Honda RC215 Owner's Manual page 33

7. MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS
If the grass is not very thick or tall, you can mow a wide swath. Keep the
wheels close to the swath line for maximum cutting width.
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If the grass is very thick or tall, cutting a wide swath may slow or stall the
engine, clog the cutter deck, and cause poor bagging performanca For thick
or tall grass, cut a narrower swath, and/or push the mower more slowly. If
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necessary, mow twice; first with a high cut, then at final cutting height.
For best grass cutting and bagging
performance, the blade must spin very
fast. Always use the FAST f * 1
throttle setting when mowing, and
keep the engine running at or near
maximum rpm. If you hear engine
speed decrease, that means you
should mow a narrower swath, and/or
use a slower forward speed. You may
also need to raise the mower's cutting
height.
Always empty the grass bag or hard-
shell grass catcher before it becomes
filled to the limit of its capacity.
Bagging performance will diminish
after the bag or grass catcher
becomes about 90% filled. Also, the
bag or grass catcher is easier to empty
when it is not packed full.
Always empty the grass bag or hard-
shell grass catcher when you have
finished mowing, even if it is not full.
Stored lawn clippings are a fire hazard.
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A clogged grass bag will not collect
grass efficiently. If the bag becomes
clogged with dirt, wash it with a
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garden hose, and allow it to dry
completely before use; a wet bag will
clog quickly.
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