Vibration Problems; Mowing And Bagging Problems - Honda HRX217TDA Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

VIBRATION PROBLEMS

Possible Cause
Grass and debris lodged under the mower
deck
Blades are loose, bent, damaged, or
unbalanced by improper sharpening
Mechanical damage, such as a bent
crankshaft

MOWING AND BAGGING PROBLEMS

Possible Cause
Engine speed is too slow to cut well
Mower is moving too fast for the lawn
conditions
Adjustment levers are set at different
positions
Grass bag is overfilled or clogged
Mower deck is clogged
Blades are dull, worn, or damaged
Wrong blades are installed
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Correction
Clear out the mower deck (page 27).
Tighten loose blades bolts. (page 34).
If blades are found to be bent or damaged, take
the lawn mower to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer for inspection (page 32).
Take the mower to an authorized Honda
service dealer for repair.
Correction
Move the throttle lever to the FAST position
(page 21).
Shift to a slower speed (page 22), or push
slower.
Set all levers at the same cutting height
position (page 18).
Empty the grass bag. Wash the grass bag if
clogged with dirt (page 35).
Clean out the mower deck (page 27).
Sharpen or replace the blades if necessary
(page 33).
Install the correct blades (page 34).