Mowing Tips - Honda HRC7018 Owner's Manual

OPERATING THE MOWER
If the mower's path is drifting off to the right, move the right
lever slightly ahead of the left lever. If the mower's path is
drifting off to the left, move the left lever slightly ahead of the
right lever.
You may also use this method to control your path when
mowing on the side of a slope.
If the forward speed control knobs are separated by more
than one inch, the safety interlock system will shut off the
engine.
If the mower will not track in a straight path on level ground
within this range, the tracking must be adjusted following the
procedures on page 52.
Mowing Tips
Your mower is designed to trim closely on the left hand side
and discharge clippings evenly on the right hand side.
For best cut quality, run the engine with the throttle lever in
FAST.
Always mow in daylight, or under good artificial light.
Mowing on Slopes
There are two ways you can keep a straight path when
mowing across slopes:
l
Squeeze the direction control lever on the uphill side.
l
Adjust the ground speed control levers as described in
Adjusting your Speed (above).
Mow across slopes, not up and down. Avoid steep slopes
(more than 20') and be careful when changing direction.
When changing direction, always turn the mower up-slope.
This will give you better control and help you maintain your
balance.
Avoid abrupt changes of direction or speed when operating
on slopes.
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