HONDA HARMONY HRB216TDA - Manual (Page 22)

OPERATION
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Drive Clutch Lever
Push the drive clutch lever
forward and hold it against the
handlebar to propel the mower
forward.
Release the drive clutch lever
to stop the mower’s forward
movement.
Always release the drive clutch
lever before starting the
engine. If the drive clutch is
engaged, the mower will move
forward when you operate the
starter.
Operate the drive clutch lever with a quick and complete motion, so the
drive clutch is either fully engaged or released. This will help to extend
the service life of the clutch mechanism.
Shift Lever
Use the shift lever to select
the forward speed at which
you wish to mow.
You can shift gears without
releasing the drive clutch
lever, but the transmission
may not shift smoothly if the
mower is pulling hard. For
smoother operation,
release the drive clutch
lever before shifting gears.
For maximum mowing performance, use 1st and 2nd gears for mowing
and 3rd gear for transporting. Do not use the throttle lever to adjust
your mowing speed. The throttle lever must remain in the FAST
position for good mowing performance. Otherwise, cut quality suffers.
DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER
BLADE CONTROL LEVER
SHIFT LEVER
SLOW
FAST