honda-automobiles hrc216hxa User Manual

6. While holding the drive 

clutch lever all the way 
forward, look through the 
cover plate hole and check 
the position of the control 
arm.

The center of the notch on 
the control arm should align 
with the index mark on the 
transmission case. 

7. If adjustment is necessary, 

loosen the drive clutch cable 
lock nuts with a 10 mm 
wrench and move the 
adjuster up or down as 
required.

8. Tighten the lock nuts.

9. Operate the clutch lever 

several times and recheck 
control arm alignment.

10. After the control arm is 

precisely aligned, re-install 
the transmission cover plate.

11. Start the engine and operate 

the drive clutch lever. Check 
to be sure the drive clutch 
lever operates properly.

If the drive clutch lever does 
not operate properly after the 
cable is correctly adjusted, 
take the mower to an 
authorized Honda servicing 
dealer for repair.