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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Honda lawn mower.

This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Honda
HRX537HXEA and HRX537HMEA lawn mowers.

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 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
lawn mower, other property, or the environment.

CONTENTS



DANGER

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

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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.

NOTICE

Your lawn mower or other property 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

SET-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS . . . 6
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

MOWING PRECAUTIONS . . . 9
STARTING THE ENGINE . . . . 9
OPERATING THE CONTROLS
FOR MOWING. . . . . . . . . . . . 10
STOPPING THE ENGINE . . . 10
SAFE MOWING PRACTICES 11
MOWING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . 11

TRANSPORTING/STORAGE . 12

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

THE IMPORTANCE OF
MAINTENANCE  . . . . . . . . . .  14
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  15
ENGINE MAINTENANCE . . .  15
CONTROL CABLE
ADJUSTMENTS  . . . . . . . . . .  17
THROTTLE CABLE
ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . .16
BLADE REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . .  17
GRASS BAG CLEANING AND
REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . .  18
SPARK ARRESTER
SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . 19
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . 20
Honda DISTRIBUTOR
ADDRESSES . . . . . . . . . Last page

OWNER’S MANUAL

MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

HRX537HXEA/HMEA

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

39VH7H40
00X39-VH7-H400

POM53750-E

xxxx.2007.08

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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