Drive Clutch Lever (Sda); Shift Lever (Sda) - Honda HRB2153PDA Owner's Manual

OPERATION
Drive Clutch Lever (SDA)
Push the drive clutch lever
forward and hold it against the
handlebar to propel the mower
forward.
Release the drive clutch lever to .
stop the mower's forward
movement.
Always release the drive clutch
lever before starting the engine. If
the drive clutch is engaged, the
mower will move forward when
you operate the starter.
DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER
WA)
Operate the drive clutch lever with a quick and complete motion, so
the drive clutch is either fully engaged or released. Hold the drive
clutch lever against the handlebar during self-propelled mowing. This
will help to extend the service life of the clutch mechanism.
Shift Lever (SDA)
Use the shift lever to select the
forward speed at which you wish
to mow.
You can shift gears without
releasing the drive clutch lever,
but the transmission may not shift
smoothly if the mower is pulling
hard. For smoother operation,
release the drive clutch lever
before shifting gears.
For maximum mowing
performance, use 1st and 2nd
gears for mowing and 3rd gear for
transporting.
SHIFT LEVER
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.
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