Troubleshooting 40 – HONDA HRS216SDA User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

40

VIBRATION PROBLEMS

Excessive

Vibration

Possible Cause

Correction

1. Check mower deck and

blade.

Grass and debris lodged
under mower deck.

Clean out mower deck
(p. 25).

Blade loose, bent,
damaged, or unbalanced
by improper sharpening.

Tighten loose blade
bolts. Replace damaged
blade (p. - ).

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.

Release the drive clutch
lever (SD) and push
slower (SD & PD).

3. Check cutting height

adjustment levers.

Adjustment levers set
at different positions.

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

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.

Mower deck clogged.

Clear out the mower deck
(p. 25).

Blade dull, worn, or
damaged.

Sharpen or replace blade
if necessary
(p. ).

Wrong blade installed.

Install correct blade
(p. ).

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