Honda Power Equipment HF2415SBE, HF2417HTE Releasing the drive pedal in forward or reverse

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5.4.3BRAKING

First, reduce the machine’s speed by reducing the engine’s r.p.m. and then push the brake pedal (☛ 4.21 or 4.31) to further reduce the speed until the machine stops.

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NOTE The machine already slows down considerably by just

releasing the drive pedal in forward or reverse.

5.4.4REVERSE

Reverse must be engaged ONLY when the machine is stopped.

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Push down the pedal until the machine stops and then insert reverse by mov- ing the lever sideways and putting it into position «R» (☛ 4.22). Gradually release the pedal to engage the clutch and then begin moving in reverse.

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When the machine is stopped, start the reverse movement by pressing the drive pedal in the «R» direction (☛ 4.33).

5.4.5GRASS-CUTTING

When you have reached the area to be mowed, make sure that the grass-catcher or stone-guard is positioned correctly

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The cutting deck wheels (1) are included so that a space is always kept between the ground and the edge of the cutting deck to prevent the lawn dam- age if the ground is uneven.

Each cutting deck wheel can be fitted at two different heights: it serves to main-