Troubleshooting; Specifications - Honda HRX537VKEA Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE WILL NOT START
Possible Cause
Fuel valve OFF
Out of fuel
Bad fuel; mower stored without
treating the petrol, or refueled
with bad petrol
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded
engine)
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
LOSS OF POWER
Possible Cause
Grass is too tall to cut
Cutting-means enclosure is
clogged
Air cleaner is clogged
Bad fuel; mower stored without
treating the petrol, or refueled
with bad petrol
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
VIBRATION
Possible Cause
Grass and debris lodged under
the cutting-means enclosure
Cutting means loose, bent,
damaged, or unbalanced by
improper sharpening
Mechanical damage, such as a
bent crankshaft
MOWING AND CATCHING PROBLEMS
Possible Cause
Mower is moving too fast for lawn
conditions
Cutting height adjustment levers
set at different positions
Grass catcher overfilled or
clogged
Cutting-means enclosure is
clogged
Cutting means dull, worn, or
damaged
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Correction
Turn the fuel valve ON (page 5).
Refuel (page 7).
Refuel with fresh petrol (page 7).
Gap or replace the spark plug
(page 14).
Dry and reinstall the spark plug.
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer or refer to the
shop manual for repair.
Correction
Raise the cutting height (page 8), cut a
narrower swath, use a slower ground
speed, or cut more frequently.
Clean out the cutting-means enclosure
(page 11).
Clean or replace the air cleaner
Refuel with fresh petrol (page 7).
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer or refer to the
shop manual for repair.
Correction
Clean out the cutting-means enclosure
(page 11).
Tighten loose cutting-means bolts
(page 15).
If cutting means are found to be bent or
damaged, take the lawnmower to an
authorized Honda servicing dealer for
inspection.
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer or refer to the
shop manual for repair.
Correction
Move the Select Drive to a slower
speed (page 9) or push slower.
Set all levers at the same cutting height
position (page 8).
Empty the grass catcher. Wash the
grass catcher if it is clogged with dirt
(page 15).
Clean out the cutting-means enclosure
(page 11).
Sharpen or replace the cutting means if
necessary (page 15).

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL
TYPE
DESCRIPTION CODE
GENERAL
Length
Handlebar height
(Middle position)
Dry weight
Width
Cutting width
Cutting height adjustments
Grass catcher capacity
Sound pressure level at
operator's ears (According
to EN ISO 5395-1:2013)
Uncertainty
Sound power level
measured (According to
2000/14/EC directive)
Uncertainty
Sound power level
guaranteed (According to
2000/14/EC directive)
Vibration transmitted
(According to EN ISO
5395-1:2013)
Uncertainty
ENGINE
Model
Type
Displacement
Bore and stroke
Cooling
Lubrication
Compression ratio
Maximum speed
Ignition system
Spark plug
Spark plug gap
Air cleaner
Recommended fuel
Fuel tank capacity
Recommended oil
Engine oil capacity
* Actual amount will vary due to residual oil in the engine. Always use the
dipstick to confirm the actual level (see page 6).
DRIVE
Type
Engine to transmission
Main clutch
Mower speed
(engine @ 2,850 rpm)
ENGLISH
HRX537C4
VKEA
MAGA
1,638 mm
1,016 mm
40.1 kg
585 mm
530 mm
19 mm, 32 mm, 46 mm,
62 mm, 75 mm, 88 mm, 101 mm
85 L
85 dB(A)
1 dB(A)
97 dB(A)
0.8 dB(A)
98 dB(A)
2
4.7 m/s
2
2.3 m/s
GCV190
4-stroke, single cylinder, vertical shaft, OHC
187 cc
69 x 50 mm
Forced air
Splash and spray
8.5:1
+0
2,850 rpm
–100
Transistorized magneto
NGK: BPR5ES
0.7 ~ 0.8 mm
Dry element type
Unleaded petrol with a research octane rating
of 91 or higher
0.93 L
SAE 10W-30, API SJ or later
0.55 L
* Refill amount: 0.35 ~ 0.40 L
Variable speed Select Drive
V-belt
Slipping friction cone type
0 ~ 1.64 m/s