l Always engage the P.T.O. before selecting the desired mowing speed
to avoid leaving uncut grass. Engaging the P.T.O. in tall uncut grass
may cause the engine to stall.
l Mow at full throttle with the transmission in the desired mowing speed
for the best cut quality and performance. Mowing in a medium or low
throttle setting will affect the performance and cut quality.
l After selecting the desired mowing speed, you should remain in that
range when mowing for the best results. Avoid making rapid mowing
speed changes from slow to fast when mowing, this will affect-cut
quality.
. Avoid shifting to the transport range when mowing. Mowing in the
transport range is not recommended, as this will affect cut quality.
Transport range should only be used to drive to and from the mowing
area.
l If the lawn is thick, lush, or uneven, lower the mowing speed, raise the
cutter deck and cut a narrower swath.
l If the lawn has grown too tall, lower the mowing speed, raise the cutter
deck height and mow twice (first at a high cutter deck setting, then at
the desired height).
l For a finish trim cut, lower the mowing speed and mow the lawn
counterclockwise around trees, post, flower beds, sprinklers and other
obstacles.
l An adjustment of the cutter deck may be required if the grass does not
cut properly. Have the cutter deck height inspected and adjusted by an
authorized Honda riding mower dealer. First, verify the deck is clean
and the blades are in good condition.
l If mowing on a sloping surface, always drive up and down the face of
the grade. Never turn around or drive across the face of the slope; this
may cause the mower to tip over.
. To prevent tipping or loss of control, always reduce the ground speed
and exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes and uneven
surfaces.
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