Honda HRX537VKEA Owner's Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Honda lawnmower!

This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Honda

HRX537VKEA lawnmower.

We want to help you get the best results from your new mower and to

operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do

that; please read it carefully.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the

lawnmower and should remain with it if it is resold.

If you have a problem or questions concerning the mower, contact

your supplying dealer.

We recommend that you read the warranty policy to fully understand

its coverage and your responsibilities of ownership.

Honda Power Equipment Mfg., Inc. reserves the right to make

changes at any time without notice and without incurring any

obligation.

No part of this publication may be reproduced without written

permission.

SAFETY MESSAGES

Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words:

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DANGER

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WARNING

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CAUTION

Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and

what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.

DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES

You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the

following word:

Your lawnmower or other property can be

NOTICE

damaged if you don't follow instructions.

The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your

lawnmower, other property, or the environment.

00X39VH7 V310

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY

HURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY

HURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow

instructions.

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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

SAFETY MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

SET-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

TRANSPORTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Honda Warranty Conditions,

"EC Declaration of Conformity" CONTENT OUTLINE,

Major Honda Distributor Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last page

ENGLISH

(Original instructions)

HRX537VKEA

LAWNMOWER

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

HPE.2014.09

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Honda Warranty Conditions, “EC Declaration of Conformity” CONTENT OUTLINE, Major Honda Distributor Locations ....Last page © 2014 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.— All Rights Reserved HPE.2014.09 00X39VH7 V310 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Page 2: Safety Instructions
Honda genuine parts. damaged. Replace worn or damaged cutting means and Cutting means must always must always bear the mark Honda and the cutting-means bolts in sets to preserve balance. reference number. Non equivalent quality parts may damage the •...
Page 3: Component Identification
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION SAFETY LABEL LOCATION This label warns you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Carefully read meaning. If label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your dealer for a replacement. [1] (P. 10) Letter Meaning [2] (P.
Page 4: Set-Up
SET-UP Lift the discharge guard and install the grass UNPACKING catcher. Remove all the cardboard from around the handlebar. HANDLEBAR SETUP [2] (2) ENGINE OIL The mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL in the engine. Add enough SAE 10W-30 API service category SJ or later oil to bring the oil level between the upper limit [2] and lower limit [3] marks on...
Page 5: Controls
CONTROLS CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVERS There are seven adjustment FUEL VALVE 20 mm settings. The cutting height The fuel valve [1] opens and closes the 32 mm figures are approximate. The connection between the fuel tank and the actual height of cut grass will 46 mm carburetor.
Page 6 When a cutting means needs sharpening or replacement, take the lawnmower to an authorized Honda dealer. Or, if you have a torque wrench, you can remove and install the cutting means yourself. Check that the cutting means bolts are tight (page 15).
Page 7 [2] for cracks or tears. If the rear shield is excessively • Wipe up spills immediately. worn, have it replaced by your authorized Honda servicing dealer. Never use stale or contaminated petrol or an oil/petrol mixture. Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
Page 8 Grass catcher Cutting Height A lawnmower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the Check the mower deck catcher, which traps the grass clippings. Always empty the grass cutting height settings, catcher before it becomes filled to the limit of its capacity. Grass and be sure that all four catcher performance will diminish after the catcher becomes about adjustment levers [1] are...
Page 9: Operation
Rear Discharge Sliding Door Position To discharge clippings to the The sliding door [2] can be positioned to produce different mowing rear, remove the grass catcher results. If the preferred sliding door position is unknown, install a and position the Clip Director grass catcher and begin mowing with the Clip Director knob [1] all the knob [1] in the catcher range.
Page 10 For use Avoid anything that sticks up above the surface of the lawn. at low altitudes, have your authorized Honda dealer return the If the cutting means hits something, or if the mower starts to vibrate, carburetor to original factory specifications.
Page 11 Cutting height adjustment levers are explained in the CONTROLS Mowing Patterns chapter (page 5). Your Honda mower will work most efficiently if you use the following Cutting Width mowing patterns as much as possible. Mower deck and equipment For an even lawn finish, overlap each mowing swath by a few design, and the direction in which the cutting means rotate, cause centimeters.
Page 12: Maintenance
Check: Rear shield page 7 individual needs and use. Check: Cutting-means bolt torque page 15 Remember that your Honda dealer knows your mower best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it. First month Change: Engine oil page 13...
Page 13 ENGINE MAINTENANCE Air Cleaner Service Engine Oil Change A properly maintained air filter will help prevent dirt from entering your engine. Dirt entering the carburetor can be drawn into small passages Drain the oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly and in the carburetor and cause premature engine wear.
Page 14 Spark Plug Service Spark Arrester Service In Europe and other countries where machinery directive 2006/42/EC Recommended spark plugs: NGK - BPR5ES is enforced, this cleaning should be done by your servicing dealer. The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it NOTICE functioning as designed.
Page 15 Cutting-means bolt torque: 49 ~ 59 N·m If you do not have a torque wrench, have an authorized Honda dealer tighten the cutting-means bolts before you use the mower. If the cutting-means bolts are overtightened, they could break. If the cutting-means bolts are not tightened enough, they could loosen or come out.
Page 16: Transporting
TRANSPORTING Before Loading If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes before loading the mower on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and can ignite some materials. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
Page 17: Parts
Fuel Engine Cylinder If the mower is to be stored for NOTICE more than 3 months, remove the Depending on the region where you operate your equipment, fuel spark plug (page 14). Pour 5 ~ formulations may deteriorate and oxidize rapidly. Fuel deterioration 10 cm³...
Page 18: Troubleshooting
85 L Fuel filter clogged, carburetor Take the mower to an authorized Sound pressure level at malfunction, ignition malfunction, Honda servicing dealer or refer to the operator’s ears (According 85 dB(A) valves stuck, etc. shop manual for repair. to EN ISO 5395-1:2013)

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