9. MAINTENANCE
DRIVE
CLUTCH
CABLE
ADJUSTMENT
1. Measure
free play at the top of the lever, as shown.
Free play should
be
3116-318
in (5-10 mm).
2. If adjustment
is necessary, loosen the lock nuts with a 10 mm wrench,
and
move the adjuster up or down as required. Tighten the lock nuts and recheck
free play.
3. Start the engine and operate the drive clutch lever. Check to be sure the drive
clutch
engages
and releases properly.
If the drive clutch
does not operate
properly, and lever free play is correctly adjusted, take the mower to an authorized
Honda lawn mower dealer for repair.
3116-316
in
(5-10
mm)
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