Fallenleaves; Clogged Mower Deck; Mowing Patterns - Honda HA4118H38A Owner's Manual

OPERATION
Fallen Leaves
When equipped with an optional grass bag kit, your lawn tractor can be
used to pick up fallen leaves for disposal. Adjust the height of the
mower deck as needed to get the best results.
When equipped with an optional mulching kit, you can 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 or leaves begin piling up in front of the mower deck, remove the
leaves by raking, or install the optional grass bag kit, so your lawn
tractor can pick them up for disposal.
Clogged Mower Deck
Before clearing a clogged mower deck, turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the spark plug cap. On mowers equipped with the optional
mulch kit, see the operator's manual supplied with the kit for removal
instructions. Clear a clogged deck with a stick, not your hands.
Mowing Patterns
Your Honda lawn tractor 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 (optional kit)
Use a counterclockwise mowing pattern. If the lawn has an irregular
shape, or many obstacles, divide it into sections where you can use
counterclockwise mowing patterns.
Bagging (optional kit)
Use a clockwise mowing pattern. This will give the best bagging
performance, leaving the least amount of clippings on the lawn.
Side-discharge Mowing
Start mowing at the outer edges of the lawn, and work toward the
center in a circular pattern, always discharging clippings to the outside.
This will prevent clippings from piling up in the path of the lawn tractor.
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