MAINTENANCE
Shift Cable Adjustment (HRMSXA & HRBPl SSXA)
Shift cable adjustment is necessary if the shift lever does not operate
smoothly or does not shift properly into a gear.
With the transmission in 1st gear, pull the gear shift lever all the way
back and release it; the lever should be centered on the number “1”
on the lever cover. If adjustment is necessary:
1. Loosen the lock nuts with a 10 mm wrench, and move the adjuster
up or down as required.
2. Tighten the lock nuts and recheck lever alignment.
3. Start the engine outdoors, and operate the shift lever (release the
drive clutch lever before moving the shift lever). Check that the
transmission shifts properly, and that the lever is approximately
aligned, with the numbers beside it.
If the transmission does not shift as it should with correct cable
adjustment, take the mower to an authorized Honda lawn mower
dealer for repair.
GEAR SHIFT LEVER
‘ADJUSTER