MAINTENANCE
Shift Cable, Adjustment (SDA)
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 shift lever all the way back
and release it; the lever should be approximately 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 number beside it.
If the transmission does not shift as it should with correct cable
adjustment, take the mower to an authorized Honda servicing
dealer for repair.
SHIFT LEVER
-ADJUSTER
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