Use and Care Guide

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Handlebar
1. Loosen the handlebar locking knobs.
2. Swing the handlebar forward. Prevent the cables from getting
pinched or kinked.
When unfolding the handlebar, engage the blade control lever and
then move the handlebar into the operating position. Tighten the
locking knobs to secure the handlebar in the mowing position.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Will Not Start
Loss of Power
Vibration
Mowing Problems
Possible Cause Correction
Blade control not engaged Hold blade control lever
against the handlebar
(page 6).
Fuel valve OFF Turn the fuel valve ON
(page 3).
Out of fuel Refuel (page 5).
Bad fuel; mower stored without
treating gasoline, or refueled with
bad gasoline
Refuel with fresh gasoline
(page 5).
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped
Gap or replace the spark plug
(page 12).
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.
LOCKING
KNOB (2)
BLADE CONTROL LEVER
Possible Cause Correction
Grass is too tall Raise the cutting height
(page 4), cut a narrower
swath, cut at a slower ground
speed, or cut more frequently.
Grass is too wet Allow the grass to dry
Mower deck is clogged Clean out the mower deck
(page 13).
Air filter is clogged Clean or replace the air filter
(page 11).
Bad fuel; mower stored without
treating gasoline, or refueled with
bad gasoline
Refuel with fresh gasoline
(page 5).
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 13).
Blade is loose Tighten loose blade bolts
(page 10).
Blade is 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
Release the clutch lever and
push the mower slower.
Cutting height adjustment levers
set at different positions
Set all levers at the same
cutting height position
(page 4).
Mower deck is clogged Clean out the mower deck
(page 13).
Grass is too wet Allow the grass to dry
Grass is too tall • Raise the cutting height
• Cut a narrower swath
• Use a slower ground speed
• Cut more frequently
• Use the side-discharge
chute instead of mulching
Blade is dull, worn, or damaged Sharpen or replace the blade
if necessary (page 10).
Wrong blade installed Install correct blade
(page 10).