Honda 00X31-767-7240 Owner'S Manual Download

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SNOWBLOWER SAFETY

SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda
snowblower dealer for a replacement.

These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious
injury. Read them carefully.

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Page 1: ...31767724 00X31 767 7240 o2001 2010 Honda Motor Co Ltd All Rights Reserved Owner s Manual SNOWBLOWER HS724 HS928 HS1132 Black DIC F101 00X31 767 7240 HS724 928 1132 N2eY 4000 2010 06 1Printed in Japan...

Page 2: ...ed in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing Honda Motor Co Ltd reserves the right however to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice an...

Page 3: ...ion is intended to help you avoid damage to your snowblower other property or the environment We suggest you read the warranty policy to fully understand its coverage and your responsibilities of owne...

Page 4: ...hazards associated with operating or maintaining a snowblower You must use your own good judgment You will find important safety information in a variety of forms including on the snowblower preceded...

Page 5: ...14 Drive Clutch Lever and Auger Clutch Lever 15 Transmission Release Lever 16 FEATURES 17 Work Light 17 Snow Clearing Bar 17 ARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED 18 IS YOUR SNOWBLOWER READY TO GO 18 Check the...

Page 6: ...RE 49 SKID SHOES AND SCRAPER 50 STORAGE PREPARATION 52 Cleaning 52 Fuel 53 Engine Oil 56 Tires 56 STORAGE PRECAUTIONS 57 REMOVE FROM STORAGE 57 BEFORE LOADING 58 LOADING 59 ENGINE PROBLEMS 60 Engine W...

Page 7: ...ing bar or a wooden stick to remove the obstructions Never put your hand into the snow discharge chute while the engine is running serious personal injury could result The snowblower can throw rocks a...

Page 8: ...njury from flying debris and contact with the snowblower Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can explode Allow the engine to cool if the snowblower has been in operation Refuel only out...

Page 9: ...oads and driveways Never operate the snowblower on public roads Know how to stop the snowblower quickly in case of emergency Understand the use of all snowblower controls Never permit anyone to operat...

Page 10: ...LOCATIONS If a label comes off or becomes hard to read contact your Honda snowblower dealer for a replacement These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury Read them careful...

Page 11: ...OUTPUT TERMINAL for optional light kit DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR LEVER SNOW CLEARING BAR equipped type WORK LIGHT equipped type CHOKE KNOB HS1132 only STARTER GRIP THROTTLE LEVER SHIFT L...

Page 12: ...RELEASE LEVER ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP AUGER CLUTCH LEVER DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR LEVER DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR SNOW CLEARING BAR equipped type ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER STARTER GRIP FRAME SERIAL NUMBER SHIFT LEVER...

Page 13: ...or OFF position When the snowblower is not in use always leave the fuel valve in the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage The fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel in the tank When...

Page 14: ...ow to the right CHUTE CRANK HS724 HS928 Use the chute crank to turn the snow discharge chute right or left Pull this grip to start the engine See page for starting procedures The throttle lever contro...

Page 15: ...position provides the correct fuel mixture for operation after starting and for restarting a warm engine The shift lever selects F FORWARD N NEUTRAL or R REVERSE The shift lever also controls the tra...

Page 16: ...he discharge deflector lever controls the snow discharge angle HIGH Deep snow or for transporting the snowblower MIDDLE Normal use LOW Smooth ice covered surfaces only Use the pedal for adjusting the...

Page 17: ...mains locked down as long as one hand continues to squeeze the drive clutch lever DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER Both levers squeezed LOCKED Use these controls to engage the snow blowing mechanism and or the driv...

Page 18: ...ion Set the lever in the ENGAGED or RELEASED position The transmission release lever has two positions RELEASED and ENGAGED Set the lever in the ENGAGED position for self propelled operation Set it in...

Page 19: ...e light can be adjusted up or down If the snow discharge chute or snow blowing mechanism becomes restricted stop the engine and use this bar to remove the obstruction After clearing the obstruction wi...

Page 20: ...imize the service life of your equipment it is very important to take a few moments before you operate the snowblower to check its condition Be sure to take care of any problem you find or have your s...

Page 21: ...age Check each control for proper operation Check the auger and blower for loose or broken bolts If broken replace them with new ones page Check that all nuts bolts screws are tightened Check the oil...

Page 22: ...otential hazard to you and others Look for things like stones sticks bones nails and wire and remove them from the work area People and animals near the work area can move into your snowblowers path o...

Page 23: ...or operate the engine in an enclosed area such as a garage Your snowblower s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness or death Exh...

Page 24: ...t the transmission release lever in the ENGAGED position page In cold weather and when the engine is cold follow the procedures below Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE position Turn the fuel valve...

Page 25: ...properly grounded 120 Volt ac outlet To minimize the possibility of potentially dangerous electrical shocks always use a 3 conductor power cord with a power rating of no less than 15 amps Also be sur...

Page 26: ...Turn the engine switch to the ON position Push the starter button until the engine starts After the engine starts disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and then from the switch box Do n...

Page 27: ...ttle lever has been moved to the CHOKE position gradually move the throttle lever to the SLOW position as the engine warms up If the choke knob has been pulled to the CLOSED position to start the engi...

Page 28: ...nsmission as follows Check that the shift lever is in the N Neutral position To stop the engine in an emergency simply turn the engine switch to the OFF position Under normal conditions use the follow...

Page 29: ...TLE LEVER THROTTLE LEVER SLOW SLOW HS724 HS928 HS1132 Release the auger and drive clutch levers The drive and snow blowing mechanism will stop operation Move the shift lever to N Neutral position Turn...

Page 30: ...28 OPERATION ENGINE SWITCH OFF FUEL VALVE OFF Turn the engine switch to the OFF position Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position 4 5 10 05 10 10 56 04 31767721_029...

Page 31: ...direction by using the chute crank and the discharge deflector lever page and Set the foot pedal to the correct position page track type only Low speed is recommended for removing deep or hard packed...

Page 32: ...cks the auger clutch lever down This frees your right hand to operate the other snowblower controls Releasing the drive clutch lever unlocks and releases the auger clutch lever Squeeze the drive clutc...

Page 33: ...31 OPERATION DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER AUGER CLUTCH LEVER Release the clutch levers to stop clearing or moving 7 10 05 10 10 56 27 31767721_032...

Page 34: ...Honda snowblower dealers Clear a narrower swath Make several passes with the auger overlapping the cleared areas Reduce forward speed If that is not sufficient use the shift lever to clear snow with...

Page 35: ...ty of reoccurring obstructions Before removing the obstruction be sure to stop the engine and make sure that all rotating parts have come to a complete stop Remove the spark plug cap from the spark pl...

Page 36: ...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 snowblow...

Page 37: ...killed Always follow the procedures and precautions in the owner s manual Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or repairs This will eliminate several potential hazards Operate...

Page 38: ...HS724 HS928 12 17 mm WRENCH HS1132 BLOWER SHEAR BOLT 6 mm SELF LOCK NUT 4 AUGER SHEAR BOLT 3 The tools necessary for performing some of the periodic maintenance simple adjustments and repairs are supp...

Page 39: ...nd carburetor Idle speed Throttle Choke cable Drive Auger belt Transmission Fuel tank and filter Fuel tube Valve clearance Combustion chamber After every 250 Hrs 2 Every 2 years Replace if nectssary 2...

Page 40: ...outdoors Wipe up spills immediately Never refuel the snowblower inside a building where gasoline fumes may reach flames or sparks Keep gasoline away from appliance pilot lights barbecues electric appl...

Page 41: ...gasoline mixture Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank Engine damage or performance problems that result from using a fuel with percentages of Ethanol or Methanol greater than shown above are...

Page 42: ...wipe it clean Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck Check the oil level shown on the dipstick If the oil level is low fill to the edge of the oil filler hole HS928 H...

Page 43: ...ove the oil filler cap dipstick and the drain plug To avoid loosening the drain plug extension hold it with a 17 mm wrench while loosening the drain plug with a 10 mm wrench Improper disposal of engin...

Page 44: ...an cause engine damage This type of damage is not covered by the Distributor s Limited Warranty Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life Use a 4 stroke automotive detergent oil Scr...

Page 45: ...e reservoir when the transmission warms up Hydrostatic fluid expands and contracts with changes in temperature The UPPER and LOWER limit marks on the reservoir are calibrated for room temperature flui...

Page 46: ...the seal and tighten the cap securely Add Honda Hydrostatic Fluid to bring the fluid level to the UPPER limit mark at room temperature or to the appropriate level shown in the temperature chart below...

Page 47: ...the tool kit to remove the spark plug Remove the spark plug cap Clean any dirt from around the spark plug base To ensure proper engine operation the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of dep...

Page 48: ...with a spark plug wrench to compress the washer Make sure that the spark plug washer is in good condition and thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross threading The spark plug must be securel...

Page 49: ...or debris or coated with ice With the snowblower resting on its tracks check track deflection by pressing down midway between the wheels with a force of 33 lbf 15 kgf When correctly adjusted track def...

Page 50: ...the recommended pressure Check the auger auger housing blower and shear bolts for signs of damage or other faults If any of the shear bolts are broken replace them with the ones furnished with the sno...

Page 51: ...SELF LOCKING NUT Place the snowblower on a firm level surface Turn the engine switch OFF and remove the cap from the spark plug Clean the auger and blower of snow ice or any other foreign particles Ch...

Page 52: ...ack type Step on the foot pedal page and raise the auger to the highest position Wheel type Place a block of wood under the scraper to support the auger Measure the thickness of the right and left ski...

Page 53: ...ons recommended below Adjust the right and left skid shoes equally Retighten the nuts and bolts securely Operation on rough or uneven surfaces with less than the recommended auger ground clearance can...

Page 54: ...e free and looking good The following steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from impairing your snowblower s function and appearance and will make the engine easier to start when you use the snow...

Page 55: ...cted storage preparation You can extend fuel storage life by adding a fuel stabilizer that is formulated for that purpose or you can avoid fuel deterioration problems by draining the fuel tank and car...

Page 56: ...rage If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling be sure that it contains only fresh gasoline Add fuel stabilizer following the manufacturer s instructions After adding a fuel stabilizer run the...

Page 57: ...til the fuel tank is empty Reinstall the sediment cup and O ring and tighten securely Empty the contents into a suitable container Clean the fuel sediment cup Remove the fuel sediment cup After draini...

Page 58: ...the cylinder Pull the starter rope slowly several times to distribute the oil Reinstall the spark plug Check the air pressure page Pull the starter grip slowly until you feel resistance then return t...

Page 59: ...leakage Place the snowblower on a level surface Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage With the engine and exhaust system cool cover the snowblower to keep out dust A hot engine and exhaust system can...

Page 60: ...g 273 lbs 124 kg The loading ramp must be long enough so that its slope is 15 26 or less 8 2 ft 2 5 m 1 6 ft 50 cm Length of Ramp L Height H 9 8 ft 3 0 m 2 0 ft 60 cm 11 5 ft 3 5 m 2 3 ft 70 cm If the...

Page 61: ...the possibility of carburetor flooding and will reduce the possibility of fuel leakage Step on the foot pedal and raise the auger to the HIGH position page Start the engine page and maneuver the snowb...

Page 62: ...y to engine Check fuel condition Check for spark Check electrical outlet Check power cord Throttle not in proper position Fuel valve is OFF Sediment cup obstructed Stale or old fuel Spark plug cap off...

Page 63: ...tank has fresh fuel Drain carburetor and sediment cup page 55 Check ground speed Snowblowing swath cut too wide for snow conditions Check auger housing Check spark plug Check choke position Check fuel...

Page 64: ...forward or reverse page 29 See servicing Honda snowblower dealer See servicing Honda snowblower dealer Check transmission release Check hydrostatic transmission fluid level Check shift lever for posi...

Page 65: ...object stopping auger from rotating Belt worn not on pulleys or not properly installed Check shear bolts Check auger housing Check drive belt and primary belt Check throttle position Check shear bolt...

Page 66: ...blower moving too fast for snow conditions Use shift lever to reduce ground speed page 29 Engine running too slow Discharge chute restricted Foreign object stopping auger from rotating Auger frozen by...

Page 67: ...UMBER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER Record the engine and frame serial numbers in the spaces below You will need these serial numbers when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries see pag...

Page 68: ...is carburetor modification This engine when operated at high altitude with the caruburetor modifications for high altitude use will meet each emission standard throughout its useful life Even with car...

Page 69: ...duce the emissions of carbon monoxide oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons Altering or defeating the governor linkage or speed adjusting mechanism to cause the engine to operate outside its design para...

Page 70: ...e original design replacement parts are manufactured to the same standards as the original parts so you can be confident of their performance The use of replacement parts that are not of the original...

Page 71: ...e durability description is intended to provide you with information relating to the engine s emission durability period The descriptive term indicates the useful life period for the engine s emission...

Page 72: ...1 0 63 US qt 0 60 Transistor magneto Recoil starter 2 68 2 13 in 68 0 54 0 mm 12 0 cu in 196 cm Honda GX200 Model Type Items Discription code Overall length Overall width Overall height Dry mass weigh...

Page 73: ...6 5 cu in 270 cm Honda GX270 Model Type Items Discription code Overall length Overall width Overall height Dry mass weight Width of snow clearance Height of snow clearance Snow throwing distance Clear...

Page 74: ...tarter 3 23 2 52 in 82 0 64 0 mm 20 6 cu in 337 cm Honda GX340K1 Model Type Items Discription code Overall length Overall width Overall height Dry mass weight Width of snow clearance Height of snow cl...

Page 75: ...ondapowerequipment com and click on Dealer Locator This manual covers complete maintenance and overhaul procedures It is intended to be used by a skilled technician Available through your Honda dealer...

Page 76: ...with the decision made by the dealership s management contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Office You can write American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipment Division Customer Relations...

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Page 79: ...el Engine Oil Spark Plug Tires Maintenance SAE 5W 30 API SJ or later for general use Type Type Type Tire Pressure Before each use check the following First 20 hours Subsequent Engine oil level Tire ai...

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