Honda HRX537VYE Owner's Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Honda lawn mower.

This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Honda

HRX537VYEA lawn mower.

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 lawn

mower 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

your rights and responsibilities. The warranty policy is a separate

document provided by your dealer.

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:

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

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

what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.

Damage Prevention Messaes

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

following word:

Your lawn mower 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

lawn mower, other property, or the environment.

39VH7F11

00X39-VH7-F110

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.

POM39VH7F11

IPC.xxxx.2009.11

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

OWNER'S MANUAL

CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

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

TRANSPORTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Honda Warranty Conditions,

"EC Declaration of Conformity" CONTENT OUTLINE,

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

ENGLISH

(Original instructions)

HRX537VYE

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
SPECIFICATIONS ....... 20 Honda Warranty Conditions, “EC Declaration of Conformity” CONTENT OUTLINE, Major Honda Distributor Locations ....Last page © 2006–2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All Rights Reserved POM39VH7F11 39VH7F11 IPC.xxxx.2009.11...
Page 2: Safety Instructions
To ensure safe operation – • Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards or shields, or without safety devices (for example, deflectors • Honda lawn mowers are designed and/or grass catchers in place). to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions.
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 [12] read, contact your dealer for a replacement. Letter Meaning [11] A [LABEL] [10] 1.
Page 4: Set-Up
SET-UP Lift the discharge guard and install the grass bag. UNPACKING Remove all the cardboard from around the handlebar. HANDLEBAR SETUP [1] (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 Smart Drive Control The Smart Drive control [1] Fuel Valve can be adjusted up or down into any one of five The fuel valve [1] opens and closes the connection between the fuel positions. tank and the carburetor. 1. Slide the multi-position adjuster [2] to the left to unlock the control.
Page 6: Pre-Operation Checks
Their safety is your responsibility. When a blade needs sharpening or replacement, take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda dealer. Or, if you have a torque Lawn wrench, you can remove and install the blades yourself.
Page 7 Remove the grass bag and raise the discharge guard [2] to WARNING check the rear shield for cracks or tears. If the rear shield is excessively worn, have it replaced by your authorized Honda Petrol is highly flammable and explosive. servicing dealer.
Page 8 Grass Bag Clip Direction A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the Clip Director Knob Adjustment bag, which traps the grass clippings. Always empty the grass bag Adjust the Clip Director knob [1] in any one of the ten positions to before it becomes filled to the limit of its capacity.
Page 9: Operation
OPERATION FULL BAGGING OR FULL MULCHING REAR DISCHARGE MOWING PRECAUTIONS Before operating the mower for the first time, please review SAFETY [1] (BAG position) [1] (MULCH position) INSTRUCTIONS (page 2) and PRE-OPERATION CHECKS (page 6). Even if you have operated other mowers, take the time to become familiar with how this mower works, and practice in a safe area until you build up your skills.
Page 10 1,500 meters with a modified carburetor may cause stop the engine. the engine to overheat and result in serious engine damage. For use STOP at low altitudes, have your authorized Honda dealer return the carburetor to original factory specifications. OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING Throttle Lever...
Page 11 SAFE MOWING PRACTICES MOWING TIPS For your safety, keep all four wheels on the ground, and be careful to When to Mow avoid losing your footing and your control of the mower. Keep a firm Most grasses should be mowed when they have grown 12 ~ 25 mm grip on the handlebar, and walk, never run, with the mower.
Page 12: Maintenance
Mowing Patterns Always follow the inspection and maintenance Your Honda mower will work most efficiently if you use the following recommendations and schedules in this owner’s mowing patterns as much as possible. Mower deck and equipment manual.
Page 13 1. Service more frequently when used in dusty areas. dipstick. 2. These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically d. If the oil level is below proficient.
Page 14 Air Cleaner Service 2. Remove the spark plug with a spark A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine plug wrench [3]. performance. If you operate the mower in very dusty areas, clean the air filter more often than specified in the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (page 13).
Page 15 Spark Arrester Service Smart Drive Cable In Europe and other countries where machinery directive 2006/42/EC Perform this procedure with the wheels on a level surface. is enforced, this cleaning should be done by your servicing dealer. 1. Loosen the Smart Drive clutch cable lock nut [1]. The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it 2.
Page 16 [6] to prevent the blades from turning. Blade bolt torque: 49 ~ 59 N·m If you do not have a torque wrench, have an authorized Honda dealer tighten the blade bolts before you use the mower. If the blade bolts are overtightened, they could break. If the blade bolts are not tightened enough, they could loosen or come out.
Page 17: Transporting
A hot engine and Grass Bag Replacement exhaust system can burn you and can ignite some materials. Replace a worn or damaged bag with a Honda replacement bag or its Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. This will prevent carburetor equivalent.
Page 18: Storage
STORAGE Fuel NOTICE Proper storage is essential for keeping your lawn mower troublefree and looking good. The following steps will help protect the mower Depending on the region where you operate your equipment, fuel from rust and corrosion, and make the engine easier to start when you formulations may deteriorate and oxidize rapidly.
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor Take the mower to an authorized This will close the valves so malfunction, ignition malfunction, Honda servicing dealer or refer to the moisture cannot enter the valves stuck, etc. shop manual for repair. engine cylinder.
Page 20: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL HRX537C2 TYPE VYEA DESCRIPTION CODE MAGA GENERAL Length 1,621 mm Handlebar height 976 mm (Middle position) Dry weight 43.8 kg Width 585 mm Cut width 530 mm Cut height adjustments 20 mm, 32 mm, 46 mm, 62 mm, 75 mm, 88 mm, 100 mm 88 l Grass bag capacity Sound pressure level at...
Page 21: Honda Warranty Conditions
Felicidades por la compra de su cortacésped Honda. Honda le garantiza cualquier defecto de material y la mano de obra por un período de 2 años a partir de la fecha de compra (3 meses para uso profesional). Esta garantía no afecta sus derechos establecidos por ley, sinó que se añade a ellos.
Page 22 Livello di potenza sonora misurato a) gemessene Lautstärke b) Puissance accoustique garantie b) Livello di potenza sonora garantito b) Schalleistungspegel Honda Motor Europe Ltd. Aalst Office c) Paramétre du bruit c) Parametri emissione acustica c) Geräuschvorgabe Wijngaardveld 1 (Noord V), d) Procédure d'évaluation de conformité...
Page 23 Hungarian (continued) Czech (continued) Latvian (continued) Swedish Spanish Romanian d) Tipus d) Typ d) Tips e) Sorozatszám e) Výrobní číslo e) Sērijas numurs EG-försäkran om överensstämmelse Declaración de Conformidad CE UE -Declaratie de Conformitate Gyártó Výrobce Ražotājs Undertecknad, Piet Rennebog, på uppdrag av El abajo firmante, Piet Renneboog, en Subsemnatul Piet Renneboog, in numele auktoriserad representant, deklarerar härmed att...
Page 24: Major Honda Distributor Locations
FRANCE NETHERLANDS SLOVAK REPUBLIC (SLOVAKIA) Honda Motor Europe (North) Honda Relations Clientèle Honda Motor Europe (North) Honda Slovakia, spol. s r.o. Hondastraße 1 TSA 80627 Afd. Power Equipment-Capronilaan 1 Prievozská 6 - 821 09 Bratislava 2351 Wiener Neudorf 45146 St Jean de la Ruelle Cedex...

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