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Honda Power Equipment HRC7018, HRC7020 Speed Control Linkage Adjustment

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MAINTENANCE 8, ADJUSTMENTS -

9. Release the neutral locks and cycle the direction control

levers forward and backward several times. Engage the

neutral locks and be sure the wheels come to a complete

stop. Readjust the linkage if necessary.

10. With the neutral locks engaged, adjust both reverse springs

to a length of 2.3 - 2.4 inches (58 - 62 mm).

Speed Control Linkage Adjustment

Perform this adjustment if the mower creeps when the speed

control levers are in neutral and the neutral locks are

released.

1. Raise and support the rear of the mower so that the rear

wheels are clear of the ground.

2. Pull the forward speed control levers into neutral and engage

the neutral locks on the direction control levers.

3. Loosen the locknuts on the forward speed linkage.

4. Adjust the length of the rod until the roller just contacts the

pump control arm with no slack in the linkage. Adjust the

other side the same way.

5. Start the engine, move the throttle lever to FAST, and

release the neutral locks.

6. Adjust each forward speed linkage rod:

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Turn the adjusting nut to lengthen the rod until forward

rotation just starts.

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Turn the adjusting nut, counting the number of turns, to

shorten the rod until rear rotation just starts.

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Turn the adjusting nut to lengthen the rod one-half the

number of turns you counted.

7. Tighten the locknut. Adjust the linkage on the other side in

the same manner.

8. Adjust both pump arm springs to a length of 4.5 - 4.9 inches

(115 - 125mm).

9. Cycle the forward speed control levers from neutral to full

forward a number of times. Readjust the linkage to stop any

wheel rotation in neutral.

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Contents

Main Page Page Page Safety Messages Damage PreventSon Messages Page CONTENTS Turn to the beginning of each section for a complete list of subjects. Page Page Safety Information Avoid Rotating Blades Keep Shields in Place Refuel with Care I - Wear Protective Clothing Turn Engine Off When Not Mowing Important Message to Employers Safety Label Locations MOWER SAFETY Page Page Locations This shows where to find the most frequently used controls. Page Page Page Operator Presence Levers Direction Controls Neutral Lock Page Page TRANSPORTING and STORING Transporting your Mower Storing your Mower For Over 30 Days. . . For Over 60 Days. . . Removing From Storage Page Check the Mower Blades Belts Engine Oil Hydrostatic Oil Page Page OPERATING THE MOWER Starting the Engine Pump Bypass Valves I Using the Direction Controls Moving Forward Steering the Mower Stopping the Mower Reversing the Mower Making an Emergency Stop Starting to Mow Adjusting your Speed Mowing Tips Mowing on Slopes Parking the Mower MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS The Importance Of Maintenance Maintenance Safety Safety Precautions Emission Control System Source of Emissions The U.S. and California Clean Air Act Tampering and Altering Problems that may Affect Emissions Proper Maintenance is the Owners Responsibility Replacement Parts Maintenance Modification for High Altitude Operation MAINTENANCE &ADJUSTMENTS Maintenance Schedule 36 Tuneup Specifications Air Cleaner I 1 Fuel Refueling Fuel Recommendation Oxygenated Fuels Changing the Fuel Filter Engine Oil Checking the Level Recommended Oil Changing the Oil Changing the Oil Filter t J i- f.L.I- Spark Plugs Recommended Types Checking the Spark Plugs Valve Clearance Page Idle Speed Governor Linkage Hydrostatic Oil Checking the Level Oil Recommendation Changing the Oil Changing the Oil Filter c- 1 c E Lz-- Lubrication Points Page Control Linkage Adjustment Direction Control Linkage Adjustment Page Speed Control Linkage Adjustment Page Tracking Adjustment Speed Control Switch Adjustment Operator Presence Lever Operation Tires Page Rear Wheel Adjustment Cutting Range Front Cutting Range Adjustment Rear Cutting Range Adjustment Blades Inspecting the Blade; Removing the Blades Installing the Blades Servicing the Blades Page Deck Belt Adjustment and Replacement Adjust Belt Tension Adjust Idler Pulley /A. II Replace II Blade Brake Adjustment Blade Belt Adjustment and Replacement Adjust Replace Pump Belt Replacement and Adjustment Remove Install and Adjust Spark Arrester (optional) Battery Service (electric start models) Removing the battery Inspection Charging the battery Installing the battery Page Page Engine Doesnt start Low power Mower Doesnt move Pulls to one side Vibrates Page Page Page Engine Page INDEX H N S 0 P Page Page Customer Service Information Current customer service contact information: United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands: