Honda HRJ216K2 Manual page 63

VIBRATION PROBLEMS
Excessive vibration
1. Check cutter housing
and blade.
2. Take mower to an
authorized Honda
servicing dealer for
repair.
MOWING AND BAGGING PROBLEMS
Poor Cut Quality or
Poor Mowing/Bagging
Performance
1. Check that the throttle
lever is in the HIGH
position.
2. Reduce forward speed.
3. Check cutting height
adjustment levers.
4. Check grass bag
(if equipped).
5. Check cutter housing
and blade.
Possible Cause
Grass and debris
lodged under cutter
housing.
Blade loose, bent,
damaged, or
unbalanced by
improper sharpening.
Mechanical damage,
such as a bent
crankshaft.
Possible Cause
Engine speed is too
slow to cut well.
Mower is moving too
fast for lawn conditions.
Adjustment lever set at
incorrect positions.
Grass bag overfilled or
clogged.
Cutter housing clogged.
Blade dull, worn, or
damaged.
Wrong blade installed.
Correction
Clean out cutter
housing (p. 42).
Tighten loose blade
bolts. Replace
damaged blade
(p. 56).
Replace or repair
faulty components as
necessary.
Correction
Move throttle lever
to the HIGH position
(p. 28).
Release the drive
clutch lever (HRJ216
Model) and push
more.
Set lever at the
correct height
position (p. 26, 38).
Empty the grass bag.
Wash the grass bag
if clogged with dirt
(p. 61).
Clean out the cutter
housing (p. 42).
Sharpen or replace
blade if necessary
(p. 56).
Install correct blade
(p. 58).
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