honda-automobiles hrc216hxa User Manual

Most grasses should be mowed 
when they have grown 1/2 to 1 inch 
above their recommended height.

More frequent mowing is required for mulching than for bagging. For 
best results, you may need to mow the lawn twice a week during the 
growing season.

Consult a local nursery or lawn and garden 
center for cutting height recommendations 
and advice about specific types of grasses 
and growing conditions in your area.

If you look closely, you’ll see that most 
grass has stems and leaves. If you cut off 
the leaves, you’ll scalp the lawn. Let the 
grass recover between mowings. Your 
mower will work better, and your lawn will 
look better.

If your grass gets too tall, cut it once at the highest cutting height 
setting, then mow again in 2 or 3 days. Don’t take off more than one 
third of total grass height in any one mowing, or brown patches may 
develop.

Cutting height adjustment is explained on page 16.

For an even lawn finish, overlap each mowing swath by a few inches. If 
the grass is very tall or thick, use more overlap and a narrower mowing 
swath.

The blade must spin very fast to cut properly. Always use the FAST 
throttle setting, and keep the engine running at maximum rpm.

If engine speed drops, it could mean the engine is being overloaded by 
the blade trying to cut too much grass. Mow a narrower swath, move 
the mower slower, or raise the cutting height.