honda-automobiles hrc216hxa User Manual

Grass and debris lodged under mower deck.

Blades loose, bent, misaligned, damaged, or 
unbalanced by improper sharpening.

Tighten loose blades bolts. (page 33)
Replace damaged blades. (page 32)

Mechanical damage, such as a bent 
crankshaft.

Take the mower to an authorized Honda 
service dealer for repair.

Engine speed is too slow to cut well.

Move the throttle lever to the FAST position. 
(page 19)

Mower is moving too fast for lawn conditions.

Shift to slow speed. (page 21)

Adjustment levers set at different positions.

Set all the levers at the same cutting height 
position. (page 16)

Grass bag overfilled or clogged.

Empty the grass bag. Wash the grass bag if it is 
clogged with dirt. (page 34)

Mower deck clogged.

Blades dull, worn, or damaged.

Sharpen or replace the blades if necessary. 
(page 32)

Wrong blades installed.