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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:

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:

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

lawn mower, other property, or the environment.

CONTENTS

B DANGER

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY

HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

B WARNING

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY

HURT if you don't follow instructions.

B CAUTION

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow

instructions.

NOTICE

Your lawn mower or other property can be

damaged if you don’t follow instructions.

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

OWNER’S MANUAL

(Original instructions)

HRX537VYE

LAWN MOWER

ENGLISHFRANÇAIS

39VH7F11

00X39-VH7-F110

POM39VH7F11

IPC.xxxx.2009.11

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

ESPAÑOL

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Summary of content (24 pages)

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00X39VH7F110.book Page 1 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:43 PM INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Honda lawn mower. This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Honda HRX537VYEA lawn mower. (Original instructions) HRX537VYE LAWN MOWER 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.
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00X39VH7F110.book Page 2 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:43 PM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS B WARNING • Use extreme caution when pulling the lawn mower toward you. • Stop the blades if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transporting, when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed. To ensure safe operation – • Honda lawn mowers are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions.
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00X39VH7F110.book Page 3 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:43 PM 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. Letter Meaning COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION [1] [12] [2] 1 4 [11] A [LABEL] 3 2 [3] [10] A 1. Read the owner’s manual before using the mower. 2. Risk of projections: Keep third persons away from the area during use. 3. Risk of cuts.
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00X39VH7F110.book Page 4 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:43 PM 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. [2] 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. [3] 1.
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00X39VH7F110.book Page 5 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:43 PM CONTROLS Smart Drive Control Fuel Valve The fuel valve [1] opens and closes the connection between the fuel tank and the carburetor. [1] The Smart Drive control [1] can be adjusted up or down into any one of five positions. ™ CONTROL 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 position most comfortable. [2] 3.
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00X39VH7F110.book Page 6 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:43 PM PRE-OPERATION CHECKS B WARNING CHECK YOUR LAWN For your safety and for the safety of others, always inspect the area before mowing. A worn, cracked, or damaged blade can break, and pieces of the damaged blade can become dangerous projectiles. Objects Thrown objects can cause serious injury. 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.
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00X39VH7F110.book Page 7 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:43 PM Fuel Air Cleaner Inspection This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol with a research octane rating of 91 or higher. Remove cover [1]. Make sure the filter [2] is clean and in good condition. A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine performance. Refer to page 14 for air cleaner service. Refuel in a well-ventilated area before starting the engine. If the engine has been running, allow it to cool.
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00X39VH7F110.book Page 8 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:43 PM Grass Bag Clip Direction A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the bag, which traps the grass clippings. Always empty the grass bag before it becomes filled to the limit of its capacity. Bagging performance will diminish after the bag becomes about 90% filled. Also, the bag is easier to empty when it is not packed full.
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00X39VH7F110.book Page 9 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:43 PM FULL BAGGING OR REAR DISCHARGE OPERATION FULL MULCHING MOWING PRECAUTIONS [1] (BAG position) [1] (MULCH position) Before operating the mower for the first time, please review SAFETY 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.
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00X39VH7F110.book Page 10 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:43 PM Flooded Engine Smart Drive Control If the engine fails to start after several pulls on the starter, the engine may be flooded. Control position adjustment is described on (page 5). To clear a flooded engine: With the engine running and the blades rotating, slowly push the Smart Drive control [1] to propel the mower forward. 1. Place the throttle lever in the STOP position. 2. Remove and dry the spark plug.
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00X39VH7F110.book Page 11 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:43 PM SAFE MOWING PRACTICES MOWING TIPS For your safety, keep all four wheels on the ground, and be careful to avoid losing your footing and your control of the mower. Keep a firm grip on the handlebar, and walk, never run, with the mower. Be very careful when mowing uneven or rough ground. When to Mow Most grasses should be mowed when they have grown 12 ~ 25 mm above their recommended height.
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00X39VH7F110.book Page 12 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:43 PM Fallen Leaves Your mower can be used to pick up fallen leaves for disposal. If using the mower to bag large amounts of fallen leaves, and not for mowing, set the cutting height adjustment levers so the front of the mower deck is one or two settings higher than the rear. To start, position the Clip Director knob in the #9 position (not quite full mulching).
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00X39VH7F110.book Page 14 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:43 PM Air Cleaner Service A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine performance. If you operate the mower in very dusty areas, clean the air filter more often than specified in the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (page 13). 2. Remove the spark plug with a spark plug wrench [3]. [3] NOTICE Operating the engine without an air filter, or with a damaged filter, will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear.
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00X39VH7F110.book Page 15 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:43 PM Spark Arrester Service In Europe and other countries where machinery directive 2006/42/EC is enforced, this cleaning should be done by your servicing dealer. The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as designed. Smart Drive Cable Perform this procedure with the wheels on a level surface. 1. Loosen the Smart Drive clutch cable lock nut [1]. 2. Start the engine. 1.
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00X39VH7F110.book Page 16 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:43 PM BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Blade Installation If you remove the blades for sharpening or replacement, you will need a torque wrench for installation. Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands. B WARNING BLADE SHARPENING: To avoid weakening the blades, or causing imbalance or poor cutting, the blades should be sharpened by trained staff at an authorized Honda dealer.
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00X39VH7F110.book Page 17 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:43 PM TRANSPORTING GRASS BAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT Grass Bag Cleaning Before Loading Wash the bag with a garden hose, and allow it to dry completely before use; a wet bag will clog quickly. Grass Bag Replacement 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.
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00X39VH7F110.book Page 18 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:43 PM STORAGE Fuel Proper storage is essential for keeping your lawn mower troublefree and looking good. The following steps will help protect the mower from rust and corrosion, and make the engine easier to start when you use the lawn mower again. Cleaning Engine NOTICE Depending on the region where you operate your equipment, fuel formulations may deteriorate and oxidize rapidly.
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00X39VH7F110.book Page 19 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:43 PM LOSS OF POWER Engine Oil Change the engine oil (page 13). Possible Cause Engine Cylinder If the mower is to be stored for more than 3 months, remove the spark plug (page 14). Pour 5 ~ 10 cc of clean engine oil into the cylinder [1]. Pull the starter rope several times to distribute the oil in the cylinder. Reinstall the spark plug. [1] Pull the starter rope slowly until resistance is felt, then return the starter grip gently.
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00X39VH7F110.book Page 20 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:43 PM SPECIFICATIONS MODEL HRX537C2 TYPE VYEA DESCRIPTION CODE MAGA GENERAL Length 1,621 mm Handlebar height (Middle position) 976 mm Dry weight 43.
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00X39VH7F110.book Page 21 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:43 PM Honda Warranty Conditions Thank you for purchasing your Honda lawn mower. Honda warrants your new mower to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase (3 months for commercial use). This warranty is in addition to your statutory rights. However, in the unlikely event that you encounter a problem with your mower, please contact your original retailer.
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1. 2. 4. Description of the machinery a) Generic denomination: Lawn mower b) Function: Grass cutting c) Commercial name d) Type e) Serial number *1 *1 Manufacturer Honda Power Equipment Mfg., Inc. PO Box 37 Honda Drive, NC Hwy 119 Swepsonville, NC 27359 USA 7. 8. 9. 8 9 6.
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Spanish Romanian Declaración de Conformidad CE El abajo firmante, Piet Renneboog, en representación del representante autorizado, adjunto declara que la máquina abajo descrita, cumple las cláusulas relevantes de: * Directiva 98/37/EC, 2006/42/EC de maquinaria * Direktiv 2004/108/EC gällande elektromagnetisk kompatibilitet * Direktiv 2000/14//EC - 2005/88/EC gällande buller utomhus Maskinbeskrivning a) Allmän benämning Gräsklippare b) Funktion Gräs Skärande c) O
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00X39VH7F110.book Page 24 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:43 PM Major Honda Distributor Locations AUSTRIA Honda Motor Europe (North) Hondastraße 1 2351 Wiener Neudorf Tel. : +43 (0)2236 690 0 Fax : +43 (0)2236 690 480 http://www.honda.at BALTIC STATES (Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania) Honda Motor Europe Ltd. Estonian Branch Tulika 15/17 10613 Tallinn Tel. : +372 6801 300 Fax : +372 6801 301 E-mail: honda.baltic@honda-eu.com BELGIUM Honda Motor Europe (North) Doornveld 180-184 1731 Zellik Tel.