Honda HRS216PKA Manual page 22

HRS216PKA • HRS216SKA • HRS216VKA
LAWN MOWER IS DIFFICULT TO ROLL BACKWARDS, BUT STOPS PROPELLING WHEN
THE SMART DRIVE IS RELEASED
1. Raise the mower to the highest cutting height
to prevent the rear shield from creating extra
roll-back drag.
2. With the engine off and the Smart Drive
control released, place a commercially
available spring scale on the handlebar.
Slowly and steadily pull the mower
backwards and measure the continuous
roll-back force.
• Continuous roll-back force should be no
more than 58 N (13 lb).
• If the roll-back force exceeds 58 N (13 lb),
refer to steps 1 thru 3 under "LAWN
MOWER CONTINUES TO SELF-PROPEL
WHEN THE SMART DRIVE IS
RELEASED" on page
3. Check the roll-back force once again. If the
force exceeds 58 N (13 lb), continue to
step 4.
4. Remove the rear adjuster arms and clean
and inspect the bushings and axle shaft.
Replace any excessively worn bushings.
5. Thoroughly clean the bushing contact areas
on the axle using a Scotch-Brite™ pad.
6. Thoroughly apply a coat of Honda Marine
extreme pressure NLGI #2 GC-LB grease or
equivalent INSIDE the adjuster arms and on
the axle surfaces.
IMPORTANT:
Only use an extreme pressure NLGI #2
GC-LB wheel bearing grease. Proper
application of the correct grease is critical to
ensure proper operation.
DO NOT USE anti-seize, white lithium,
silicon, WD-40, or any other spray lubricant.
7. Proceed to the Smart Drive Cable Adjustment
procedure (P. 3-9).
.
2-11.
Slowly pull the mower backwards and
measure the roll-back force. Maximum
continuous force is 58 N (13 lb).
ADJUSTER ARM AND AXLE
Clean and inspect the rear
adjuster bushings and axle.
26 x 36 mm
WASHER
25 mm
CIRCLIP
SERVICE INFORMATION
SPRING SCALE,
SAMIN25MRP
(Commercially
available)
ADJUSTER
ARM

Apply grease.
ADJUSTER
PLATE
Clean bushing
contact areas with a
Scotch-Brite™ pad.
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