Set-Up; Controls - Honda HRS536C5VKEA Owner's Manual

SET-UP

UNPACKING
Remove all the cardboard from around the handlebar.
HANDLEBAR SETUP
1. With the handlebar adjust knobs [1] in the unlocked [3] position,
raise the handlebar into the mowing position.
[2]
2. Depress the blade control lever [2] while raising the handlebar.
3. Turn the handlebar adjust knobs 90 degrees into the lock position
[4] allowing the pins to spring into the holes and lock into position.
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 the dipstick
[1] as shown.
Do not overfill the engine
with oil. If the engine is
overfilled, the excess oil may
get transferred to the air
cleaner housing and air filter.
FUEL
Refer to page 6.
BEFORE USING YOUR
LAWNMOWER
Before using the lawnmower,
all mower operators must read the following chapters:
• SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (page 2)
• CONTROLS (page 4)
• PRE-OPERATION CHECKS (page 5)
• OPERATION (page 7)
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (page 10)
4
[3]
[4]
[1]
[1]
[2]
[3]

CONTROLS

FUEL VALVE
The fuel valve [1] opens and closes the connection between the fuel
tank and the carburetor.
CUTTING-MEANS CONTROL
The cutting-means control [1] is
connected to the engine
flywheel brake and the ignition
switch. The engine will not start
unless this lever is pulled
backwards.
SMART DRIVE CONTROL
The Smart Drive control [1]
can be adjusted up or down
into any one of five positions.
1. Slide the multi-position
adjuster [2] to the left to
unlock the control.
2. Move the Smart Drive
control up or down into the
most comfortable position
3. Release the multi-position adjuster and allow it to engage.
Do not attempt to adjust the position of the Smart Drive control while
the mower is in motion.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVERS
There are six adjustment settings. The cutting height figures are
approximate. The actual height of cut grass will vary with lawn and
soil conditions.
REAR
ENGLISH
OFF
ON
[1]
[2]
28 mm
44 mm
60 mm
75 mm
90 mm
102 mm
FRONT
[1]
[1]