honda-automobiles hrc216hxa User Manual

Push the drive clutch lever 
forward to propel the mower.

Release the drive clutch lever to 
stop the mower’s forward 
movement.

You can control self-propelled speed with the drive clutch lever. The 
mower will move gradually faster as you push the drive clutch lever 
forward. If you push the lever all the way forward to the handlebar, the 
mower will move at the speed determined by the shift lever setting 
(page 21).

When moving and using the drive clutch lever to change self-propelled 
speed, continue to fully hold the blade control lever against the 
handlebar. This will help prevent damage to the blade control 
mechanism. Use the shift lever (page 21) to change the maximum 
speed so you can hold the drive clutch lever comfortably against the 
handlebar.

For self-propelled mowing, press the button on top of the blade control 
lever, push the blade control lever forward, then push the drive clutch 
lever forward. The drive clutch lever can be used to hold the blade 
control lever against the handlebar.

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.