20
With the engine and exhaust system completely cooled, cover the
snow blower to keep out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can
ignite or melt some materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust
cover. A nonporous cover will trap moisture around the engine,
promoting rust and corrosion.
Removal from Storage
Check your snow blower as described in
“BEFORE EACH
OPERATION” on
page 5
.
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with
fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be
sure that it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes and
deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine may smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Problems
Starter operates, but engine will not start
Engine has low power
Drive Problems
Engine runs, but snow blower doesn’t move
Snow Blower Problems
Won’t blow snow
Snow not discharging properly
Engine stalls when auger clutch lever is depressed
Possible cause
Correction
Throttle/choke not in the
proper position.
Throttle/choke must be in the
FAST position (choke OFF for a
hot start; choke ON for a cold
start).
Fuel valve is OFF.
Sediment cup obstructed.
Turn the fuel valve lever to ON
(see
page 7
). Check for
contaminates in the sediment
cup (see
page 18
).
Stale or old fuel.
Be sure the tank has fresh fuel.
Drain the carburetor and
sediment cup (see
page 18
).
Spark plug cap off.
Improper electrode gap or
deposits in the spark plug
gap.
Make sure the cap is
connected. Verify that the spark
plug is free of deposits, and has
the proper gap (see
page 15
).
Possible cause
Correction
Too fast ground speed when
blowing wet, deep snow puts
excessive load on engine.
Blow snow at slower ground
speed.
Throttle/choke lever not in
the FAST position.
Always move the throttle/choke
to the FAST position when
blowing snow.
Throttle/choke in the
CHOKE position.
Move the throttle/choke to the
FAST position after starting.
Wet, deep cuts place
excessive load on the
engine.
Reduce the snow blowing
swath.
Discharge chute restricted.
Clear the discharge chute
obstructions (see
page 9
).
Spark plug cap not secure.
Improper electrode gap or
deposits on the electrodes.
Make sure the spark plug cap is
securely connected.
Verify the spark plug is free of
deposits and has the proper
gap.
Stale or old fuel.
Add fresh fuel. Drain the
carburetor and sediment cup
(
page 18
).
Possible cause
Correction
Drive clutch lever is in the
DISENGAGED
position.
Move lever to the
ENGAGED
position (see
page 8
).
Shift lever is in “N” (Neutral).
Move shift lever to “F” or “R”
(see
page 8
).
Drive clutch lever mechanism
or cable not functioning
properly.
See servicing Honda snow
blower dealer.
Drive belt worn, broken or not
on the pulleys.
See servicing Honda snow
blower dealer.
Possible cause
Correction
Auger clutch lever is in the
DISENGAGED
position.
Move lever to the
ENGAGED
position (see
page 8
).
Shear bolt(s) broken.
Replace broken shear bolt(s)
(see
page 16
).
Discharge chute restricted.
Foreign object stopping the
auger from rotating.
Clear the discharge chute of
obstructions (see
page 9
).
Remove the foreign object.
Belt worn, not on the pulleys
or not properly installed.
See servicing Honda snow
blower dealer.
Possible cause
Correction
Auger spinning too slowly.
Keep throttle/choke in the
FAST position (see
page 7
).
Wet, deep snow is difficult to
blow.
Reduce the snow blowing
swath or speed.
Belt worn, not on the pulleys
or not properly installed.
See servicing Honda snow
blower dealer.
Snow blower moving too fast
for snow conditions.
Use the shift lever to reduce
the ground speed
(see
page 8
).
Possible cause
Correction
Engine running too slow.
Keep the throttle/choke in the
FAST position when engaging
auger clutch (see
page 7
).
Discharge chute restricted.
Foreign object stopping the
auger from rotating.
Auger frozen by ice.
Clear the discharge chute or
auger housing of the
obstruction.
