Honda HRS216PKA Manual page 20

HRS216PKA • HRS216SKA • HRS216VKA
TRANSMISSION PROPELS THE MOWER, BUT SLIPS OR SLOWS DOWN UNDER LOAD
1. Adjust the Smart Drive cable
2. Inspect the belt and both pulleys for damage. Confirm that
the transmission pulley is tight and not slipping on the
input shaft.
3. Position the mower on a smooth concrete surface.
4. Start the engine and firmly engage the Smart Drive control
while holding the lawn mower from moving forward. The
rear wheels should spin (slip) on the concrete surface.
If the wheels intermittently stop and/or a clicking sound
can be heard, inspect the pinion gears and ratchets
(see P. 2-14).
If both wheels stop but no ratcheting or clicking sound can
be heard, the drive belt may be worn and replacement is
necessary.
LAWN MOWER CONTINUES TO SELF-PROPEL
WHEN THE SMART DRIVE IS RELEASED
1. Loosen the Smart Drive cable adjuster completely.
.
.
(P. 3-9).
SERVICE INFORMATION
Hold the mower from moving
forward and engage the Smart
Drive control on a smooth
concrete surface.
TIGHTEN
ADJUSTER
MARK
JAM
NUT
LOOSEN
2-11