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To avoid
leaving
uncut grass, engage
the PTO before shifting
the transmis-
sion from
neutral
to the desired
mowing
speed.
For best
cut
quality
and
overall
performance,
set
the throttle
in the
FAST position
and select
the proper
mowing
speed
with
the shift
lever.
Mowing
at low
or medium
throttle
settings
will
affect
blade
perfor-
mance
and cut quality.
For best
results,
select
a good
mowing
speed
and stay
at that
speed.
Rapid
speed
changes
while
mowing
will
affect
cut quality.
Do not move
the shift
lever
into the TRANSPORT
range
while
mowing
as this
will affect
cut quality.
Use the TRANSPORT
range
only for driv-
ing the lawn
mower
to and from
the mowing
area.
When cutting
thick,
lush or uneven
grass,
raise the deck, reduce
mowing
speed and increase
the overlap
width
(See page 43).
For best
results,
and
to reduce
the
load
on the
engine,
mow
grass
before
it reaches
6 inches
in length.
If it is necessary
to mow
grass that
is more
than
6 inches
long,
reduce
ground
speed,
and mow
twice:
once
with
the deck
raised
as high as it
will
go (41, and then
a second
time
with
the
deck
set at the
desired
height.
When
trimming,
reduce
mowing
speed,
and
mow
counterclockwise
around
trees,
posts,
flower
beds,
sprinklers,
etc.
If the cut is uneven
or the cut quality
is not acceptable,
inspect
the con-
dition
of the blades
and the deck.
If these
parts
are OK, a deck
adjust-
ment
may
be required.
Your
authorized
Honda
lawn
tractor
dealer
has
the expertise
to make
any necessary
adjustments.
Refer
to page
44 for
important
information
about
mowing
on sloping
surfaces.
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