TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
VIBRATION PROBLEMS
Possible Cause
Grass and debris lodged under mower deck. Clean out mower deck (p. 23).
Mechanical damage, such as a bent
crankshaft.
MOWING AND BAGGING PROBLEMS
Possible Cause
Mower is moving too fast for lawn conditions. Shift to a lower gear or release the drive
Adjustment levers set at different positions.
Grass bag overfilled or clogged.
Mower deck clogged.
Blades dull, worn, or damaged.
Wrong blades installed.
Correction
Have a servicing Honda dealer replace or
repair faulty components as necessary.
Correction
clutch lever and push slowly.
Set all levers at the same cutting height
position (p. 9).
Empty the grass bag. Wash the grass bag if
clogged with dirt (p. 29).
Clear out the mower deck
(p. 23).
Sharpen or replace blades if necessary (p.
28).
Install correct blades (p. 21, 28, 55).
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