TROUBLESHOOTING Vl6RATlON PROBLEMS
Excessive
Vibration
1. Check mower deck and
blade(s).
2. Take the mower to an
authorized Honda
servicing dealer for
repair. - I
Possible Cause
Grass and debris lodged
under mower deck.
Blade(s) loose, bent,
damaged, or unbalanced
by improper sharpening.
Mechanical damage, such
as a bent crankshaft.
MOWING AND BAGGING PROBLEMS
Poor Cut Quality or
Poor Mowing/Bagging
Performance
1. Check that the throttle
lever is in the FAST
position.
2. Reduce forward speed.
3. Check cutting height
adjustment levers.
4. Check grass bag (if
equipped).
5. Check mower deck and
blade.
Possible Cause
Engine speed is too slow
to cut well.
Mower is moving too fast
for lawn conditions.
Adjustment levers set
at different positions.
Grass bag overfilled or
clogged.
Mower deck clogged.
Blade(s) dull, worn, or
damaged.
Wrong blade(s) installed.
Correction
Clean out mower deck
(P.37).
Tighten loose blade
bolts. Replace damaged
blade(s) (p. 60 - 61).
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary
Correction
Move throttle lever to
the FAST position
(P. 30).
Shift to slow speed
(p. 32) or push slower.
Set all levers at the
same cutting height
position (p. 15).
Empty the grass bag.
Wash the grass bag if
clogged with dirt (p. 62).
Clean out the mower deck
(P. 37).
Sharpen or replace
blade(s) if necessary
(p. 60 - 61).
Install correct blades
(p. 60 - 61).
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