Operating The Controls For Mowing - Honda HRC216HXA Owner's Manual

OPERATION

OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING

Throttle Lever
THROTTLE LEVER
For best cut quality, always mow
with the throttle lever in the FAST
position. When the blades rotate
at the preset fast speed, it creates
FAST
a strong fan action that lifts and
cuts grass more efficiently. Do not
try to increase the preset engine
speed: the blades could fracture
and come apart.
Blade Control Lever
BLADE CONTROL LEVER
To start blade rotation, press the
button on top of the blade control
lever, then push the lever forward
quickly and hold it against the
handlebar. To prevent stalling,
always put the throttle lever in the
fast position before engaging the
blade control lever.
Release the blade control lever to
BUTTON
stop the blades.
Operate the blade control lever
with a quick and complete motion,
so the blade control is always
either fully engaged or stopped.
This will help to prevent stalling the engine, and it will also extend the
service life of the blade control mechanism.
Always release the blade control lever before starting the engine to
prevent the blades from turning.
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