Honda HRR216VXA Owner's Manual page 23

OPERATION
If you want to mulch fallen leaves into your lawn, don't let the leaf cover
get too deep before you begin. For best results, start mulching while
grass still shows through the leaf cover. In places where fallen leaves
completely cover the grass, remove the leaves by raking, or install a
grass bag, so your mower can pick them up for disposal.
Clogged Mower Deck
Before clearing a clogged mower deck, stop the engine and turn the
fuel valve to the OFF position. With the spark plug cap disconnected,
tilt the mower so the air filter side is up.
Clear a clogged deck with a stick, not your hands.
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. If the
MULCHING PATTERN
lawn has an irregular shape, or many
obstacles, divide it into sections where you can use counterclockwise
patterns.
Bagging
Use a clockwise mowing pattern. This will give
the best bagging performance, leaving the
least amount of clippings on the lawn.
BAGGING PATTERN
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