HONDA HRR216TKA - Manual (Page 24)

OPERATION
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Blade Speed
The blades must spin very fast to cut properly. If the engine speed
drops, it could mean the engine is being overloaded by the blades
trying to cut too much grass. Mow a narrower swath, move the mower
slower, install the discharge chute, 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 blades don’t cut cleanly
anymore, have them 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 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
With the grass bag installed, 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.
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