Honda HS624 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 2: ...f 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 co...

Page 3: ...se lever 16 PRE OPERATION CHECK 17 Fuel recommendation 17 Engine oil 19 Hydrostatic transmission fluid 20 Auger and blower bolts 21 Other checks 21 STARTING THE ENGINE 22 SNOW BLOWER OPERATION 27 Clea...

Page 4: ...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 5: ...Remove debris and other obstacles the snowblower might strike or throw as that may cause injury or damage to the snowblower l Inspect the snowblower before operating it Repair any damage and correct a...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...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 death...

Page 8: ...LER AC STARTER BUTTON FUEL VALVE 2 CHUTE CRAN UT L TRANSMISSION FLUID RESERVOIR OIL FILLER CAP FRAME SERlAL NUMBER RELEASE LEVER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER Record the frame and engine serial numbers for you...

Page 9: ...WHEEL TYPE CHUTE GUIDE LE ER DR VE CLUTCH LEVER SNOW DISCHARG THROTTLE LEVER AUGER CLUTCH LEVER ENGINE SWlTCH FUEL VALVE CHUTE CRAN TRANSMISSION RELEASE LEVER SKID PLATE 8...

Page 10: ...to operate the electric starter STARTER BUTTON Fuel valve The fuel valve opens and closes the fuel line leading from the fuel tank to the carburetor Make sure that the valve is positioned exactly at...

Page 11: ...in the tank When the fuel gauge needle enters the E range refill the tank as soon as possible FUEL GAUGE Chute crank Use the chute crank to turn the snow discharge chute right or left To throw snow t...

Page 12: ...s Pull this grip to start the engine STARTER GRIP Throttle lever engine speed The throttle lever controls engine speed from SLOW to FAST it will stay in any designated position Set the lever to CHOKE...

Page 13: ...er farther from NEUTRAL increases drive speed While clearing snow use the shift lever to control drive speed so you can leave the throttle lever in the FAST position for best snow clearing performance...

Page 14: ...i DRNE CLUTCH LEVER Squeeze to engage the drive transmission NOTE When both levers are squeezed the drive clutch lever locks the auger clutch lever down Releasing the drive clutch lever then unlocks a...

Page 15: ...auger ground clearance For ordinary snow 4 0 8 0 mm 0 16 0 31 in For finishing 0 5 mm O 0 20 in For use on uneven surfaces 25 0 30 0 mm 0 98 1 18 in 3 Adjust the scraper ground clearance to 2 0 4 0 m...

Page 16: ...he machine in relation to the tracks 1 Hold the handles and step on the pedal 2 Raise or lower the machine to the desired position and release the pedal LOW Hard snow or fine finish MIDDLE Normal use...

Page 17: ...ever on slopes The snow throwing mechanism may operate suddenly causing serious injury or accident Operating the transmission release lever while the engine is running can damage the transmission 1 St...

Page 18: ...allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored l Do not overfill the fuel tank there should be no fuel in the filler neck After refueling make sure the tan...

Page 19: ...ating requirement Before using an oxygenated fuel try to confirm the fuel s contents Some states provinces require this information to be posted on the pump The following are the EPA approved percenta...

Page 20: ...qt HS828 1 10 Q 1 16 USqt 0 97 Impqt Recommended oil Use high detergent premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U S automobile manufactures requirements for API Service Classification SG...

Page 21: ...If the fluid level is low add HONDA HYDROSTATIC FLUID The use of other hydrostatic fluids will reduce transmission performance ZW EI damage the transmission Use only HONDA HYDROSTATIC 1 Unscrew the re...

Page 22: ...oken replace them with new ones page 41 1 BLOWER SHEAR OLT 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 mach...

Page 23: ...xhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas exposure can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death 1 Move the shift lever to N Neutral N Neutral 2 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position Be s...

Page 24: ...Set the transmission release lever in the ENGAGED position ENGAGED TRANSMISSION RELEASE LEVER 4 ln cold weather and when the engine is cold move the throttle lever to CHOKE position THROTTLE LEVER 23...

Page 25: ...shocks always use a 3 conductor power cord with a power rating of no less than 15 amps Also be sure that the outlet you are using is properly grounded l Do not connect and disconnect the power cord wi...

Page 26: ...t the engl start release the button and allow the starter to cool for 15 mi before operating it again ine fails Inul to tes MANUAL STARTING ONLY I 8 Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resist...

Page 27: ...gine stabilizes gradually move the throttle lever to the SLOW position THROTTLE LEVER lO While warming the engine up also warm the transmission as follows 1 Check that the shift lever is in the N Neut...

Page 28: ...throttle lever to the FAST position for normal operation 3 Release the auger clutch lever and move the shift lever to select the desired drive speed REVERSE N Neutral LEVER NOTE Low speed is recommend...

Page 29: ...sition and the shift lever p 27 is in the FORWARD F position the hydrostatic drive will propel the snowblower forward when you squeeze the drive clutch lever DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER When both levers are sq...

Page 30: ...ection use the drive clutch lever only Release both the drive clutch lever and auger clutch lever then squeeze the drive clutch lever DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER 8 Release the clutch levers to stop clearing an...

Page 31: ...eep snow l Reduce forward speed If that is not sufficient use the shift lever to clear snow with a back and forth motion l Clear a narrower swath Make several passes with the auger overlapping the cle...

Page 32: ...starting and contribute to air pollution High altitude performance can be improved by installing a smaller diameter main fuel jet in the carburetor and readjusting the pilot screw If you always operat...

Page 33: ...ENGINE SWlTCH To restart the engine move the shift lever iack to the N Neutral position NORMAL STOP 1 Release the auger and drive clutch levers The drive and snow throwing mechanism will stop operatio...

Page 34: ...he SLOW position THROTTLE LEVER SLOW 4 Turn the engine switch to the OFF position ENGINE SWITCH 5 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position Do not park the snowblower on a slope as it is not equipped wi...

Page 35: ...he spark plug wire from the plug so that the engine cannot be started l If the engine must run make sure the area is wellventilated Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide exposure can cause lo...

Page 36: ...frequent inspection and replacement under heavy use UThese items should be serviced by an authorized Honda dealer unless the owner has the proper tools and is mechanically proficient See the Honda Sh...

Page 37: ...Tool kit Ill 0 SPARK PLUG WRENCH WRENCH HANDLE 10 x 14mm WRENCH 12 x 14mm WRENCH BLOWER SHEAR BOLT 6mm SELF LOCK NUT AUGER SHEAR BOLT 31 6mm HEX NUT 3 TOOL BAG 36...

Page 38: ...IL CAPACITY HS624 0 60 Q 0 63 US qt 0 53 Imp qt HS828 1 lO Q 1 16 US qt 0 97 Imp qt UPPER LEVEL Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods A...

Page 39: ...p with a feeler gauge Correct as necessary by bending the side electrode The gap shoukl be 0 70 0 80 mm 0 028 0 031 in 6 Make sure that the spark plug washer is in good condition and thread the spark...

Page 40: ...on by pressing down midway between the wheels with a force of 15 kg 33 lb When correctly adjusted it should be 27 0 33 0 mm 1 06 l 30 in 27 0 1 06 Adjusting procedure 1 Loosen the left and right tensi...

Page 41: ...Wheel Tire Inspection l Check side wall and tread surface of each tire for cracks damage or excessive wear l Check the tire pressure Tire pressure 80 100 kPa 0 8 f O kg cm 11 4 14 psi 40...

Page 42: ...gned to break under force that would otherwise damage auger and blower parts Do not replace shear bolts with ordinary hardware bolts Shear bolt replacement procedure 1 Place the showblower on a firm l...

Page 43: ...Ibs WAS 105 kg 231 Ibs 3 The loading ramp must be long enough so that its slope is 15O or less 4 If the truck bed has a low roof or cover with less than 1 5 m 4 9 ft of headroom lower the chute guide...

Page 44: ...headroom 4 After the snowblower is in the truck stop the engine and turn the fuel valve to the OFF position This will prevent the possibility of carburetor flooding and will reduce the possibility of...

Page 45: ...ain the stored gasoline into a suitable container and fill with fresh gasoline before starting l Use gasoline conditioners that are formulated to extend storage life Contact your authorized Honda wate...

Page 46: ...an the fuel strainer cup b Reinstall the cup and packing and tighten securely O RING SEDIMENT CUP 4 Remove the spark plug and pour a tablespoonsful of clean motor oil into the cylinder Pull the starte...

Page 47: ...ull the starter grip until resistance is felt This closes the valves and protects the engine from internal corrosion STARTER GRIP 6 Apply oil to the following parts for lubrication and rust prevention...

Page 48: ...g cap c Turn the engine switch on d Ground the side electrode at any engine gronud and crank the engine to see if sparks jump across the gap l Never hold the spark plug lead with wet hands while perfo...

Page 49: ...stance differs Max 12 m 39 4 ft according to the kind of snow Clearing capacity 35 Ton hour 37 Ton hour Continuous operating time 3 5 hours Engine Model Maximum output Displacement Bore x stroke Start...

Page 50: ...20 1 in1 Max 15 m 49 2 f t according to the kind of snow Clearing capacity Continuous operating time 35 Ton hour 37 Ton hour 2 5 hours Engine Model Maximum output Displacement Bore x stroke Starting m...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...is way If you are dissatisfied 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 Equipme...

Page 53: ...ER SERVICE INFORMATION 50 MAINTENACE 34 Auger Blower inspection 41 Engine oil change 37 Maintenance schedule 35 Spark plug service 38 Tool kit 36 Track Adjustment 39 PRE OPERATION CHECK 17 Auger and b...

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