Honda Power Equipment HRB216TXA Mowing Patterns, Mulching, Bagging, Side-Discharge Mowing

OPERATION

Mowing Patterns

Your Honda mower will work most efficiently if you use the following mowing patterns as much as possible. Mower deck and equipment design, and the direction in which the blade rotates, cause these mowing patterns to give the best results.

Mulching

Use a counterclockwise mowing pattern. If the lawn has an irregular shape, or many obstacles, divide it into sections where you can use counterclockwise mowing patterns.

Bagging

Use a clockwise mowing pattern. This will give the best bagging performance, leaving the least amount of clippings on the lawn.

MULCHING PATTERN

Side-Discharge Mowing

(requires optional side-discharge chute—see page 64)

Where possible, use the same mowing pattern recommended for bagging. If the lawn has an irregular shape, or many obstacles, divide it into sections where clippings will be discharged away from uncut areas. This will prevent clippings from piling up in the path of the mower.

BAGGING & SIDE-DISCHARGE

PATTERN

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