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Summary of Contents for HS622

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Page 2: ...The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm 1...

Page 3: ...of others is very important We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on the snowblower Please read these messages carefully A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that...

Page 4: ...RATION CHECK Engine Oil 14 Fuel 15 Auger Bolts 18 Other Checks 18 STARTING THE ENGINE 19 SNOWBLOWER OPERATION 22 Operating the Controls 22 Clearing Snow 26 High Altitude Operation 28 STOPPING THE ENGI...

Page 5: ...Y LABEL LOCATIONS These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury Read them carefully If a label comes off or becomes hard to read contact your Honda Snowblower dealer for a r...

Page 6: ...nt damage Before operating the snowblower inspect the area in which you are going to clear snow Remove debris and other obstacles the snowblower might strike or throw as that may cause injury or damag...

Page 7: ...ower may overturn on steep slopes if left unattended causing injury to the operator or bystanders l Know how to stop the snowblower quickly and understand the operation of all controls l Never permit...

Page 8: ...ap is closed securely after refueling l Never run the engine in an enclosed or confined area Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas exposure can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to dea...

Page 9: ...FT LEVER CHUTE GUIDE FUEL VALVE STARTER GRIP OIL FILLER CAP Record the frame and engine serial numbers for your reference Refer to the serial numbers when ordering parts and when making technical or w...

Page 10: ...retor Make sure that the valve is positioned exactly at either the ON or OFF position When the snowblower is not in use always leave the fuel valve in the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fue...

Page 11: ...Choke Lever Close the choke when the engine is cold or difficult to start Starter Grip See page 19 for starting procedures Pull this grip to start the engine STARTER GRIP 9...

Page 12: ...select engine speed In normal operation use the FAST position THROlTLE LEVER Shift Lever Use the shift lever to select drive speed or direction 1 LOW SPEED 2 HIGH SPEED 3 NEUTRAL 4 REVERSE SHIFT LEVE...

Page 13: ...Chute Guide The chute guide controls the snow discharge angle and direction CHUTE GUIDE CHUTE GUIDE Drive Clutch Lever Use the drive clutch lever to propel or stop the snowblower DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER 11...

Page 14: ...oth the snowblowing mechanism and the forward motion of the snowblower STOP AUGER CLUTCH LEVER Height Adjustment Bolt Use the bolt for adjusting the height and angle of the machine in relation to the...

Page 15: ...ns See page 22 SCRAPER Handle Height Adjusting Bolt The handlebars can be set in the high low or middle position to suit the operator To change handlebar height remove the right and left adjusting bol...

Page 16: ...0 60 J 0 63 US qt 0 53 Imp qt Recommended oil Use 4 stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service classification SF or SG Always check the API SERVICE label on the oil conta...

Page 17: ...it to cool Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel Do not overfill there should be no fuel in the filler neck After refueling tighten the fuel tank cap securely Never refuel the snowblower inside a b...

Page 18: ...ccasionally you ma metallic rapping noise Y hear a light spark knock or pinging cause for concern while operating under heavy loads This is no If spark knock or pin ing occurs at a steady engine speed...

Page 19: ...ontaining up to 10 ethanol by volume 8 asoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name Gasohol Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 15 by volume You may use gasoline containing up to 15 MTBE by volum...

Page 20: ...en replace them with new ones page 39 NUT AUGER SHEAR BOLT Other Checks 1 Check all bolts nuts and other fasteners for security 2 Check each part for operation 3 Check the entire machine for any other...

Page 21: ...t contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas exposure can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death 1 Turn the engine switch to the ON position ENGIN E SWITCH 2 Turn the fuel valve to the ON posit...

Page 22: ...EVER 4 Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance then pull briskly I l Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter l D...

Page 23: ...5 Let the engine warm up for several minutes If the choke has been moved to the CLOSE position gradually move the choke lever to the OPEN position as the engine warms up CHOKE LEVER T I 21...

Page 24: ...itions described in the chart NOTE Adjust the height equally on both sides After adjusting the height be sure to tighen the adjusting bolts and nuts securely TO RAISE HEIGHT ADJUSTING BOLT SCRAPER SKI...

Page 25: ...e speed SHIFT LEVER 1 LOW SPEED N NEUTRAL 2 HIGH SPEED N NEUTRAL R REVERSE l Be sure to disengage the drive clutch before shifting gears l Be sure to set the shift lever into the groove l Never move t...

Page 26: ...lutch lever AUGER CLUTCH LEVER 6 To move from one place to another or to change direction use the drive clutch lever without squeezing the auger clutch lever DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER 7 To operate the snow c...

Page 27: ...harge chute becomes clogged stop the engine and use a wooden stick to unclog it Never put your hand into the snow discharge chute while the engine is running serious personal injury could result l To...

Page 28: ...ar narrower widths by overlapping your cleared path l Clear in steps If engine speed decreases in deep heavy snow use forward motion intermittently to allow the engine to resume full speed and clear o...

Page 29: ...the snowblower tends to ride over the surface move it back and forth to remove snow gradually l Clear in layers If the height of the snow is greater than the height of the snowblowing mechanism remove...

Page 30: ...r modification Even with carburetor modification engine horsepower will decrease about 3 5 for each 1 000 foot 300 meter increase in altitude The ef fect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than...

Page 31: ...e OFF position ENGINE SWITCH At normal use 1 Release the auger clutch lever 2 Move the drive clutch lever to the NEUTRAL position 3 Move the throttle lever to the SLOW position 4 Turn the engine switc...

Page 32: ...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...

Page 33: ...m 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 t...

Page 34: ...parts or their equivalent The use of other replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may impair the effectiveness of your emission control system Maintenance Follow the maintenance schedu...

Page 35: ...Auger clutch disk Drive clutch cable Throttle cable Fuel line Valve clearance Readjust Check Check Readjust Check Readjust Check Replace if necessary Check Every 5 years or 300 hours 2 c xl K 2 Of1 KY...

Page 36: ...Tools SPARK PLUG WRENCH t 1 1 WRENCH HANDLE 10 x 12 mm WRENCH 10 x 14 mm WRENCH SPARE AUGER SHEAR BOLT SET TWO 6 x 35 mm BOLTS TWO 6 mm LOCK NUTS TOOL BAG 34...

Page 37: ...e with the recommended oil see page 14 and check the level Oil capacity 0 60 Z 0 63 US qt 0 53 Imp qt DRAIN PLUG OIL FILLER CAP UPPER LIMIT NOTE Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is co...

Page 38: ...muffler will be very hot Be careful not to touch the muffler 1 Remove the spark plug cap SPARK PLUG WRENCH 2 Clean any dirt from around the spark plug base 3 Use the wrench supplied in the tool kit to...

Page 39: ...ted tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the washer NOTE If installing a new spark plug tighten l 2 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer If reinstalling a used spark plug tig...

Page 40: ...midway between the wheels with a force of 15 kg 33 lb When correctly adjusted it should be 25 0 30 0 mm 0 98 1 18 in 25 0 30 0 0 98 1 18 TRACK Adjusting procedure 1 Loosen the left and right tension b...

Page 41: ...q Shear bolts are designed to break under force that would otherwise damage auger and blower parts Do not replace shear bolts with or dinary hardware bolts Shear Bolt Replacement Procedure 1 Place the...

Page 42: ...etor float bowl and fuel sediment cup p 41 1 Put a tablespoon of oil in the cylinder through the spark plug hole p 42 Pull the starter grip several times to distribute the oil in the cylinder Then pul...

Page 43: ...keep heat sparks and flames away l Handle fuel only outdoors l Wipe up spills immediately a Turn the fuel valve ON b Loosen the carburetor drain knob and drain the gasoline into a suitable container A...

Page 44: ...n motor oil into the cylinder Pull the starter rope slowly two or three times to distribute the oil Reinstall the spark plug 5 Pull the starter grip until resistance is felt This closes the valves and...

Page 45: ...6 Apply oil to the following parts for lubrication and rust prevention CLUTCH LEVER PIVOT 3 CHUTE SLIDING SURFACE AUGER CLUTCH LEVER PIVOT AND SPRING JOINT 43...

Page 46: ...p c Turn the engine switch on d Ground the side electrode at any engine ground and crank the engine to see if sparks jump across the gap B Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive If ignited gasolin...

Page 47: ...9 hp at 4 000 rpm I IEi3 cm3 9 9 cu in 68 X 45 mm 2 7 x 1 8 in Recoil starter Recoil or electric starter Transistorized magneto 0 60 I 0 63 US qt 0 53 Imp qt 3 5 J 0 92 US gal 0 77 Imp gal BPR5ES NGK...

Page 48: ...ssatisfied with the decision made by the dealership s management contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Service Office You can write to American Honda Motor Co Inc Honda Power Equipment Division C...

Page 49: ...l Change 35 Maintenance Schedule 33 Proper Maintenance is the Owner s Responsibility 32 Maintenance Safety 31 Spark Plug Service 36 The Importance of Maintenance 30 Tools 34 Track Adjustment 38 PRE OP...

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