Honda HRC216HXA Owner's Manual page 23

OPERATION
Shift Lever
SHIFT LEVER
Use the shift lever to select the
SLOW
forward speed at which you
wish to mow.
Do not use the throttle lever to
adjust your forward speed. The
throttle lever must remain in the
FAST position for good mowing
performance. Otherwise, cut
quality suffers.
FAST
The position of the shift lever
determines the maximum
ground speed when the drive
clutch lever is fully engaged. If
you wish to momentarily slow
the mower during operation,
partially release the drive clutch lever, then resume your normal speed
by pushing the drive clutch lever forward again. It is not necessary to
move the shift lever for momentary speed reduction.
For maximum mowing performance, use the lower speed range for
mowing and the higher speed range for transporting.
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