Honda HRX217TDA Owner's Manual page 22

OPERATION
3. Release the drive clutch lever. If the drive clutch lever is engaged,
the mower will move forward when you operate the starter.
4. Push forward on the flywheel brake lever and hold it against the
handlebar.
5. Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly.
Return the starter grip gently.
Keep you hands and feet away from the mower deck at all times
when starting and running the engine.
Continue to hold the flywheel brake lever against the handlebar;
the engine will stop if you release the lever.
6. If the CHOKE position was
used during starting, move the
throttle lever away from the
CHOKE position as soon as
the engine warms up enough
to run smoothly without use of
the choke. Set the throttle
lever at FAST to mow or at
SLOW to idle.
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FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER
STARTER GRIP
THROTTLE LEVER
FAST
CHOKE