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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.

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 adjustment lever to
the same notch on each
wheel.
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.
Then readjust the cutting
height if necessary.
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.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Before starting, always release the blade control lever and the drive
clutch lever so the blade will not turn and the mower will not move
forward when you operate the starter.
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.
WARM ENGINE:
Move the throttle lever
to the FAST position.
3. Pull the starter grip
lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull
briskly. Return the
starter grip gently.
4. If the CHOKE position
was used during
starting, move the
throttle lever away from
the CHOKE position as
soon as the engine
warms up enough to run
smoothly without using
the choke. Set the
throttle lever at FAST to
mow or at SLOW to idle.
REAR SHIELD
DISCHARGE
GUARD
ADJUSTMENT LEVER (4)
1-1/2 in (39 mm)
2 in (51 mm)
2-1/2 in (63 mm)
3 in (76 mm)
4 in (101 mm)
3/4 in (19 mm)
3-1/2 in (89 mm)
1 in (25 mm)
ADJUSTMENT LEVERS
ON
FUEL VALVE
Throttle
CHOKE
FAST
THROTTLE LEVER
STARTER
GRIP