 24 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. 3. Pull down lift arm and align the oval hole of [...]

INSTALLING MOWER DETACHING MOWER FROM TRACTOR I 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. This will make removing quick release.pins on links easier. 2. Pul[...]

INSTALLING MOWER &joint Detaches From Mid - PTO 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. 2. Pull locking collar back (toward front of tractor) to release spline of Mid - PTO. P[...]

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 it. 2. Start the engine, move Lift Control Lever " UP, place the transmission range selector[...]

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[...]

OPERATION 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. To set cutting heig[...]

OPERATION PRE - OPERATION CHECK LIST Operate tractor mid - PTO at no more than 2400 RPM (maximum governed engine 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[...]

OPERATION 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. Always operate tractor mid - PTO at maximum g[...]

OPERATION Small Area Cuffing Pattern t Large Area Cutting Pattern CUTTING PATTERNS These cutting patterns are only recommended for a flat, level lawn surface. In a small area First make 2 or 3 turns in a clockwise direction. then turn around and continue cutting in a counter-closckwise direction. In a large area The first round of cuts is the key t[...]

INSTALLING MOWER 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 on tractor [...]

INSTALLING MOWER 4. Place other attachment on Rear Three Point ‘ by mower deck hook. Hitch . Mower deck will be held out of the way NOTE: The mower deck will be raised a small amount when Lift Control Lever in fully “UP” position. This is due to the play in the mower deck hook and will not affect the operation of the Rear Three Point Hitch or[...]

INSTALLING MOWER Using Rear Three Point Hitch with Mower Detached While the Mower Lift Linkage is Still Installed 1 : 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 br[...]

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 md follow all safety information in this manual. Before working underneath, raise mower, install transport lock and block mo[...]

MAINTENANCE 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 lub[...]

MAINTENANCE BLADE INSPECTION Before each use, check each mower blade for damage or abnormal wear. . NORMAL EXCESSIVELY WORN -= CRACKED Blade Condition 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. Do not overtighten the knob. [...]

MAINTENANCE ~~ 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 ho[...]

MAINTENANCE !a. Your dealer can supply genuine replacement blades. Substitute blades may not meet original equipment specifications and may be dangerous. MAINTAIN CORNER / ,PATTERN FOLLOW ORIGINAL Blade Sharpening Blade Sharpening 1. Remove blades. 2. Always sharpen both ends at the same time to maintain balance. Follow original sharpening pattern.[...]

MAINTENANCE REPLACING BLADE BELT Removing Blade Belt 1 ; 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. 2. Grasp belt with both hands on either side of the rear center idler pulley (see illustration for location). P[...]

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 of repair, you may be time and money ahead to replace complete assemblies. Bef[...]

MAINTENANCE 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 threade[...]

MAINTENANCE. -.. - 1 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. Remove bearing cups from housing as de - scribed in Spindle Repair Tips section. 4. Remove beari[...]

MAINTENANCE Blade Spindle Assembly 1. 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 plac[...]

MAINTENANCE I t1 I 1. Spindle assembly 2. Seal 3. Sleeve 4. Bearing cone 5. Housing and cups 6. Cup 7. Shaft Spindle Assembly 1O.Apply a thin coat of lubricant to bottom seal (2) .. and install with spring up toward center of housing. 11 .Place bottom seal squarely on housing. Select a piece of pipe or tubing with an OD that will set on outside edg[...]

MAINTENANCE 6 I' UNIVERSAL JOINT REPAIR 1. Yoke 2. Journal cross m5 3. Seal 4. Snap ring 5. Cup and bearings 6. Yoke Universal Joint Assembly 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. 47[...]

MAINTENANCE h 3. Clamp cup in vise as shown and tap on yoke to completely remove cup from yoke. Repeat steps two and three for opposite cup. ... L 11' 3. Clamp cup in vise as shown and tap on yoke to completely remove cup from yoke. Repeat steps two and three for opposite cup. 4. Place universal cross in vise as shown and tap on yoke to remove[...]

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. Be sure proper vent plug is i[...]

MAINTENANCE Seal Seal , e- Vent Plug al Gearbox gasket 1 Gear Box Leakage Repair 1. Bore-tite", a sealant, is used on the outer . - diameter of the seals. Substitute seals may not meet original equipment specifications and could cause leakage.. 2. Clean gearbox exterior to remove all foreign material. When opening, use care to prevent foreig[...]

MAINTENANCE Drive Pulley Installation 1. Install drive pulley with split taper bushing on gearbox vertical shaft. Make sure key and keyways are aligned. 3 2. Position centerline of driie pulley 0.98 & 0.030 in. above mounting surface of gearbox stand as shown. This is a very criiical dimension and must be held. Alternately tighten split taper b[...]

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 clean[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION 1. Mower overloading; material too tall or heavy 1. Reduce tractor speed but operate Mid - PTO at 2400 rpm. Cut material twice: one high pass, then mow at desired height, Cut a partial swath. 2. Oil on belt from over - lubrication 2. Be careful not to over - lubricate. Clean lubricant from belt and pulleys with clea[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION ~~~ ~~~ 1. Tractor speed too fast I. shift to lower gear. 2. Grass accumulation inside deck 2. Clean deck underside. 3. Dull Blade 3. Have the blade sharpened or replace it. 4. Tires improperty inflated 4. Check the tire inflation. 5. Mower not level 5. Check the blade height. 6. Wrong mower deck height 6. Change to[...]

SPECIFICATIONS .Overall length 1345 mm (53.8 " ) Overall width '1820 mm (72.8 " ) Mowing width 1500 mm (60 " ) Weight (including linkage) 140 kg (280 Ibs) Tractor mid - PTO operating speed 2,400 rpm maximum Cutting height range 1-1/2" to 4 " Number of blades 3 Max. lifting height 6 " to blade face (4 " wl FL6[...]

WARRANTY SERVICE OWNER SATISFACTION Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to us. All HONOA 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 handl[...]

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