OPERATING THE MOWER
Gravel and Loose Objects
Gravel, loose stones, and landscaping material can be
picked up by the riding mower and thrown many feet with
enough force to cause serious personal injury and/or
property damage. The best way to prevent potential injury
from thrown objects is to move the PTO lever to OFF prior
to reaching areas with gravel, loose stones, or landscaping
material.
Mowing Tips In this section, you’ll learn some tips to getting a high quality
cut with your Honda riding mower.
General Tips
The mower blade must spin very fast for a good quality cut.
Keep the throttle in the FAST position when mowing. In
general, a slower ground speed produces a better quality
cut.
Try to maintain a constant travel speed when possible.
Changing speeds can produce an uneven finish.
Grass Condition
Mow when the grass is dry. Mowing wet grass does not
produce a neat finish. The inside of the mowing deck or
bagging chute may clog when mowing wet grass. Clumps of
wet grass will collect on the lawn and can create harmful
thatch.
A wet lawn reduces traction and braking performance of
your riding mower. Further, the tires may leave marks on
wet soil softened by moisture. This can detract from the
overall appearance.
How Often?
A well-groomed lawn requires mowing at short, regular
intervals. During the growing season, a lawn may require
mowing twice a week.