- Honda Rotary Mower Owner's Manual

3. Drive Clutch (S-XAM TYPE only)
For self-propelled operation, push the drive
clutch lever forward and hold it against the
handlebar.
The drive clutch lever holds the ROTO-STOP
lever forward during self-propelled operation.
The button on top of the ROTO-STOP lever
must be pressed before either of these levers
can be moved forward - the cutting blade must
be put into operation whenever the mower is’to
be self-propelled.
When the drive clutch is released, the drive is
disengaged and the ROTO-STOP lever is released.
4. Shift Lever (S-XAM TYPE only)
Three forward speeds are available:
Position 1 : Low, 0.8 m/set (2.6 ft/sec)
Position 2: Medium, 1.0 m/set (3.3 ft/sec)
Position 3 : High, 1.2 m/set (4.0 ft/sec)
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