Honda HRC216 Owner's Manual page 37

7. MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS
If the grass is not very thick or tall, you can mow a wide swath, and/or you
can move the shift lever to select a fast drive speed. Keep the wheels close
to the swath line for maximum cutting width.
If the grass is very thick or tall, cutting a wide swath may slow or stall the engine,
clog the cutter deck, and cause poor bagging performance For thick or tall grass,
cut a narrower swath, and/or push the mower more slowly or move the shift
lever to select a slower drive soeed. If necessary, mow twice; first with a high
cut, then at final cutting height.
For best grass cutting and bagging
performance, the blade must spin very
fast. Always use the FAST ( G )
throttle setting when mowing, and
keep the engine running at or near
maximum rpm. If you hear engine
speed decrease, that means you should
mow a narrower swath, and/or use a
slower forward speed. You may also
need to raise the mower's cutting
height.
Always empty the grass bag or hard-
shell grass catcher before it becomes
filled to the limit of its capacity. Bagging
performance will diminish after the bag
or grass catcher becomes about 90%
filled. Also, the bag or grass catcher is
easier to empty when it is not packed
full.
Always empty the grass bag or hard-
shell grass catcher when you have
finished mowing, even if it is not full.
Stored lawn clippings are a fire hazard.
A clogged grass bag will not collect
grass efficiently If the bag becomes
clogged with dirt, wash it with a
garden hose, and allow it to dry
completely before use; a wet bag will
clog quickly.
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