MAINTENANCE
CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENTS
Flywheel Brake Cable Adjustment
Measure free play at the top of the lever. Free play should be 5-15 mm
(+I6
-
‘46 in). If adjustment is necessary:
1. Loosen the locknuts with a 10 mm wrench, and move the adjuster
up or down as required.
2. Tighten the locknuts and recheck free play.
3. Start the engine outdoors. Move the throttle to FAST. Release tlie
flywheel brake lever; the engine should stop quickly. If the flywheel
brake does not operate properly with the correct cable adjustment,
take the mower to a an authorized Honda servicing dealer for
repair.
5-15 mm
FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER ADJUSTER
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