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VIBRATION PROBLEMS
MOWING AND BAGGING PROBLEMS
Excessive Vibration
Correction
1. Check cutter housing and
blade.
2. Take mower to an autho-
rized Honda servicing
dealer for repair.
Grass and debris lodged
under cutter housing.
Blade loose, bent, dam-
aged, or unbalanced by
improper sharpening.
Mechanical damage, such
as a bent crankshaft.
Clean out cutter housing
(p. 39).
Tighten loose blade bolts.
Replace damaged blade
(p. 53).
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
Possible Cause
Poor Cut Quality or
Poor Mowing/Bagging
Performance
Correction
1. Check that the throttle
lever is in the HIGH posi-
tion.
2. Reduce forward speed.
3. Check cutting height
adjustment levers.
4. Check grass bag (if
equipped).
5. Check cutter housing and
blade.
Engine speed is too slow to
cut well.
Mower is moving too fast for
lawn conditions.
Adjustment lever set at
incorrect positions.
Grass bag overfilled or
clogged.
Cutter housing clogged.
Blade dull, worn, or dam-
aged.
Wrong blade installed.
Move throttle lever to the
HIGH position (p. 25).
Release the drive clutch
lever and push more.
Set lever at the correct
height position (p. 23, 35).
Empty the grass bag.
Wash the grass bag if
clogged with dirt (p. 58).
Clean out the cutter hous-
ing (p. 39).
Sharpen or replace blade if
necessary (p. 53).
Install correct blade (p. 55).
Possible Cause