Honda HS550E, Owner'S Manual

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Engine runs, but snowthrower doesn't operate
Snow not discharging properly
Engine stalls when the auger clutch lever is engaged
SPECIFICATIONS
Frame
Engine
Maintenance
Possible cause Correction
Auger paddles are
worn out. Replace the auger paddles.
Auger clutch lever is
not engaged. Engage the auger clutch lever by
pulling it toward the handlebar.
Drive clutch lever free
play is excessive. Adjust the free play (page 9).
Auger not engaging
because the drive belt
is worn, broken, or not
on the pulleys. See you servicing Honda
snowthrower dealer.
Possible cause Correction
Discharge chute is
restricted. Clear the discharge chute of
obstructions (page 6).
Foreign object
stopping the auger
from rotating. Remove the foreign object.
Auger not engaging
because the drive belt
is worn, broken, or not
on the pulleys. See servicing Honda snowthrower
dealer.
Swath is too wide for
wet, deep snow
conditions. Reduce snowthrowing swath.
Snowthrower is
moving too fast for
snow conditions. Reduce your walking speed.
Possible cause Correction
Discharge chute is
restricted. Clear the discharge chute and
auger housing of obstructions
(page 6).
Foreign object is
stopping the auger
from rotating.
The auger is frozen.
Model HS550
Description code SZBG
Length x Width x Height 1260 x 530 x 1030 mm
Dry weight 37.5 kg
Snow clearance (h x w) 306 x 500 mm
Max. snowthrowing distance
(varies with conditions and
snow) Front: 8 m
Left/right: 5 m
Continuous operating time 1.4 hours
Clearing capacity 50 metric tons/hour
Sound pressure level at
operator’s ears (According to
2006/42/EC directive)
84.4 dB(A)
Uncertainty
2 dB(A)
Sound power level measured
(According to 2000/14/EC
directive)
97 dB(A)
Uncertainty
2 dB(A)
Sound power level guaranteed
(According to 2000/14/EC
directive)
99 dB(A)
Vibration transmitted
(According to 2006/42/EC
directive)
6.4 m/s
2
Uncertainty
2.6 m/s
2
Model GC160
Displacement 161 cc
Bore x stroke 64 x 50 mm
Starting method Recoil (pull start)
Ignition system Transistorized magneto
Oil capacity 0.6 liter
Fuel tank capacity 1.1 liters
Spark plug NGK: BPR5ES or
DENSO: W16EPR-U
Fuel Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of 86 or higher (a research octane rating
91 or higher).
Engine oil SAE 5W-30
API SJ or later (or equivalent)
Spark plug gap 0.70 ~ 0.80 mm
Valve clearance Intake: 0.15 mm
Exhaust: 0.20 mm
Other specifications No other adjustments needed
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