TROUBLESHOOTING VIBRATION PROBLEMS
Excessive
Vibration Possible Cause Correction
1. Check mower deck and Grass and debris lodged Clean out mower deck
blade. under mower deck. (p.32).
Blades loose, bent, Tighten loose blade
damaged, or unbalanced bolts. Replace damaged
by improper sharpening. blades (p. 52 - 53).
2. Take mower to Honda Mechanical damage, such
servicing dealer for Replace or repair faulty
as a bent crankshaft. components as necessary.
repair.
MOWING PROBLEMS
Poor Cut Quality or
Poor Mowing
Performance
Possible Cause Correction
1. Check that the throttle Engine speed is too slow Move throttle lever to
lever is in the FAST to cut well. the FAST position
position. (P. 27).
2. Reduce forward speed. Mower is moving too fast Push slower.
for lawn conditions.
3. Check mower deck and Mower deck clogged. Clean out the mower deck
blade. (P. 32).
Blades dull, worn, or Sharpen or replace blades
damaged. if necessary
(p. 52 - 53).
Wrong blades installed. Install correct blades
(p. 52 - 53).