Honda HRX217HMA Owner's Manual page 27

OPERATION
Shift Lever
SHIFT LEVER
Use the shift lever to select
SLOW
the 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.
For maximum mowing performance, use the lower speed range for
mowing and the higher speed range for transporting.
With the shift lever all the way back and the drive clutch lever engaged,
the mower will move slowly or not at all.
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