HONDA HRX217HXA - Manual (Page 63)

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
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Vibration
Mowing and Bagging Problems
Possible Cause Correction
Grass and debris lodged under the mower
deck. Clean out the mower deck (page 30).
Blades loose, bent, damaged, or unbalanced
by improper sharpening. Tighten loose blades bolts (page 37).
If blades are found to be bent or damaged,
take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer for inspection (page 35).
Mechanical damage, such as a bent
crankshaft. Take the mower to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer for repair.
Possible Cause Correction
Engine speed is too slow to cut well Move the throttle lever to the FAST position
(page 23).
Mower is moving too fast for lawn conditions Shift to slow speed (page 25).
Cutting height adjustment levers set at
different positions Set all levers at the same cutting height
position (page 19).
Grass bag overfilled or clogged Empty the grass bag. Wash the grass bag if it
is clogged with dirt (page 38).
Mower deck clogged Clean out the mower deck (page 30).
Blades dull, worn, or damaged Sharpen or replace the blades if necessary
(page 36).
Wrong blades installed Install correct blades (page 36).