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Handlebar
Remove the grass bag if installed. You can place it on top of the
engine with the bag opening to the front.
1. Turn the handlebar adjust knobs 90 degrees to release the
locating pins
.
2. Fold the handlebar forward
.
Do not allow the blade control cable to become caught, pinched,
or kinked by the handlebar while folding the handlebar down into
the storage position. The cable or engine control system may
become damaged causing the lawn mower to not function
properly.
Removing From Storage
When unfolding the handlebar, be sure to lock the handlebar adjust
knobs to secure the handlebar in the mowing position.
Check your mower as described in BEFORE OPERATION (page 4).
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine may require additional pulls of the recoil starter grip and may
smoke briefly at startup.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Will Not Start
Loss of Power
Vibration
Mowing and Bagging Problems
Possible Cause Correction
Blade control not engaged Hold blade control lever against the
handlebar (page 3).
Starter turns slow or not at
all
• Use the recoil starter for at least one
mowing session to allow the battery
to charge (page 3).
• Check for blown fuse (page 15).
• Charge the battery using an optional
AC powered charger (page 14).
Fuel valve OFF Turn the fuel valve ON (page 3).
Out of fuel Refuel (page 7).
Bad fuel; mower stored
without treating gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline
Refuel with fresh gasoline (page 7).
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped
Gap or replace the spark plug
(page 14).
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine)
Dry and reinstall the spark plug.
Fuel filter clogged,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Possible Cause Correction
Grass is too tall Raise the cutting height (page 6), cut
a narrower swath, use a slower
ground speed, or cut more frequently.
Instead of mulching, try rear
discharging or bagging.
Mower deck is clogged Clean out the mower deck (page 16).
Air filter is clogged Clean or replace the air filter
(page 13).
Bad fuel; mower stored
without treating gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline
Refuel with fresh gasoline (page 7).
Fuel filter clogged,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Possible Cause Correction
Grass and debris lodged
under the mower deck
Clean out the mower deck (page 16).
Blades loose Tighten loose blade bolts (page 12).
Blades bent, damaged, or
unbalanced by improper
sharpening
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Mechanical damage, such
as a bent crankshaft
Possible Cause Correction
Mower is moving too fast
for lawn conditions
Apply less pressure to the Smart
Drive paddles.
Mower leaves behind cut
grass when bagging
Grass bag may be full. Empty the
grass bag.
Cutting height adjustment
levers set at different
positions
Set all levers at the same cutting
height position (page 6).
Grass bag clogged Wash the grass bag (page 16).
Grass bag full Empty the grass bag.
Mower deck is clogged Clean out the mower deck (page 16).
Blades dull, worn, or
damaged
Sharpen or replace the blades if
necessary (page 12).
Wrong blades installed Install correct blades (page 21).
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