VIBRATION PROBLEMS
Excessive
Vibration Possible Cause Correction
1. Check mower deck and
blade(s). Grass and debris lodged
under mower deck. Clean out mower deck
(p. 25).
Blade(s) loose, bent,
damaged, or unbalanced
by improper sharpening.
Tighten loose blade
bolts. Replace damaged
blade(s) (p. 38).
2. Take mower to an
authorized Honda
servicing dealer for
repair.
Mechanical damage, such
as a bent crankshaft. Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
MOWING AND BAGGING PROBLEMS
Poor Cut Qualityor
Poor Mowing/Bagging
Performance
Possible Cause Correction
1. Check that the throttle
lever is in the FAST
position.
Engine speed is too slow
to cut well. Move throttle lever to
the FAST position
(p. 19).
2. Reduce forward speed. Mower is moving too fast
for lawn conditions. Walkslower (PD).
Release the drive clutch
lever (SD) and push
slower (SD & PD).
Shift to a lower gear (S3D)
3. Check cutting height
adjustment levers. Adjustment levers set
at different positions. Set all levers at the
same cutting height
position (p. 10).
4. Check grass bag
(if equipped). Grass bag overfilled or
clogged. Empty the grassbag.
Wash the grass bag if
clogged with dirt.
5. Check mower deck and
blade(s). Mower deck clogged. Clearout the mower deck
(p. 25).
Blade(s) dull, worn, or
damaged. Sharpen or replace
blade(s) if necessary
(p. 38).
Wrong blade(s) installed. Install correct blade(s)
(p. 38 ).
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