TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
VIBRATION PROBLEMS
Excessive Vibration
Check mower deck and
blade(s).
Take mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for
repair.
MOWING AND BAGGING PROBLEMS
Poor Cut Quality or Poor
Mowing/Bagging
Performance
Check that the throttle lever is
in the FAST position.
Reduce forward speed.
Check cutting height
adjustment levers.
Check grass bag (if
equipped).
Check mower deck and
blade(s).
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Possible Cause
Grass and debris lodged
under mower deck.
Mechanical damage, such as
a bent crankshaft.
Possible Cause
Engine speed is too slow to
cut well.
Mower is moving too fast for
lawn conditions.
Adjustment levers set at
different positions.
Grass bag overfilled or
clogged.
Mower deck clogged.
Blade(s) dull, worn, or
damaged.
Wrong blade(s) installed.
Correction
Clean out mower deck (p. 26).
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
Correction
Move throttle lever to the
FAST position (p. 18).
Walk slower (PDA). Release
the drive clutch lever (SDA)
and push slower (SDA, PDA).
Shift to a lower gear (TDA).
Set all levers at the same
cutting height position (p. 11).
Empty the grass bag. Wash
the grass bag if clogged with
dirt (p. 33).
Clear out the mower deck
(p. 26).
Sharpen or replace blade(s) if
necessary (p. 32).
Install correct blade(s) (p. 24,
32, 60).