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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
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
lawnmower 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 MESSAGES
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
lawnmower, other property, or the environment.
CONTENTS
DANGER
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
WARNING
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
CAUTION
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
Your lawnmower, other property, or the environment
can be damaged if you don’t follow instructions.
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SAFETY MESSAGES . . . . . . . . .1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . .2
Safety Label Location . . . . . . . .3
Product Identification Plate . . . . 3
COMPONENT
IDENTIFICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 3
SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS . . . .6
Engine Oil Level. . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Mowing Precautions . . . . . . . . .9
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . .9
Operating the Controls for
Mowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . .11
Safe Mowing Practices . . . . . .11
Mowing Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The Importance of
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . 13
Engine Maintenance . . . . . . . 14
Control Cable Adjustments . . 15
Cutting means Removal and
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Grass catcher Cleaning and
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Charging The Battery (Hze
Type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
TRANSPORTING. . . . . . . . . . . 18
STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . 20
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . 21
Honda Warranty Conditions,
EC Declaration of Conformity,
Honda Distributor Locations
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last pages
OWNER’S MANUAL
(Original instructions)
HRX537HYE • HRX537HZE
PEDESTRIAN CONTROLLED
LAWNMOWER
© 2018 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All Rights Reserved
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