Honda HRB215SXA User Manual download pdf (Page 38)

OPERATION

Blade Speed

The blade must spin very fast to cut properly. Always use the FAST

throttle setting, and keep the engine running at maximum rpm.

If engine speed drops, it could mean the engine is being overloaded

by the blade trying to cut too much grass. Mow a narrower swath,

move the mower slower, or raise the cutting height.

Blade Sharpness

A sharp blade cuts cleanly. A dull blade tears the grass, leaving

shredded ends that turn brown. When your blade doesn’t cut cleanly

anymore, have it sharpened or replaced.

Dry Grass

If the ground is too dry, mowing will stir up a lot of dust. Besides being

unpleasant to work in, too much dust will clog the carburetor air filter.

If dust is a problem, water your lawn the day before mowing. Mow

when the grass is dry to your touch, but the soil is still moist.

Wet Grass

Wet grass is slippery and can make you lose your footing. Also, wet

grass clippings will clog the mower deck and collect in clumps on the

lawn. Always wait for wet grass to dry before mowing.

Fallen Leaves

When equipped with a grass bag, your mower can be used to pick up

fallen leaves for disposal. If using the mower to bag large amounts of

fallen leaves, and not for mowing, set the cutting height adjustment

levers so the front of the mower deck is one or two settings higher

than the rear.

If you want to mulch fallen leaves into your lawn, don’t let the leaf

cover get too deep before you begin. For best results, start mulching

while grass still shows through the leaf cover. In places where fallen

leaves completely cover the grass, remove the leaves by raking, or

install a grass bag, so your mower can pick them up for disposal.

Clogged Mower Deck

Before clearing a clogged mower deck, stop the engine and turn the

fuel valve off by moving the throttle lever to the STOP position. With the

spark plug cap disconnected, tilt the mower so the carburetor side is up.

Clear a clogged deck with a stick, not your hands.

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Honda HRB215SXA User Manual Page 38