Honda Power Equipment HRC7018, HRC7020 Tracking Adjustment

MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS -

Tracking Adjustment

Perform this adjustment if the mower will not track straight

with the speed control levers evenly positioned. Adjust the

speed control linkage before performing this adjustment.

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

wheels are clear of the ground.

2. Release the neutral locks and put the forward speed control

levers in neutral.

3. Start the engine.

4. Hold an operator presence lever down on the hand grip for

the length of this procedure.

5. Watch the rear wheels while you slowly move both speed

control levers forward (keeping them even):

l Both wheels should begin turning at about the same time.

l

When the levers are both positioned about one inch

forward of neutral, both wheels should rotate at about the

same speed.

6. Adjust the speed control rod lengths sligM/y if necessary:

l

Lengthening the rod slightly will increase wheel speed

and cause the wheel to begin to rotate sooner.

l

Shortening the rod slightly will decrease the wheel speed

and cause the wheel to begin to rotate later.

7. Tighten the locknuts and be sure that the wheels don’t rotate

when the levers are in neutral.

8. Operate the mower on level ground to be sure that it tracks

straight when the levers are even. Readjust the rods slightly

if necessary. Be sure that the mower doesn’t creep when the

speed control levers are in neutral.

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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: