HS624 • HS724 • HS828 • HS928 • HS1132 SNOWBLOWERS
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OPERATIONAL TESTS
Test every snowblower to be sure it functions properly.
1. Check the electric starter operation.
2. Check the operation of the engine controls:
• Turn the fuel valve ON.
• Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
• Check the throttle lever operation.
Make sure the choke valve is fully closed with the throttle in the CHOKE position and the choke valve
is fully open with the throttle in the FAST position.
• On HS1132, check the choke knob. Refer to the shop manual if cable adjustment is necessary.
3. Start the engine outside on a flat, level surface.
4. Check engine idle rpm with the throttle lever in the SLOW
position. Adjust if necessary.
IDLE RPM (ALL):
2,000 ± 150 rpm
5. Use a tachometer to check the maximum governed rpm with
the throttle lever in the FAST position and auger clutch lever
disengaged.
6. Check the auger clutch lever operation with the engine running and the throttle lever in the FAST position.
Make sure the auger engages and disengages smoothly.
7. Engage the drive clutch lever and make sure the snowblower propels forward and stops propelling when
the lever is released.
8. Check the shift lever operation.
9. Make sure the engine stops when you move the engine switch to the OFF position.
10.
HS1132 MODELS:
Make sure the work light comes on when the engine is running.
11.Upon completion of tests, check for fuel and oil leaks. Repair as necessary.
12.Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Start and run the
engine until the carburetor runs out of gas.
MODEL
MAXIMUM RPM
HS624
3,800 ± 150 rpm
HS724
3,850 ± 150 rpm
HS828
HS928
HS1132
3,600 ± 150 rpm
THROTTLE STOP SCREW
FUEL
VALVE
OFF
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