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GET THE MOWER READY

Rear Shield

During normal use the rear shield is subject to deterioration and wear.
Remove the grass bag and raise the discharge guard to 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.
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 cutting height if necessary.
The mower deck can be set to any of the six approximate settings.
Each wheel should be adjusted to the same position.

Side Discharge Chute

(HRS)

The mower can be used to
mulch or side discharge
grass clippings.
To mulch, make sure the
side discharge chute is not
installed, and the side door
on the mower deck is fully
closed.
To discharge clippings to
the side, stop the engine,
lift the side door up, and
install the side discharge
chute as shown.

Mulching Plug

(HRR)
The mulching plug helps to
curve the inside of the
mower deck for more
efficient mulching.
Install and remove the
mulching plug by raising
the rear discharge guard as
shown. The mulching plug
only fits one way. Remove
the mulching plug when
using a grass bag.

Grass Bag

(HRR)
A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the
bag, which traps the grass clippings. Always empty the grass bag
before it becomes filled to the limit of its capacity. Bagging
performance will diminish after the bag becomes about 90% filled.
Also, the bag is easier to empty when it is not packed full.

Inspection

During normal use, the grass bag material is subject to deterioration
and wear.
NOTICE
Frequently inspect the grass bag for tears, holes, and excessive wear.
Check for necessary replacement. Make sure the new bag meets the
original specifications.
Grass bag replacement is explained on page 3.
Lower deck Move both the front and rear adjusters backward.
Raise deck Move both the front and rear adjusters forward.
REAR SHIELD
DISCHARGE GUARD
HRS
1" (25 mm)
1-1/2 " (37 mm)
2" (50 mm)
2-1/2" (66 mm)
3" (75 mm)
3-1/2" (87 mm)
HRR
3/4" (19 mm)
1-1/4 " (29 mm)
1-3/4" (41.5 mm)
2-1/4" (54 mm)
2-3/4" (67 mm)
3-1/4" (79 mm)
FRONT
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
REAR
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
RIGHT SIDE SHOWN- FORWARD
SIDE
DISCHARGE
GUARD
SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE
REAR
DISCHARGE
GUARD
MULCHING
PLUG