honda-automobiles hrt216pda User Manual

1. SDA, TDA: Release the drive

clutch lever (page 10). If the
drive clutch lever is engaged, the
mower will move forward when
you operate the starter.

2. Pull back on the flywheel brake

lever and hold it against the
handlebar.

3. Pull the starter grip lightly until

you feel resistance, then pull
briskly. Return the starter grip
gently.

Keep your hands and feet away
from the mower deck at all
times when starting and running
the engine.

Continue to hold the flywheel
brake lever against the
handlebar; the engine will stop
if you release the lever.

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. Set the throttle lever
at FAST to mow or at SLOW to
idle.