Mowing Tips - Honda HRX537C Owner's Manual

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Always release the cutting-means control lever and the Select
Drive control before starting the engine. Starting is more difficult
when the cutting means is engaged. If the clutch is engaged, the
lawnmower will move when the engine is started.
1. Engage the cutting means:
- Press the unlocking knob [9]
and keep it pressed.
- Pull the cutting-means control
lever [10] towards you.
- Release the unlocking knob [9]
when the cutting means are
engaged.
2. With the engine running and the
cutting means rotating, slowly
push the Select Drive control
[11] to propel the mower
forward.
3. Normal operation is with your
hand comfortably around the
handle bar [4] and Select Drive
control [11] with the Select Drive
control being flush with the
handle bar [12].
4. Should the mower not move
forward, additional power may
be required which can be
achieved by adjusting the Select
Drive control knob [13] in the "+"
direction.
5. Once you have achieved your
preferred mowing speed by
pushing down the Select Drive
control [11] in combination with
the appropriate Select Drive
control knob [13] setting, you
can commence mowing at your
preferred constant speed.
6. Push the Select Drive control
[11] with your thumbs into the
indentation for boost operation
when additional power is required to maintain your desired mowing
speed (for example, when encountering a slope or other change in
ground conditions). Once the terrain or ground conditions return to
normal, you simply release the boost.
NOTE: The Select Drive control knob [13] allows you to adjust the level of
power used to propel the mower. The adjustment range is from "-" to "+"
power. The level of power required to achieve a preferred ground speed is
dependent upon the combination of terrain conditions, grass conditions
and your preferred mowing speed.
7. To stop the lawnmower moving forward:
- Release the Release the Select Drive control [11].
8. To stop the cutting means rotating:
- Release the cutting-means control lever [10].
NOTE: It is possible to refrain from using the forward drive while mowing
in areas with a narrow surface (lanes, borders, etc.).
Likewise, the Select Drive control can be used to move the lawnmower
without engaging the cutting-means control.
CAUTION:
• Move the cutting-means control lever quickly from one end of its travel to the
other, so that the cutting means is always either fully engaged or fully
disengaged. This is to avoid stalling the engine and increases the service life
of the cutting-means control mechanism.
12 EN
[10]
[9]
[12]
[11]
Normal mode
[13]
Boost mode
[11]

MOWING TIPS

When to Mow
Most grasses should be mowed when they have grown 12 ~ 25 mm above
their recommended height.
More frequent mowing is required for mulching than for catching. For best
results, you may need to mow the lawn twice a week during the growing
season.
Cutting Width
For an even lawn finish, overlap each mowing swath by a few centimeters.
If the grass is very tall or thick, use more overlap and a narrower mowing
swath.
Cutting Means Speed
The cutting means must spin very fast to cut properly. Always use the fast
throttle setting, and keep the engine running at maximum speed.
If engine speed drops, it could mean the engine is being overloaded by
the cutting means trying to cut too much grass. Mow a narrower swath,
move the mower slower, or raise the cutting height.
Cutting Means Sharpness
A sharp cutting means cuts cleanly. A dull cutting means tears the grass,
leaving shredded ends that turn brown. When your cutting means
doesncut cleanly anymore, have it sharpened or replaced.
Dry Grass
If the ground is too dry, mowing will stir up a lot of dust. Besides being
unpleasant to work in, too much dust will clog the carburetor air filter.
If dust is a problem, water your lawn the day before mowing. Mow when
the grass is dry to your touch, but the soil is still moist.
Wet Grass
Wet grass is slippery and can make you lose your footing. Also, wet grass
clippings will clog the cutting-means enclosure and collect in clumps on
the lawn. Always wait for wet grass to dry before mowing.
Fallen Leaves
Your mower can be used to pick up fallen leaves for disposal. If using the
mower to catch large amounts of fallen leaves, and not for mowing, set the
cutting height adjustment levers so the front of the cutting-means
enclosure is one or two settings higher than the rear. To start, position the
Clip Director knob in the #9 position (not quite full mulching). This setting
will allow the leaves to be recirculated and recut until the particles are
small enough to pass though the sliding door opening and into the grass
catcher. Mulching when leaves are damp will reduce the amount of dust
that is created.
Depending on the size, type, and water content of the leaves, it may be
necessary to open the sliding door to allow for best catching results. Using
the sliding door correctly will allow better grass catcher filling, resulting in
less grass catcher emptying. Be sure there are no obstacles, including
rocks, hidden under the leaves.
If you want to mulch fallen leaves into your lawn, don't let the leaf cover
get too deep before you begin. For best results, start mulching while grass
still shows through the leaf cover. Position the Clip Director knob in the
MULCH position. In places where fallen leaves completely cover the grass,
remove the leaves by raking, or use the grass catcher so your mower can
pick them up for disposal.
Clogged Cutting-means Enclosure
Before clearing a clogged cutting-means enclosure, stop the engine and
turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. With the spark plug cap
disconnected, tilt the mower so the air cleaner side is up.
Clear a clogged cutting-means enclosure with a stick, not your hands.