INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Honda lawnmower! This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Honda HRX537HYE and HRX537HZE lawnmowers. We want to help you get the best results from your new mower and to OWNER’S MANUAL operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do (Original instructions) that; please read it carefully. HRX537HYE • HRX537HZE This manual should be considered a permanent part of the lawnmower and should remain with it if it is resold. PEDESTRIAN CONTROLLED If you have a problem or questions concerning the mower, contact LAWNMOWER ENGLISH 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. FRANÇAIS SAFETY MESSAGES Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY DANGER HURT if you don’t follow instructions. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY WARNING HURT if you don't follow instructions. ESPAÑOL You CAN be HURT if you don't follow CAUTION instructions. CONTENTS Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury. INTRODUCTION . .1 MAINTENANCE. 13 SAFETY MESSAGES . .1 The Importance of DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . .2 Maintenance. 13 You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the Safety Label Location . .3 Maintenance Schedule . 13 DEUTSCH following word: Product Identification Plate . .3 Engine Maintenance . 14 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 3 Control Cable Adjustments . 15 Your lawnmower, other property, or the environment Cutting means Removal and NOTICE SETUP . .4 can be damaged if you don’t follow instructions. Installation . 16 CONTROLS . .5 Grass catcher Cleaning and PRE-OPERATION CHECKS . .6 The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your Replacement . 17 lawnmower, other property, or the environment. Engine Oil Level. .6 Charging The Battery (Hze Fuel . .7 Type) . 17 OPERATION . .9 TRANSPORTING. 18 Mowing Precautions . .9 STORAGE . 18 Starting the Engine . .9 TROUBLESHOOTING. 20 ITALIANO Operating the Controls for SPECIFICATIONS . 21 Mowing . .10 Stopping the Engine . .11 Honda Warranty Conditions, Safe Mowing Practices . .11 EC Declaration of Conformity, Mowing Tips. .12 Honda Distributor Locations . .Last pages NEDERLANDS © 2020 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All Rights Reserved C5 HPE.2020.01 00X39VH7 V064 PRINTED IN U.S.A. ENGLISH 1 • Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed the engine. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Disengage the cutting-means control and drive clutch control before starting the machine. • Start the engine carefully according to the instructions and with feet well WARNING away from the cutting means. To ensure safe operation – • Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine. Start the lawnmower on a level surface, free of high grass or obstacles. • Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. • Honda lawnmowers are designed to give Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge opening. safe and dependable service if operated • Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running. according to instructions. Read and • Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap: understand the Owner’s Manual before – Before any operation under the cutting-means enclosure or the discharge chute. operating the mower. Failure to do so – Before checking, cleaning, or working on the lawnmower. could result in personal injury or – After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and equipment damage. make repairs before restarting and operating the lawnmower. – If lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally, Check immediately the cause of the vibration and perform the necessary repair. • Stop the engine in the following cases: Tampering and Altering – Whenever you leave the lawnmower. Never attempt to tamper with or alter the emission control – Before refueling the lawnmower. system. Among those acts that constitute tampering are: • Stop the cutting means in the following cases: – When installing or removing the grass catcher. • Removal or alteration of any part of the intake, fuel, or – Before adjusting the cutting height. exhaust systems. • Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut-down, and turn the fuel valve off at the conclusion of mowing. • Altering or defeating the governor linkage or • Using any attachments other than those recommended in this manual may speed-adjusting mechanism to cause the engine to operate cause damage to your lawnmower and such damage will not be covered by outside its design parameters. your guarantee. • Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. Regular maintenance is an essential aid to user’s safety • Read instructions carefully, and become familiar with controls and proper and retaining a high level of performance. use of equipment. • Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where • Use the lawnmower for the purpose it is intended for, that is mowing and fumes may reach an open flame, spark or high temperature source. collecting grass. Any other use could be dangerous or damage the • Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. equipment. • To reduce the fire hazard, keep the lawnmower, especially the engine and • Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the silencer, the petrol storage area, and battery compartment (if applicable) lawnmower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. • Never mow when: Do not leave container of grass cuttings in or near a building. – People, especially children, or pets are nearby. • If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors with a cold – User is under medication or has swallowed substance known to affect engine. judgment or reactions. • Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration. – There is a risk of adverse weather such as lightning or a storm. • Do not use the machine with worn or damaged parts. • Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for injuries or hazards Part must be replaced, not repaired. Replace worn or damaged parts with occurring to other people or their property. Honda genuine parts. • While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not Cutting means must always must always bear the mark Honda and the operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing sandals. reference number. Non equivalent quality parts may damage the machine • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used, and and be prejudicial to your safety. remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine (stones, branches, • Wear thick gloves when removing or installing the cutting means or when wires, toys, bones, etc...). cleaning the cutting-means enclosure. • WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable: When tightening or loosening the cutting-means bolts, use a wooden block – Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose. to prevent the cutting means from rotating. – Refuel outdoors only, before starting the engine, and do not smoke while • Always make sure the correct balance of the cutting means when refueling or handling fuel. sharpening. – Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is • Wear eye protection. running or when the engine is hot. • Never use the machine in cases of fatigue or illness of the user, or after – If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine, but move the consumption of medications, drugs, alcohol or dangerous substances machine away from the area of spillage, and avoid creating any source of which might interfere with his ability regarding reflexes and concentration. ignition until the petrol vapors have dissipated. • When using the machine, always wear safety shoes that are strong and – Install fuel caps securely. non-slip and long trousers. Do not use the machine with bare feet or – Before tipping the lawnmower to maintain the cutting means or drain oil, wearing open shoes. Avoid wearing chains, bracelets or baggy clothes with remove fuel from the tank. loose parts or with lacing or neck ties. Long hair must be tied back. Always • Replace faulty mufflers. wear an anti-noise helmet. • Before using, always visually inspect to see that the cutting means, • Please remember that the operator or user is responsible for any accidents cutting-means bolts, and cutting-means enclosure are not worn or or unexpected events that may occur to other persons or their property. damaged. Replace worn or damaged cutting means and cutting-means The user is responsible for checking on possible risks due to the ground to bolts in sets to preserve balance. be worked on, and for taking all precautions necessary for ensuring his • Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon own safety and that of others, in particular on sloping ground, rough, monoxide fumes can collect. slippery or unstable terrain, or near holes, ditches or banks. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Do not mow if visiblity is • CAUTION – The levels for noise and vibration indicated in this information impaired. sheet are the maximum values for using the machine. The use of an • If there is a risk of adverse weather such as lightning or a storm, stop unbalanced cutting device, an excessive speed of movement and a lack of operation. • Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where possible. maintenance have a significant effect on sound emissions and vibration. It • While mowing, always keep the safety distance to the cutting means, which is therefore necessary to take preventive measures to eliminate all possible is provided by the handle length.