OPERATION This chapter tells you how to operate the mower safely and effectively.
MOWING PRECAUTIONS ......................... 28
STARTING THE ENGINE .......................... 29
OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING ......... 31
Throttle Lever .................................. 31
Blade Control Lever. ............................ 31
Drive Clutch Lever. ............................. 32
HRM215SXA & HRB215SXA ................... 32
HRM215HXA & HRB215HXA ................... 32
All Models .................................. 32
Shift Lever .................................... 33
HRM215SXA & HRB215SXA ................... 33
HRM215HXA & HRB215HXA ................... 33
STOPPING THE ENGINE .......................... 34
SAFE MOWING PRACTICES ....................... 35
Slopes.. ..................................... 35
Obstacles ..................................... 36
Gravel and Loose Objects. ....................... 36
MOWING TIPS . . ................................ 37
WhentoMow .................................. 37
Cutting Height ................................. 37
Cutting Width. ................................. 37
BladeSpeed .................................. 38
Blade Sharpness ............................... 38
Dry Grass ..................................... 38
WetGrass.. .................................. 38
Fallen Leaves ................................. 38
Clogged Mower Deck ........................... 38
Mowing Patterns ............................... 39
Mulching .................................... 39
Bagging.. .................................. 39
Side-Discharge Mowing. ....................... 39
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