Mowing - Honda HARMONY H2013SDA Owner's Manual

OPERATION
Shifting Between Any Forward Gear and Reverse
1. Press the clutch pedal all the way down, then press the brake
pedal all the way down to stop the lawn tractor.
2. Move the shift lever to the desired gear.
3. Gently release the brake pedal, then the clutch pedal.
MOWING
When ready to'begin mowing, approach the mowing area at a
reduced ground speed. Bring the lawn tractor to a full stop, and check
the position of the height adjustment lever. You may have to make
some trial cuts to determine which setting is best for your lawn.
To begin mowing, make sure the throttle is set to FAST, then push
the PTO clutch lever forward to ON with a smooth, quick motion.
When you do, the blades start to turn. To stop the blades from
turning, pull the PTO clutch lever back to OFF.
Avoid engaging the PTO clutch lever when the mower deck is set low
and the grass is thick or heavy. The engine may stall under such
conditions.
Do not operate the PTO clutch lever in an attempt to clear a clogged
mower deck. Doing so can damage the mower deck belt.
Keep the shift lever set to a speed within the MOWING range when
mowing.
See the Mowing Tips section later in this chapter for details on getting
the best cut possible from the lawn tractor.
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