Honda HRS216PKA Manual page 19

SERVICE INFORMATION
8. SMART DRIVE SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (VKA TYPE)
Lawn mower will not self-propel when the Smart Drive is engaged
Transmission propels the mower, but slips or slows down under load
Lawn mower continues to self-propel when the Smart Drive is released
Lawn mower is difficult to roll backwards, but stops propelling when the
HRS216VKA
Smart Drive is released
Only one wheel propels or one wheel intermittently stops rotating under load
(clicking sound can be heard)
Transmission leaks oil
MOWER WILL NOT SELF-PROPEL WHEN THE SMART DRIVE IS ENGAGED
1. Inspect the drive belt, transmission input shaft, Smart
Drive cable, and driven pulley for damage. Removal of
the rear scroll (P. 11-2)
inspect all components.
2. Inspect the transmission control arm and return spring for
bending or damage. Replace as necessary.
3. Verify the transmission pivots and the control arm moves
when rotating the Smart Drive control.
• If the control arm does not move, go to "SMART DRIVE
DISASSEMBLY AND INSPECTION (VKA TYPE)"
on page 10-17.
• If the control arm moves, go to "SMART DRIVE CABLE
(VKA TYPE)" on page
.
2-10
may be required to thoroughly
3-9.
HRS216PKA • HRS216SKA • HRS216VKA
SMART
BELT TENSION
DRIVE
SPRING
CABLE
DRIVE BELT
DRIVEN
PULLEY
2-10
2-11
2-11
2-13
2-14
2-15
TRANSMISSION
CONTROL ARM