Mowing Patterns
Your Honda mower will work most efficiently if you use the following
mowing patterns as much as possible. Mower deck and equipment
design, and the direction in which the blade rotates, cause these
mowing patterns to give the best results.
Mulching
Use a counterclockwise mowing
pattern. If the lawn has an irregular
shape, or many obstacles, divide it
into sections where you can use
counterclockwise patterns.
Side-Discharge Mowing
(HRT216)
Where possible, use the same
mowing pattern recommended for
mulching. If the lawn has an
irregular shape, or many obstacles,
divide it into sections where
clippings will be discharged away
from uncut areas. This will prevent
clippings from piling up in the path
of the mower.
Bagging
(HRT216; other models require an
optional grass bag kit)
Use a clockwise mowing pattern.
This will give the best bagging
performance, leaving the least
amount of clippings on the lawn.
MULCHING & SIDE-
DISCHARGE PATTERN
BAGGING PATTERN
OPERATION
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