TROUBLESHOOTING VIBRATION PROBLEMS
Excessive Possible Cause Correction
Vibration
1. Check mower deck and Grass and debris lodged Clean out mower deck
blade(s). under mower deck. (P. 35).
Blade(s) loose, bent, Tighten loose blade(s)
damaged, or unbalanced bolts. Replace damaged
by improper sharpening. blade(s) (p. 56 - 57).
2. Take mower to an Mechanical damage, such Replace or repair faulty
authorized Honda as a bent crankshaft. components as necessary.
servicing dealer for
repair.
MOWING AND BAGGING PROBLEMS
Poor Cut Quality or Possible Cause Correction
Poor Mowing/Bagging
Performance
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. 29).
2. Reduce forward speed. Mower is moving too fast Shift to slow speed
for lawn conditions. (p. 30) or push slower.
3. Check cutting height Adjustment levers set Set all levers at the
adjustment levers. at different positions. same cutting height
position (p. 14).
4. Check grass bag Grass bag overfilled or Empty the grass bag.
(if equipped). clogged. Wash the grass bag if
clogged with dirt (p. 58).
5. Check mower deck and Mower deck clogged. Clean out the mower deck
blade(s). (P. 35).
Blade(s) dull, worn, or Sharpen or replace
damaged. blade(s) if necessary
(p. 56 - 57).
Wrong blade(s) installed. Install correct blade(s)
(p. 56 - 57).
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