honda-automobiles hrb216hxa User Manual

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OPERATION
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3. Place your foot on the mower 
deck step. Pull the starter grip 
lightly until you feel 
resistance, then pull briskly. 
Return the starter grip gently.
4. If the CHOKE position was 
used during starting, move the 
throttle lever away from the 
CHOKE position as soon as 
the engine warms up enough 
to run smoothly without use of 
the choke. Set the throttle 
lever at FAST to mow or at 
SLOW to idle.
THROTTLE LEVER
FAST
CHOKE