Looking for some help diagnosing the drive on my 2006 Honda mower Model # HRX217HXA. The self propel does not travel as fast as it used to. I got out the repair manual and tried to adjust the drive cable per the instructions but would not adjust so it would start to move on the second speed notch as the instruction said it should even at max adjustment. If you set the handle to max speed it moves but pretty slow. If you reach down and pull on the cable housing that is strapped to the handle it would speed up considerable. So is the cable just really stretched out or is there something to check inside of the transmission? I not sure whats in the transmission that varies the speed based on how far the cable moves the lever on the transmission, is this some sort of a CVT transmission?
Also - the transmission oil is very black so I would like to replace it but need to know what type of fluid it uses and how many oz to add.
How about an online free service manual for this model. Look like part # is 61VH700HMAE1
Also - the transmission oil is very black so I would like to replace it but need to know what type of fluid it uses and how many oz to add.
How about an online free service manual for this model. Look like part # is 61VH700HMAE1
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