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MAINTENANCE

Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free 

operation. It will also help reduce air pollution.
To help you properly care for your mower, the following pages include 

a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple 

maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks 

that are more difficult, 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 conditions. If 

you operate your mower under unusual conditions, consult an 

authorized Honda dealer for recommendations applicable to your 

individual needs and use.
Remember that your Honda dealer knows your mower best and is 

fully equipped to maintain and repair it.
To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda 

Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement.

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

Some of the most important safety precautions follow. However, we 

cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in 

performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you 

should perform a given task.

Safety Precautions

• Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or 

repairs. This will eliminate several potential hazards:

– Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.

Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the 

engine.

– Burns from hot parts.

Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.

– Injury 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 explosion, be careful when 

working around petrol. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not 

petrol, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away 

from all fuel-related parts.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Perform at every indicated month/year or operating hour interval, 
whichever comes first.

 

1. Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
2. These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing 

dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically 

proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures.

3. In Europe and other countries where machinery directive 

2006/42/EC is enforced, this cleaning should be done by your 

servicing dealer.

Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in 

non-warrantable failures.

 WARNING

Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem 

before operation, can cause a malfunction in which you 

can be seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the inspection and maintenance 

recommendations and schedules in this owner’s 

manual.

 WARNING

Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and 

precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or 

killed.

Always follow the procedures and precautions in this 

owner’s manual.

Regular Service 

Period 

Item Page

Before each use

Check: Grass catcher 

Check: Cutting means

Check: Operation of the cutting 

means-control

Check: Engine oil level

Check: Air filter

Check: Rear shield 

Check: Cutting-means bolt torque 

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First month 

or 5 hours

Change: Engine oil 

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First 25 hours

Clean: Air filter 

Adjust: Cutting-means control cable

2

Adjust: Select Drive cable 

2

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Every 6 months 

or 50 hours

Change: Engine oil 

1

Clean: Air filter 

1

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Every year 

or 100 hours

6 month items above plus:

Check-adjust: Spark plug

Clean: Spark arrester 

3

 (if equipped)

Check: Operation of the 

cutting-means control 

Grease: Pinion gears 

2

Adjust: Select Drive cable 

2

Adjust: Valve clearance 

2

Adjust: Idle speed 

2

Clean: Fuel tank 

2

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Every 2 years 

or 150 hours

Yearly items above plus

:

Replace: Air filter 

Replace: Spark plug 

Inspect-grease: Rear wheel adjuster 

bushing 

2

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Every 2 years

Check: Fuel lines replace if 

necessary 

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Summary of Contents for HRX537VKEA

Page 1: ...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 SERIO...

Page 2: ...means control and drive clutch control before starting the machine Start the engine carefully according to the instructions and with feet well away from the cutting means 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 Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharg...

Page 3: ... Meaning C 1 Guaranteed sound power level according to Directive 2000 14 EC 2 Conformity mark according to the EC Directive 3 Optional conformity mark 4 Nominal power in kilowatts 5 Maximum engine speed 6 Weight in kilograms 7 Year of manufacture 8 Serial number 9 Model 10 Manufacturer s name and address 11 Authorized representative name and address Name and address of manufacturer and authorized ...

Page 4: ...e the grass catcher frame 1 into the grass catcher 2 and install the plastic clips 3 as shown Lift the discharge guard and install the grass catcher ENGINE OIL The mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL in the engine 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 Do not overfill the engine with oi...

Page 5: ...er obstacles Push the mower around obstacles for better directional control Adjusting The Select Drive Control Knob The Select Drive control knob allows you to adjust the maximum ground speed when the Select Drive lever is fully engaged Adjustment is from MIN to MAX With the Select Drive lever fully engaged MIN will propel the lawnmower at its slowest speed MAX will propel the lawnmower at its fas...

Page 6: ...y 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 s...

Page 7: ...k cap and check the fuel level Refill the tank if the fuel level is low Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel Do not overfill there should be no fuel in the filler neck 1 After refueling tighten the fuel tank cap securely Move the mower at least 3 meters away from the fueling source and site before starting the engine Fuel Storage Container Store your gasoline in a clean plastic sealed container...

Page 8: ...ht 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 another notch If you are not sure what cutting height to select start with a high setting and check the appearance of the lawn after mowing a small area Then readjust cutting height if necessary Clip Direction ...

Page 9: ...isk of injury from thrown objects Wear footwear that protects your feet and won t let you slip if you mow on slopes or uneven ground OPERATION MOWING PRECAUTIONS Before operating the mower for the first time please review SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS page 2 and PRE OPERATION CHECKS page 5 Even if you have operated other mowers take the time to become familiar with how this mower works and practice in a saf...

Page 10: ... periods of inactivity that exceed 4 weeks SAFE MOWING PRACTICES 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 If stuck do not kick or shove the mower with your foot Use the handlebar to control the mow...

Page 11: ...tch 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 This setting will allow the leaves to be recirculated and recut until the particles are small enough to pass though the sliding door opening and in...

Page 12: ...s away from all fuel related parts MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Perform at every indicated month year or operating hour interval whichever comes first 1 Service more frequently when used in dusty areas 2 These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures 3 In Europe an...

Page 13: ...illed the excess oil may get transferred to the air cleaner housing and air cleaner filter NOTICE Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage e Screw in the filler cap dipstick securely Air Cleaner Service A properly maintained air filter will help prevent dirt from entering your engine Dirt entering the carburetor can be drawn into small passages in the carburetor and cause pr...

Page 14: ... 1 2 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer 4 NOTICE A loose spark plug can overheat and damage the engine Overtightening the spark plug can damage the threads in the cylinder head 7 Install the spark plug cap on the spark plug 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 ...

Page 15: ...other bolts 3 Tighten the cutting means bolts with a torque wrench 7 Use a wooden block 6 to prevent the cutting means from turning Cutting means bolt torque 49 59 N m If you do not have a torque wrench have an authorized Honda dealer tighten the cutting means bolts before you use the mower If the cutting means bolts are overtightened they could break If the cutting means bolts are not tightened e...

Page 16: ...lowing steps will help protect the mower from rust and corrosion and make the engine easier to start when you use the lawnmower again Cleaning Engine Wash the engine by hand and be careful to prevent water from entering the air cleaner NOTICE Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force water into the air cleaner Water in the air cleaner will soak the paper filter and can enter the ...

Page 17: ...han 3 minutes Long Term or Seasonal Storage greater than 90 days Start the engine and allow it to run long enough to empty all the gasoline from the entire fuel system including the fuel tank Do not allow gasoline to remain in your engine for more than 90 days of inactivity The DISTRIBUTOR S LIMITED WARRANTY does not cover fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from neglected ...

Page 18: ...ause Correction Mower is moving too fast for lawn conditions Move the Select Drive to a slower speed page 9 or push slower Cutting height adjustment levers set at different positions Set all levers at the same cutting height position page 8 Grass catcher overfilled or clogged Empty the grass catcher Wash the grass catcher if it is clogged with dirt page 15 Cutting means enclosure is clogged Clean ...

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