Pre-Operation Checks - Honda HRX537VYE Owner's Manual

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

CHECK YOUR LAWN
For your safety and for the safety of others, always inspect the area
before mowing.
Objects
Anything that can be picked up by the blades and thrown is a potential
hazard to you and others. Look for things like stones, sticks, bones,
and wire. Remove them from the mowing area.
People and Pets
People and animals near the mowing area can move into your path or
into a position where they could be struck by thrown objects. Clear the
area of people, especially children, and pets. Their safety is your
responsibility.
Lawn
Check the length and condition of the grass, so that you will know
what cutting height and mowing speed to use.
Avoid mowing wet grass. Not only will wet grass clog your mower
deck and collect in clumps on the lawn, it also gives poor traction,
increasing your risk of losing your footing.
CHECK YOUR MOWER
Blades
1. Move the throttle lever to the
STOP position (page 5).
2. Move the fuel valve to the
OFF position (page 5) and
disconnect the spark plug cap
from the spark plug (page 14).
3. Tilt the mower to the right so
the fuel cap is up [1]. This will
help prevent fuel leakage,
motor oil seeping into the air
filter, and hard starting.
4. Inspect the blades
[2] for damage,
cracks, and
excessive wear, rust,
or corrosion.
EXCESSIVELY
NORMAL
WORN
6
[1]
[2]
BENT CRACKED
A worn, cracked, or damaged blade can break, and pieces
of the damaged blade can become dangerous projectiles.
Thrown objects can cause serious injury.
Inspect the blade regularly. Do not operate the mower with
a worn or damaged blade.
A dull blade can be sharpened, but a blade that is worn out, bent,
cracked, or otherwise damaged must be replaced. A worn or
damaged blade can break, causing blade pieces to be thrown from
the mower.
When a blade needs sharpening or replacement, take the lawn
mower to an authorized Honda dealer. Or, if you have a torque
wrench, you can remove and install the blades yourself.
Check that the blade bolts are tight (page 16).
Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and the mower on
a level surface.
Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets
or exceeds the requirements for
API service category SJ or later.
Always check the API SERVICE
label on the oil container to be sure
it includes the letters SJ or later.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for
general use. Other viscosities
shown in the chart may be used
when the average temperature in your area is within the indicated
range.
NOTICE
• Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.
• Using nondetergent oil can shorten the engine's service life, and
using 2-stroke oil can damage the engine.
1. Remove the oil filler
cap/dipstick [1], and wipe
the dipstick clean.
2. Insert the dipstick into the
filler neck. Do not screw it
down. Remove the
dipstick and check the oil
level.
3. If the oil level is near the
low level mark [3], add
the recommended oil to
bring the level up to the
high limit mark [2]. Do not
overfill.
4. Install and tighten the
filler cap/dipstick [1]
securely.
ENGLISH
B
WARNING
5W-30 • 10W-30
0 20 40 60
-20 -10 0 10
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
[1]
30
80 100°F
20 30 40°C
[1]
[2]
[3]