Honda HRX217HMA Owner's Manual page 33

OPERATION
Mowing Patterns
Your Honda mower will work most efficiently if you use the following
mowing patterns as much as possible. Mower deck and equipment
design, and the direction in which the blade rotates, cause these
mowing patterns to give the best results.
Mulching
Use a counterclockwise mowing
pattern when the clip director knob
is in the full MULCH position. If the
lawn has an irregular shape, or
many obstacles, divide it into
sections where you can use
counterclockwise mowing patterns.
MULCHING PATTERN
Bagging
Use a clockwise mowing pattern.
This will give the best clip director
and bagging performance, leaving
the least amount of clippings on the
lawn.
Rear-Discharge Mowing
Remove the grass bag and close
the discharge guard. Adjust the clip
director knob to the desired setting
and begin mowing in a clockwise
mowing pattern. If the lawn has an
irregular shape, or many obstacles,
divide it into sections.
BAGGING & REAR-DISCHARGE
PATTERN
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