Parking The Mower - Honda HRC7018 Owner's Manual

OPERATING THE MOWER
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Avoid stopping on a slope. If you must stop on a slope, block
the wheels securely if you leave the machine unattended. To
start on a slope, keep the throttle at SLOW to help you avoicl
abrupt changes of direction.
Mowing on a slope when the grass is damp or wet could
cause you to slip, fall, or lose control of the mower.
Parking the Mower
To stop the mower:
1. Squeeze both direction control levers to their neutral
positions.
2. Engage the neutral locks by pulling rearward with your
thumbs.
3. Pull both forward speed control levers to NEUTRAL.
4. Pull the blade control to OFF.
5. Move the throttle to SLOW and let the engine idle for about
30 seconds.
6. Turn the key off and remove it.
7. Turn the fuel valve OFF.
Try to park the mower on level ground. If you must park it on
a slope, block the wheels to prevent it from rolling. Always
remove the key when leaving the mower unattended to
prevent children or unauthorized persons from operating it.
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