On A Hill; Uphill Starting Procedure - Honda H3011H Owner's Manual

Uphill starting procedure (H3011 only, Manual Transmission)
If possible, avoid stopping the riding mower while driving uphill. However,
if it is necessary to stop, follow this special procedure:
1. Set parking brake.
2. Apply pressure to the brake pedal.
3. Move the throttle lever to mid range.
4. Shift the transmission to 1st gear position.
5. Release the brake pedal.
6. Wait until the clutch engages.
(The warning buzzer will sound until the parking brake is released. If the
parking brake is not released, the engine will automatically stop within a
few seconds.)
7. Then release the parking brake lever.
If the parking brake lever is released before the brake pedal, the riding
mower may roll downhill before the clutch engages. This may cause the
riding mower to tip over.
[H3011 H only, Hydrostatic Transmission]
Stopping on a hill
If possible avoid stopping the riding mower while driving uphill.
If it is necessary to stop on a hill, follow the procedures below.
1. Depress the foot the brake to the floor (shift lever returns to "N").
2. Move the P.T.O. lever to the OFF (disengaged) position.
3. Set the parking brake.
Uphill starting procedure
It is important to follow the uphill starting carefully to avoid tipping the
riding mower over.
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Slowly move the shift lever to the desired speed range.
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Moving the shift lever too quickly while starting uphill may
cause the mower to tip over. Always move the shift lever slowly and
gradually.
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