TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS43

VIBRATION PROBLEMS

MOWING AND BAGGING PROBLEMS

Possible Cause Correction
Grass and debris is lodged under the mower
deck Clean out the mower deck (page 21)
Blades are loose, bent, damaged, or
unbalanced by improper sharpening Tighten loose blades bolts. If the blades are
found to be bent or damaged, take the lawn
mower to an authorized Honda servicing
dealer for inspection
Mechanical damage, such as a bent
crankshaft Take the mower to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer for repair
Possible Cause Correction
Engine speed is too slow to cut well Move the throttle lever to the FAST position
(page 16)
Mower is moving too fast for lawn conditions Turn the Smart Drive control to a slower
position (page 17)
Adjustment levers are set at different
positions Set all levers at the same cutting height
position (page 10)
Grass bag is overfilled or clogged Empty the grass bag. Wash the grass bag if it
is clogged with dirt (page 28)
Mower deck is clogged Clear out the mower deck (page 21)
Blades are dull, worn, or damaged Sharpen or replace the blades (page 26)