Mowing; Mowing Tips - Honda H3011H Owner's Manual

Mowing
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Before operating this riding mower you should read and under-
stand the SAFETY INSTRUCTION on pages 4-7.
1 IMPORTANT NOTICE 1
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Be aware of rocks, roots, holes and hidden hazards in the terrain. Un-
seen hazards may cause loss of control or damage the riding mower.
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In tall grass, first mow with the cutter deck fully raised (3 l/2"); this will
help expose any hidden obstacles. When you are sure the area is com-
pletely cleared, re-mow at the desired height.
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If the riding mower should accidentally gets caught by an unseen ob-
ject, (holes, roots, or rocks) do not try to ride over the obstruction or
turn the steering wheel to free the mower. This will damage the steer-
ing mechanism or cutter deck.
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Operating the riding mower near the edge of a ditch or an embankment
could cause the mower to tip or roll-over.
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Avoid sharp turns or sudden stops on sloping surfaces. Avqid backing
down or rapid acceleration on sloping surfaces. Both of which could
cause loss of control.
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Stop the engine before removing the grass bags or cleaning the
discharge chute.
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Empty the grass bags after use to avoid creating a fire hazard when the
riding mower is stored.
Mowing tips
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For good mowing conditions, the grass should not be wet, but the
ground should be damp to control dust.
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If dust is a problem, water the lawn the day before mowing, allowing
the grass to dry while the ground remains moist.
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Always allow the grass to dry before cutting. Cutting wet grass will
cause the cutter deck or the discharge to clog, resulting in poor cut
quality.
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