Rear Shield
During normal use, the rear shield is subject to deterioration and wear. Remove the grass bag and raise the discharge guard. Check the rear shield for cracks or tears. If the rear shield is excessively worn, have it replaced by your authorized Honda servicing dealer.
DISCHARGE
GUARD
REAR SHIELD
OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the mower for the first time, please review LAWN MOWER SAFETY (page 2). Even if you have operated other mowers, take time to become familiar with how this mower works and practice in a safe area until you build up your skills.
For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed area, such as a garage. Your mower’s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas, which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness or death.
FREQUENCY OF USE
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis, (more than 4 weeks before next use), please refer to the Fuel section of the STORAGE chapter (page 14) for additional information regarding fuel deterioration.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting, always release the Smart Drive™ control, so that the mower will not move forward when you operate the starter.
Cutting Height
Adjustment
The cutting height figures are approximate. The actual height of cut grass will vary with lawn and soil conditions.
To adjust the cutting height, pull each adjustment lever toward the wheel, and move it into another notch.
Move the two front adjustment levers and the single rear adjustment lever in the same direction to the desired cutting height position.
(27 mm) | ||
(39 mm) | ||
2 in | (52 mm) | |
3 in |
| (76 mm) |
(89 mm) | ||
4 in | (100 mm) | |
FRONT
ADJUSTMENT LEVER (2)
1.Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
2.Move the throttle lever to the proper starting position.
COLD ENGINE:
Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE position.
FUEL VALVE OFF
ON
CHOKE
E
SLOW | STOP |
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FAST CHOKE
If you are not sure what cutting height to select, start with a high setting and check the appearance of the lawn after mowing a small area. Readjust the cutting height if necessary.
REAR ADJUSTMENT LEVER
WARM ENGINE:
Move the throttle lever to the FAST position.
FAST
C
SLOW | STOP |
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FAST CHOKE
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