Honda HRC216 Owner's Manual page 31

6. OPERATION
To propel the mower, push the drive clutch lever forward (see page 12). Release
the drive clutch lever to disengage the drive
To select a different drive speed, move the shift lever (see pages 13 & 14).
Hold the ROTO-STOP lever forward with the drive clutch lever for self-propelled
mowing in open areas.
HRC216SXA: For self-propelled use,
keep the drive clutch lever all the
way forward.
ROTO-STOP LEVER
DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER
(HRC216HXA)
HRC216HXA: You can move the drive
clutch lever to control mower speed,
but keep the ROTO-STOP lever all the
way forward while mowing.
When mowing around trees and other obstacles, release the drive clutch lever
while holding the ROTO-STOP lever forward. Push the mower for better directional
control.
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