Operation - Honda HRM215PXA Owner's Manual

OPERATION
This chapter tells you how to operate the mower safely and effectively.
MOWING PRECAUTIONS .......................... 28
STARTING THE ENGINE .......................... 29
OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING. ........ 31
Throttle Lever .................................. 31
Blade Control Lever ............................. 31
Drive Clutch Lever .............................. 32
HRM215SXA & HRB215SXA. ...................
32
HRM215HXA & HRB215HXA. ...................
32
All Models ................................... 32
ShiftLever ..................................... 33
HRM215SXA & HRB215SXA. ...................
33
HRM215HXA & HRB215HXA. ................... 33
STOPPING THE ENGINE ...........................
34
SAFE MOWING PRACTICES ....................... 35
Slopes ........................................
35
Obstacles ..................................... 36
Gravel and Loose Objects ........................ 36
MOWING TIPS ...................................
37
When to Mow .................................. 37
Cutting Height. ................................. 37
Cutting Width. ..................................
37
Blade Speed ................................... 38
Blade Sharpness. ............................... 38
DryGrass.. ................................... 38
WetGrass ..................................... 38
FallenLeaves .................................. 38
Clogged Mower Deck. ........................... 38
Mowing Patterns. ...............................
39
Mulching .................................... 39
Bagging ..................................... 39
Side-Discharge Mowing ........................ 39
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