Honda Harmony HRB217TDA Owner's Manual page 21

OPERATION
Drive Clutch Lever
Push the drive clutch lever
FLYWHEEL BRAKE 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
DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER
forward when you operate the
starter.
Operate the drive clutch lever with a quick and complete motion, so the
drive clutch is either fully engaged or released. This will help to extend
the service life of the clutch mechanism.
Shift Lever
Use the shift lever to select the
SHIFT LEVER
forward speed at which you wish
SLOW
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
FAST
clutch lever before shifting gears.
For maximum mowing
performance, use 1st and 2nd
gears for mowing and 3rd gear
for transporting.
Do not use the throttle lever to adjust your mowing speed. The throttle
lever must remain in the FAST position for good mowing performance.
Otherwise, cut quality suffers.
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