Blade Control Lever - Honda HRU216M1 Owner's Manual & Service Record Booklet

6. OPERATION - continued
OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING
Throttle Lever
For best cut quality, always mow with the throttle lever in the HIGH position.
When the blades rotates at the preset fast speed, it creates a strong fan action
that lifts and cuts grass more efficiently. Do not try to increase the preset
engine speed, the blades could fracture and come apart.
When you need to leave the mower for any reason, always turn the engine
OFF by moving the throttle lever to the STOP position.

Blade Control Lever

To start blade rotation, press the button on top of the blade control lever, then
push the lever forward quickly and hold it against the handlebar. To prevent
stalling, always put the throttle lever in the fast position before engaging the
blade control lever.
Release the blade control lever to stop the blades.
Operate the blade control lever with a quick and complete motion, so the
blade control is always either fully engaged or stopped. This will help to
prevent stalling the engine, and will also extend the service life of the blade
control mechanism.
Always release the blade control lever before starting the engine to prevent
the blades from turning.
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