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People and animals near the lawn area can move into your lawn
mower’s path or into a position where they could be struck by thrown
objects. Do not mow whilst people, especially children, or pets are in
the mowing area. Their safety is your responsibility.
Check the height and condition of the grass. Adjust your lawn mower
cutting height, ground speed, and mowing swath accordingly. See
for mowing tips and recommendations.
Clip Director
®
The Clip Director can be adjusted to either the BAG or MULCH
position to achieve the desired mowing results.
Adjust the Clip Director lever to
either the bag (shutter door fully
open) or mulch (shutter door
fully closed).
To adjust the Clip Director,
release the lock by pulling it
away from the mower toward
the end of the lever, and then
move the lever to the desired
position. Release the lock and
allow it to snap into the groove.
If the Clip Director is difficult to
move or the lever will not lock
fully:
• With the engine OFF, lift the discharge guard and remove the grass
clippings from around the shutter door.
• With a garden hose and nozzle, spray around and under the Clip
Director lever and cover assembly to remove the grass clippings.
See
for additional mower deck cleaning instructions.
Mulching
Release the lock
and then move the Clip Director lever into the
MULCH position
.
Some grass accumulation in the discharge opening is normal when
the Clip Director is in the MULCH position. To remove this grass,
close the discharge guard, set the Clip Director to the BAG position,
engage the blade control lever, and start the engine.
Bag or Rear Discharge
Set the Clip Director lever in the BAG position.
To discharge clippings to
the rear, remove the
grass bag and leave the
Clip Director lever in the
BAG position.
Rear Shield
During normal use, the rear shield is subject to deterioration and
wear. Remove the grass bag and raise the discharge guard to check
the rear shield for cracks or tears. If the rear shield is excessively
worn, have it replaced by your authorised Honda servicing dealer.
Grass Bag
A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the
bag fabric, which traps the grass clippings. Always empty the grass
bag before it becomes filled to the limit of its capacity. Bagging
performance will diminish after the bag becomes about 90% filled.
Also, the bag is easier to empty when it is not packed full.
You can leave the grass bag on the mower during mowing, even
when full mulching is selected.
To minimize dust and fine particles from passing through the grass
bag fabric, it is best to mow grass in the morning when the grass is
damp.
Pull to release lock.
SHUTTER DOOR
(fully closed)
CLIP DIRECTOR LEVER
AND COVER ASSEMBLY
SHUTTER DOOR
(fully open)
CLIP DIRECTOR LEVER
AND COVER ASSEMBLY
REAR SHIELD
DISCHARGE GUARD
