Honda HRX537C Owner's Manual page 32

5. OPERATION
MOWING TIPS
When to Mow
Most grasses should be mowed
when they have grown 1/2 to 1 inch
above their recommended height.
More frequent mowing is required for
mulching than for bagging. For best
results, you may need to mow the
lawn twice a week during the
growing season.
Cutting Height
Consult a local nursery or lawn and
garden center for cutting height
recommendations and advice about
specific types of grasses and
LONG ENOUGH
growing conditions in your area.
If you look closely, you'll see that
most grass has stems and leaves. If
you cut off the leaves, you'll scalp the
lawn. Let the grass recover between
mowings. Your mower will work
TOO SHORT
better, and your lawn will look better.
If your grass gets too tall, cut it once at the highest cutting height setting, then
mow again in 2 or 3 days. Don't take off more than one third of total grass
height in any one mowing, or brown patches may develop.
Cutting height adjustment levers are explained in the CONTROLS chapter
(page 11).
Cutting Width
For an even lawn finish, overlap each mowing swath by a few inches. If the
grass is very tall or thick, use more overlap and a narrower mowing swath.
Blade Speed
The blade must spin very fast to cut properly. Always use the fast throttle
setting, and keep the engine running at maximum rpm.
If engine speed drops, it could mean the engine is being overloaded by the
blade trying to cut too much grass. Mow a narrower swath, move the mower
slower, or raise the cutting height.
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