Vibration problems, Mowing and bagging problems, Troubleshooting 41 – HONDA HRR216S3DA User Manual

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VIBRATION PROBLEMS

Excessive

Vibration

Possible Cause

Correction

1. Check mower deck and

blade(s).

Grass and debris lodged
under mower deck.

Clean out mower deck
(p. 25).

Blade(s) loose, bent,
damaged, or unbalanced
by improper sharpening.

Tighten loose blade
bolts. Replace damaged
blade(s) (p. 38).

2. Take mower to an

authorized Honda
servicing dealer for
repair.

Mechanical damage, such
as a bent crankshaft.

Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.

MOWING AND BAGGING PROBLEMS

Poor Cut Quality or

Poor Mowing/Bagging

Performance

Possible Cause

Correction

1. Check that the throttle

lever is in the FAST
position.

Engine speed is too slow
to cut well.

Move throttle lever to
the FAST position
(p. 19).

2. Reduce forward speed.

Mower is moving too fast
for lawn conditions.

Walk slower (PD).
Release the drive clutch
lever (SD) and push
slower (SD & PD).
Shift to a lower gear (S3D)

3. Check cutting height

adjustment levers.

Adjustment levers set
at different positions.

Set all levers at the
same cutting height
position (p. 10).

4. Check grass bag

(if equipped).

Grass bag overfilled or
clogged.

Empty the grass bag.
Wash the grass bag if
clogged with dirt.

5. Check mower deck and

blade(s).

Mower deck clogged.

Clear out the mower deck
(p. 25).

Blade(s) dull, worn, or
damaged.

Sharpen or replace
blade(s) if necessary
(p. 38).

Wrong blade(s) installed.

Install correct blade(s)
(p. 38 ).

TROUBLESHOOTING

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