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• Apr 22, 2017 / slow as molasses in chagrin falls ohio

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I bought a HRS216K5SKAA FJ Honda mower. This is about the 5th time I've used it and it's self propelled speed is way slower than my old honda. It's a no frills mower but it is just too slow. Any suggestions on speeding it up.
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• Apr 22, 2017 / slow as molasses in chagrin falls ohio

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Are you sure the drive cable tension is adjusted correctly? There should be a procedure for adjusting it in your owner's manual.

 

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• Apr 24, 2017 / slow as molasses in chagrin falls ohio

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Have not but I will take a look at it. Thanks primebulb 120
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• Apr 25, 2017 / slow as molasses in chagrin falls ohio

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There is no adjustment. The spec says the speed is 2.5 mph. My other honda is 4.0 mph. IS there anyway to increase speed by ....

 

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• Apr 27, 2017 / slow as molasses in chagrin falls ohio

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You could increase speed by installing different pulleys on the crankshaft and transmission, however this is not recommended by Honda, will void your warranty, and probably wouldn't get you all the way to 4 mph.

You could also try increasing the engine speed to 3000 RPM (if it's not already there), but don't do this unless you have a good tachometer. You could blow the engine up or cause the blades to fracture if you set the speed to high. Oh, and this is also not recommended by Honda. Making any modifications to the mower will void your warranty.

Sorry. :frown:

 

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• Apr 28, 2017 / slow as molasses in chagrin falls ohio

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Thanks for your input primebulb 120. Will consider increasing speed cause 2 MPH is way TOO SLOW.
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