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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 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.
Grass Bag
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.
You can leave the grass bag on the mower during mowing, even
when full mulching is selected, to meet various mowing conditions.
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 10.
Installation
1. Raise the discharge
guard and hook the
grass bag onto the
mower deck as
shown.
2. Release the
discharge guard to
secure the grass bag.
Removal
1. Raise the discharge
guard, grasp the
grass bag handle,
and remove the
grass bag.
2. Release the
discharge guard.
3. When the grass bag
is clear of the
discharge guard, you
can lift it through the
handlebar opening, or you can remove it to the rear of the mower
below the handlebar.
Cutting Height Adjustment
Each wheel of the mower can be adjusted to one of seven settings.
The cutting height figures are approximate. The actual height of cut
grass will vary with lawn and soil conditions.
Move all four adjustment levers to
the same position.
To adjust 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 the cutting
height if necessary.
REAR SHIELD
DISCHARGE GUARD
GRASS BAG
HANDLE
BAG
DISCHARGE GUARD
ADJUSTMENT LEVERS

3/4 in (20 mm)

1-1/4 in (32 mm)

2 in (46 mm)

2-1/2 in (62 mm)

3 in (75 mm)

3-1/2 in (88 mm)

4 in (100 mm)

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