MAINTENANCE
THROlTLE CABLE INSPECTION
Throttle cable adjustment is necessary if the throttle lever does not
operate the choke properly.
You can inspect choke operation by observing the movement of the
choke arm, which is located on top of the carburetor.
1. Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE position.
THROlTLE LEVER
2. The choke arm should move counterclockwise, until it contacts the
stop post on the carburetor.
Push the choke arm with your finger to verify that it has moved as
far as it will go.
CHOKE ARM
3. Move the throttle lever to the
FAST position. The choke arm
should move clockwise, until it
contacts the stop post on the
carburetor.
Push the choke arm with your
finger to verify that it has
moved as far as it will go.
4. If the choke arm does not move all the way to its stop, in either
direction, take the mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer.
Throttle cable adjustment involves related control plate
adjustments.
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