Cutting Head Problems - Honda HHT31S Owner's Manual

CUTTING HEAD PROBLEMS

Blade or Cutting-line
head Won't Stop Turning
When Throttle is at
SLOW Position
Check throttle control and
cable.
Check clutch.
Blade or Cutting-Line
Head Won't Turn
Check clutch, drive cable,
and gear case.
Excessive Vibration
Check cutting-line head or
blade nut.
Check blade.
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Possible Cause
Fault in throttle control or cable;
throttle cable out of adjustment or
bent.
Idle speed is too fast.
Clutch springs broken or worn, or
clutch system faulty.
Possible Cause
Worn or broken clutch, broken
cable, worn or broken gear case
parts.
Possible Cause
Cutting-line head or blade nut
loose.
Blade damaged.
Correction
Check throttle control parts,
adjust or replace cable if
necessary.
Adjust idle speed.
Replace clutch springs or
replace or repair other clutch
system parts.
Correction
Replace or repair faulty
components as needed.
Correction
Tighten cutting-line head or
blade nut securely.
Replace blade.
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