Operation - Honda HARMONY HRB215PXA Owner's Manual

OPERATION
This chapter tells you how to operate the mower safely and effectively.
MOWING PRECAUTIONS
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STARTING THE ENGINE ..........................
28
OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING
........ 30
Throttle Lever. .................................
30
Blade Control Lever, ............................
30
Drive Clutch Lever (SXA & HXA). ..................
31
HRM215SXA & HRB215SXA ....................
31
HRM215HXA & HRB215HXA ....................
31
Shift Lever (SXA & HXA) .........................
32
HRM215SXA & HRB215SXA ...................
32
HRM215HXA & HRB215HXA ...................
32
STOPPING THE ENGINE ..........................
33
SAFE MOWING PRACTICES.
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1.
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34
Slopes ....................................... 34
Obstacles .....................................
35
Gravel and Loose Objects. .......................
35
MOWING TIPS ................................... 36
WhentoMow ..................................
36
Cutting Height .................................
36
Cutting Width ..................................
36
Bladespeed..........; ........................ 37
Blade Sharpness ...............................
37
DryGrass .....................................
37
WetGrass.. ..................................
37
FallenLeaves ..................................
37
Clogged Mower Deck. ...........................
37
Mowing Patterns ...............................
38
Mulching .................................... 38
Bagging..
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38
Side-Discharge Mowing ........................ 38
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