Thank you for purchasing an HTA attachment for your Honda Tractor. This manual covers the assembly, operation, and maintenance of the HTA Model DB752A & DB5054 Dozer Blade. For your convenience, a parts list is a lso included in this publication. NOTE: The illustrations in this manual are intended to serve as a reference and may not necessarily depict the actual models listed above. The information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing.
CONTENTS PAGE General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safe Operating Rules .................................................................. 5 ................................................................. 5 Assembly and Installation ................................................................. 6 ...............................................................
GENERAL SAFETY recommendations and operating procedures before using the attachment. Follow the insturctions in this publication at all times, and fnsist that those who work with you do likewise. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. SAFE OPERATING RULES To avoid injury, keep bystanders, children and pets away from the area of operation. Stay clear of the front of the blade and pinch points. Do not allow anyone to ride on the blade.
ASSEMBLYAND INSTALLATION For your safety, this attachment should be assembled and installed by a mechanically proficient person who has the proper tools, perferaby an authorized Honda Tractor dealer. FRONT BLADE ASSEMBLY NOTE: In order to mount this attachment on a Honda Lawn Tractor or Multipurpose Tractor, the tractor must be fitted with an HTA Model QH4000 or QH5000 Quick-Hitch Kit. Right and left are determined from the operator’s point of view.
I I ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION (Continued) 4. Carefully drive a 3/16" roll pin into the hole in the adjustment pin. The roll pin should extend an equal distance from both sides of the adjustment pin. 5. Pivot the female quick-hitch to obtain the desired blade angle, align the adjustment pin holes and then insert the adjustment pin. NOTE: Be sure that the pin extends through the bottom plate of the hitch box. 6. Slide the skid shoes into the brackets on the back of the blade. 3 x 65 mm SPRING PIN 7.
OPERATING PROCEDURES In order to operate this attachment safely, it is vital that you read and understand this manual and the Tractor Owner‘s Manual. To prevent injury, stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key, before attempting to inspect, adjust or service this attachment. BEFORE OPERATING Check to be s u r e that the attachment is properly installed on the tractor and that all nuts,bolts and spring clips are secure.
, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1. After each use, check to be sure that all hardware and spring pins are secure. 2. Check the blade's removable cutting edge for excessive wear, and replace it if necessary. 3. Clean the blade, and lightly coat all exposed metal surfaces with oil to prevent rust. 4. Store blade in a dry place.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION . . .. . . . Your satisfaction and good will are important to your dealer and to us. 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 dealership management. Often complains can be quickly resolved at that level.
Current customer service contact information: United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands: 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. Almost all problems are solved in this way.
