Hey guys... did my first mow with my new HRX217 last night, and WOW - I really like how smooth the transmission is. I particularly enjoyed feathering the drive speed by easing up on the drive handlebar as I got close to obstacles, etc.
My question is this - I haven't seen a firm statement anywhere in the searches I've done that indicate if partial throttle puts a greater load on the transmission, or causes more wear. In other words, if I am using the drive handlebar at partial positions for more than a few seconds at a time, is that a bad practice?
I'm probably being overcautious here, but after spending nearly $800 on a mower, I'm trying to baby it a bit.
