TROUBLESHOOTING VIBRATION PROBLEMS
Possible Cause Excessive
Vibration
1. Check mower deck and Grass and debris lodged
blade(s). under mower deck.
Blade(s) loose, bent,
damaged, or unbalanced
by improper sharpening.
2. Take mower to an Mechanical damage, such
authorized Honda as a bent crankshaft.
servicing dealer for
repair.
Correction
MOWING AND BAGGING PROBLEMS
Clean out mower deck
(P.34).
Tighten loose blade
bolts. Replace damaged
blade(s) (p. 56 - 57).
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary
Correction
Possible Cause
Poor Cut Quality or
Boor Mowing/Bagging
Performance
1. Check that the throttle
lever is in the FAST
position.
2. Reduce forward speed.
Move throttle lever to
the FAST position
(P. 28).
Shift to slow speed
(p. 29) or push slower.
Set all levers at the
same cutting height
position (p. 14).
Empty the grass bag.
Wash the grass bag if
clogged with dirt (p. 58).
Clean out the mower decl
(P. 34).
Sharpen or replace
blade(s) if necessary
(p. 56 - 57).
Install correct blades
(p. 56 - 57).
Engine speed is too slow
to cut well.
Mower is moving too fast
for lawn conditions.
Adjustment levers set
at different positions.
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3. Check cutting height
adjustment levers.
4. Check grass bag
(if equipped).
5. Check mower deck ant
blade.
Grass bag overfilled or
clogged.
Mower deck clogged.
Blade(s) dull, worn, or
damaged.
Wrong blade(s) installed.
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