- Honda Lawn Mower User Manual

3. CONTROLS

1. Engine switch

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Always remove the key from the engine switch whenever the

riding mower is unattended to prevent children or unauthorized persons from

starting the engine.

This riding mower is equipped with an automotive type ignition switch, which

controls all the electrical circuits. The switch is located on the right-hand side

in front of the gear shift lever.

Key positions: “START” to start the engine

“ON”

to run the engine after starting

“OFF” to stop the engine.

ENGINE

SWITCH

NOTE: The starter motor will not work unless the shift lever is in NEUTRAL

and the P.T.0 lever is in the OFF (Disengaged) position.

2. Throttle lever

The throttle lever controls engine speed from SLOW (idle) to FAST (max

speed). START (CHOKE) is for starting a cold engine.

THROTTLE

LEVER

START