Blade Speed; Blade Sharpness; Dry Grass; Wet Grass - Honda HARMONY II HRS216PDA Owner's Manual

OPERATION

Blade Speed

The blade must spin very fast to cut properly. Always use the
FAST throttle setting. If engine speed drops, it could mean the
engine is being overloaded by the blade trying to cut too much
grass. Mow a narrower swath, move the mower slower, install the
discharge cute, or raise the cutting height.

Blade Sharpness

A sharp blade cuts cleanly. A dull blade tears the grass, leaving
shredded ends that turn brown. When your blade doesn't cut
cleanly anymore, have it sharpened or replaced.

Dry Grass

If the ground is too dry, mowing will stir up a lot of dust. Besides being
unpleasant to work in, too much dust will clog the carburetor air filter.
If dust is a problem, water your lawn the day before mowing. Mow
when the grass is dry to your touch, but the soil is still moist.

Wet Grass

Wet grass is slippery and can make you lose your footing. Also,
wet grass clippings will clog the mower deck and collect in clumps
on the lawn. Always wait for wet grass to dry before mowing.
Fallen Leaves
When equipped with the optional grass bag, your mower can be
used to pick up fallen leaves for disposal. If using the mower to
bag large amounts of fallen leaves, and not for mowing, set the
cutting height adjustment levers so the front of the mower deck is
one or two settings higher than the rear.
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 carburetor side is up.
Clear a clogged deck with a stick, not your hands.
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