Honda HSS1380, Owner'S Manual

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Clearing snow
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Clearing in steps
If the height of the snow is greater than the height of the snow-
throwing mechanism, remove it in several steps as shown.
Clearing with back and forth motions
If the snow is so hard that the snowblower tends to ride over the sur-
face, push it back and forth to remove snow gradually.
Move the shift lever to the desired position, then squeeze the auger
clutch lever.
Return the auger clutch lever to STOP after the engine picks up
speed.
Squeeze the auger clutch lever to rotate the auger only.
Move the shift lever to NEUTRAL.
Move the auger clutch lever to STOP.
For best efficiency, clear snow before it melts, refreezes and hardens.
Do not reduce engine speed while throwing snow. Observe the
following to clear hard or deep snow.
Clearing in narrow width
Clear snow in slow speed and in narrow width by using part of the
snow ejecting mechanism when the snow is deep or hardens.
Intermittent clearing
Follow the steps described below when the engine lugs against deep
or heavy snow.
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