Honda HR215KHMA Owner's Manual page 27

OPERATION
This chapter tells you how to operate the mower safely and effectively.
MOWING PRECAUTIONS .........................
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STARTING THE ENGINE ..........................
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OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING ........
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ThrottleLever ..................................
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Blade Control Lever. ............................
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Drive Clutch Lever. .............................
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HR215SXA...................................3 2
HR215HMA & HR215HXA .......................
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All Models ....................................
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Shift Lever ....................................
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HR215SXA...................................3 3
HR215HMA & HR215HXA. ......................
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STOPPING THE ENGINE ..........................
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SAFE MOWING PRACTICES.
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Slopes..
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Obstacles .....................................
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Gravel and Loose Objects. .......................
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MOWING TIPS. ..................................
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When to Mow. .................................
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Cutting Height .................................
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Cutting Width ..................................
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BladeSpeed ...................................
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BladeSharpness
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DryGrass .....................................
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Wet Grass ....................................
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FallenLeaves ..................................
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Clogged Mower Deck. ...........................
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Mowing Patterns ...............................
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Bagging.. .................................
..3 9
Side-Discharge Mowing. ........................
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Mulching.....................................3 9
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