Honda HRB536C, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...ided 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 witho...

Page 3: ...CE 38 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 56 9 SPECIFICATIONS 58 Explanation of models and types used in this manual Model Type Grass Bag Mulching Plug High Lift Blade Mulching Blades 3 speed Transmission Hydrostatic T...

Page 4: ...re the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine Gasoline is highly flammable Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose Refuel outdoors on...

Page 5: ...se extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Do not mow excessively steep slopes Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawn mower toward you Stop the blade s if the lawn mower has...

Page 6: ...ver you leave the lawn mower Before refuelling the lawn mower Before removing the grass catcher side discharge adapter or mulching plug Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and turn the...

Page 7: ...when people mainly children or pets are in the operating area Keep hands and feet away from the mower deck Pull off the spark plug cap before carrying out maintenance work 1 Permissible sound power l...

Page 8: ...er 4 Discharge guard 5 Fuel tank cap 6 Recoil starter 7 Handlebar 8 Grass Bag HRB536C 9 Cutting height adjustment levers 4 10 Oil filler cap 11 Muffler 12 Mower deck 13 Shift lever 14 Throttle lever 1...

Page 9: ...ection between the fuel tank and the carburetor Throttle Lever The throttle lever 1 controls the following functions CHOKE For starting a cold engine FAST For restarting a warm engine and for mowing S...

Page 10: ...3 CONTROLS 9 E Blade Control Lever The button 1 and blade control lever 2 start and stop blade rotation Drive Clutch Lever The drive clutch lever 1 engages and disengages the transmission 2 1 1...

Page 11: ...1 all the way back A and the drive clutch lever engaged the mower will move slowly or not at all Use a slow speed for mowing thick grass or maneuvering in small areas Use position B for maximum self...

Page 12: ...owing 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 and pets especially...

Page 13: ...or wear and damage HRM536C HRB536C 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...

Page 14: ...verage 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 us...

Page 15: ...s immediately NOTICE Fuel can damage paint and plastic Be careful not to spill fuel when filling your fuel tank Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered under warranty Remove the tank cap 1 and ch...

Page 16: ...ng dirt or water in the fuel tank Occasionally you may hear light spark knock or pinging metallic rapping noise while operating under heavy loads This is no cause for concern If spark knock or pinging...

Page 17: ...to another brand of gasoline Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of oxygenates mentioned above are not covered...

Page 18: ...er to page 43 for air cleaner service Handlebar Height Adjustment Handlebar 1 height can be adjusted to three positions high 2 middle 3 and low 4 1 Loosen the handlebar locking knobs 5 2 Spread the lo...

Page 19: ...r The grass bag wears during normal use and will eventually require replacement If the grass bag needs replacement you can remove and install a bag yourself page 54 Installation 1 Raise the discharge...

Page 20: ...g height settings and be sure that all four adjustment levers 1 are set to the same cutting height position To adjust cutting height pull each adjustment lever 1 toward the wheel and move it into anot...

Page 21: ...ty avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed area such as a garage Your mower s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illne...

Page 22: ...ning and to prevent the mower from moving forward always release the blade control lever 2 and drive clutch lever 3 when you operate the starter 4 Move the throttle lever 1 away from the choke positio...

Page 23: ...l increase A very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting High altitude performance can be improved by specific modifications to the carburetor If you always operate your mo...

Page 24: ...y the grass bag or leave the mower for any reason move the throttle lever 1 to the STOP position 3 Blade Control Lever To start blade rotation press the yellow button 1 on top of the blade control lev...

Page 25: ...ovement TXE TXF Operate the drive clutch lever 1 with a quick and complete motion so the drive clutch is either fully engaged or disengaged and hold the drive clutch lever 1 against the handlebar whil...

Page 26: ...ing the drive clutch lever but the transmission may not shift smoothly if the mower is pulling hard For smoother operation release the drive clutch lever before shifting gears To avoid incomplete gear...

Page 27: ...ENGINE 1 Release the drive clutch lever 1 and blade control lever 2 2 Move the throttle lever 1 to the STOP position 2 to stop the engine 3 When the mower is not in use turn the fuel valve 1 to the O...

Page 28: ...ndlebar to control the mower Slopes Mow across slopes not up and down Avoid steep slopes more than 20 and be careful when changing direction Mowing on a slope when the grass is damp or wet could cause...

Page 29: ...ankshaft and or break the mower deck or other components Vibration usually indicates serious trouble The warranty does not cover parts damaged by accident or collision Gravel and Loose Objects Gravel...

Page 30: ...closely you ll see that most grass has stems and leaves If you cut off the leaves you ll scalp the lawn Let the grass recover between mowings Your mower will work better and your lawn will look bette...

Page 31: ...n make you lose your footing Also wet grass clippings will clog the mower deck and collect in clumps on the lawn Always wait for wet grass to dry before mowing Fallen Leaves When equipped with a grass...

Page 32: ...es cause these mowing patterns to give the best results Mulching Use a counterclockwise mowing pattern If the lawn has an irregular shape or many obstacles divide it into sections where you can use co...

Page 33: ...e fuel valve 1 to the OFF position This will prevent carburetor flooding and reduce the possibility of fuel leakage Handlebar Folding 1 Remove the grass bag if so equipped You can place it on top of t...

Page 34: ...ch when the mower is rolling backwards Use a suitable loading ramp Adjust the loading ramp so that it is inclined at an angle of less than 15 If a loading ramp is not available two people should lift...

Page 35: ...up This will help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due to carburetor flooding Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the blade s Grass Bag HRB536C Remove the bag from the mower and was...

Page 36: ...he gasoline was not fresh when you filled the fuel tank The warranty does not cover fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from neglected storage preparation You can extend fuel s...

Page 37: ...han 3 months remove the spark plug page 44 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 Pull...

Page 38: ...the mower with its wheels on a level surface Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage The handlebar can be folded for compact storage page 32 With the engine and exhaust system cool cover the mower to k...

Page 39: ...ult or require special tools are best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditi...

Page 40: ...from moving parts Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so Read the instructions before you begin and make sure you have the tools and skills required To reduce the possibility of fire or exp...

Page 41: ...re Each Use First month or 20 hrs Every 3 months or 50 hrs Every 6 months or 100 hrs Every year Item Blade condition and blade bolt tightness Check O Grass bag HRB Check O Engine oil Check O Change O...

Page 42: ...ntainer next to the mower to catch the used oil then tilt the mower on its right side The used oil will drain through the filler neck Allow the oil to drain completely Please dispose of used motor oil...

Page 43: ...thout screwing it into the filler neck Check the oil level shown on the dipstick d If the oil level is below the low level mark 3 add oil to reach the high limit mark 2 on the dipstick Do not overfill...

Page 44: ...red by the warranty 1 Press down on the air cleaner cover 1 tabs then remove cover 2 Remove the filter 2 from the air cleaner housing 3 3 Inspect the filter and replace if damaged 4 Clean the filter b...

Page 45: ...o and TV reception NOTICE Incorrect spark plugs can cause engine damage For good performance the spark plug 1 must be properly gapped and free of deposits 1 Disconnect the spark plug cap 2 and remove...

Page 46: ...electrode 5 Install the spark plug carefully by hand to avoid cross threading 6 After the spark plug seats tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the washer If reinstalling the old spark plug t...

Page 47: ...sition 3 Turn the pilot screw 1 in or out to the setting that produces the highest idle rpm The correct setting will usually be approximately 2 turns out from the fully closed position 4 After the pil...

Page 48: ...e lever If the blade does not start or stop as it should with correct cable adjustment take the mower to an authorized Honda dealer for repair Drive Clutch Cable TXE TXF Measure free play at the top o...

Page 49: ...necessary 1 Loosen the locknuts 2 with a 10 mm wrench and move the adjuster 3 up or down as required 2 Tighten the locknuts and recheck lever alignment 3 Start the engine outdoors and operate the shi...

Page 50: ...the engine and move the throttle lever 3 to the FAST position 4 Engage the drive clutch lever 4 and confirm the following a Mower does not self propel b Mower begins to self propel or creeps very slow...

Page 51: ...NANCE 50 E 5 Loosen the top 1 and bottom 2 drive clutch cable locknuts with a 10 mm wrench Move the adjuster 3 up or down as required until the mower operates as outlined in step 4 Tighten the locknut...

Page 52: ...nce between control choke arm 3 and control lever 4 Clearance should be 0 1 mm If clearance is correct no adjustment is necessary If clearance is incorrect proceed to step 4 4 Loosen lock nuts 5 with...

Page 53: ...ment blades or their equivalent Blade Removal 1 Put the throttle lever in the STOP position and turn the fuel valve OFF Disconnect the spark plug cap then tilt the mower to the right side so the carbu...

Page 54: ...igned for this application and must not be replaced with other bolts 3 Tighten the blade bolts 2 with a torque wrench 4 Use a wooden block to prevent the blade s 1 from turning Blade bolt torque 49 59...

Page 55: ...g will clog quickly Grass Bag Replacement Replace a worn or damaged bag with a Honda replacement bag or its equivalent Bag Removal 1 Unclip the plastic edges 1 of the bag 2 from the frame 3 2 Remove t...

Page 56: ...urs to keep it functioning as designed 1 Allow the engine to cool then remove the three bolts 1 from the muffler shield 2 using a 10 mm socket wrench 2 Remove muffler shield 2 3 Remove two screws 4 4...

Page 57: ...ake mower to a Honda dealer or refer to shop manual Fuel filter clogged carburetor malfunction ignition malfunction valves stuck etc Replace or repair faulty components as necessary Loss of Power Poss...

Page 58: ...rrection 1 Check that the throttle lever is in the fast position Engine speed is too slow to cut well Move throttle lever to the fast position p 8 2 Reduce forward speed Mower is moving too fast for l...

Page 59: ...28041 1993 ISO5347 1987 ISO5348 1987 27 m s2 ENGINE Model GCV160 Type 4 stroke single cylinder vertical shaft OHC Displacement 160 cc Bore and stroke 64 x 50 mm Cooling Forced air Lubrication Splash a...

Page 60: ...ODE MZCB DRIVE Type 3 speed manual shift Hydrostatic Engine to transmission V belt Main clutch Cone type Fluid type Mower speed engine 3 000 rpm 1st gear 2 5 km h 2nd gear 3 9 km h 3rd gear 4 7 km h 0...

Page 61: ...348 1987 25 m s2 ENGINE Model GCV160 Type 4 stroke single cylinder vertical shaft OHC Displacement 160 cc Bore and stroke 64 x 50 mm Cooling Forced air Lubrication Splash and spray Compression ratio 8...

Page 62: ...YPE TXE DESCRIPTION CODE MZCC DRIVE Type 3 speed manual shift Engine to transmission V belt Main clutch Cone type Mower speed engine 3 000 rpm 1st gear 2 5 km h 2nd gear 3 9 km h 3rd gear 4 7 km h Rec...

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