HONDA HR215SXA - Manual (Page 72)

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. 38).
Blade loose, bent,
damaged, or unbalanced
by improper sharpening.
Tighten loose blade
bolts. Replace damaged
blade (p. 62 - 63).
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. 31).
2. Reduce forward speed. Mower is moving too
FAST for lawn conditions.
Shift to slow speed
(p. 33).
3. Check cutting height
adjustment levers.
Adjustment levers set
at different positions.
Set all levers at the
same cutting height
position (p. 16).
4. Check grass bag. Grass bag overfilled or
clogged.
Empty the grass bag.
Wash the grass bag if
clogged with dirt (p. 64).
5. Check mower deck and
blade.
Mower deck clogged. Clean out the mower deck
(p. 38).
Blade dull, worn, or
damaged.
Sharpen or replace blade
if necessary (p. 62 - 63).
Wrong blade installed. Install correct blade.
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