Honda HRU216M1, Руководство владельца и сервисная книжка

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6. OPERATION - continued
Blade Sharpness
A sharp blade cuts cleanly. A dull blade tears the grass, leaving shredded ends
that turn brown. When your blades don’t cut cleanly anymore, have them
sharpened or replaced.
Dry Grass
If the ground is too dry, mowing will stir up a lot of dust. Besides being
unpleasant to work in, too much dust will clog the air filter. If dust is a
problem, water your lawn the day before mowing. Mow when the grass is dry
to your touch, but the soil is still moist.
Wet Grass
Wet grass is slippery and can make you lose your footing. Also, wet grass
clippings will clog the cutter housing and collect in clumps on the lawn. Always
wait for wet grass to dry before mowing.
Fallen Leaves
When equipped with the grass bag, your mower can be used to pick up fallen
leaves for disposal. If using the mower to bag large amounts of fallen leaves,
and not for mowing, set the cutting height adjustment lever at highest setting.
If you want to mulch fallen leaves into your lawn, don’t let the leaf cover get
too deep before you begin. For best results, start mulching while grass still
shows through the leaf cover. In places where fallen leaves completely cover
the grass remove the leaves by raking, or install a grass bag, so your mower
can pick them up for disposal.
Clogged Cutter Housing
Before clearing a clogged cutter housing, stop the engine and turn the fuel
valve to the OFF position. With the spark plug cap disconnected, tilt the
mower so the carburetor side is up.
Clear a clogged deck with a stick, not by your hands.