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Page 2: ...ILL result if instruc tions are not followed Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury or death could result if instructions are not followed m Indicates a possibility that minor injury can r...

Page 3: ...AFETY 3 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 7 CONTROLS 8 PRE OPERATION CHECK 16 STARTING THE ENGINE 21 SNOWBLOWER OPERATION 26 STOPPING THE ENGINE 31 MAINTENANCE 33 TRANSPORTING 40 STORAGE 42 TROUBLESHOOTING 45...

Page 4: ...1 SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS Read these labels before operating the snowblower 3...

Page 5: ...is 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 any malfunct...

Page 6: ...wer may overturn on steep slopes if left unattended causing injury to the operator or bystanders Know how to stop the snowblower quickly and understand the opera tion of all controls Never permit anyo...

Page 7: ...refueling l Never run the engine in an enclosed or confined area Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas exposure can cause loss of con sciousness and may lead to death l The muffler becomes v...

Page 8: ...ISSION FLUID RESERVOIR FUEL VALVE AC STARTER BUTTON CHUTE CR FOOT PEDAL FRAME SERIAL NUM SKID PLATE CAP TRANSMiSSlON RELEASE LEVER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER Record the frame and engine serial numbers for y...

Page 9: ...ton 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...

Page 10: ...f fuel in tlie tank When the fuel gauge needle enters the E renge 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...

Page 11: ...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 when the engine...

Page 12: ...moving the lever 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 clear...

Page 13: ...nism DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER Squeeze to engage the drive machanism NOTE When both levers are squeezed the drive clutch lever locks the auger clutch lever down Releasing the drive clutch lever then unlocks...

Page 14: ...obtain the desired auger ground clearance For ordinary snow 4 8 mm 0 16 0 31 in For finishing O 5 mm O 0 20 in For use on uneven surfaces 25 30 mm 0 98 1 18 in 3 Adjust the scraper ground clearance t...

Page 15: ...ne 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 Hand snow or fine finish MIDDLE Normal use HIGH Dee...

Page 16: ...release lever on slopes The snow throwing mechanism may operate suddenly causing serious injury or accident riziEq Jperating the transmission release lever while the engine is run ning can damage the...

Page 17: ...fuel in the filler neck FUEL TANK CAPACITY 6 0 P 1 59 Us gal m Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can ex plode Use extreme care when handling gasoline Refuel in a well ventilated area...

Page 18: ...use oxygenated fuels to help meet clean air standards If you use an oxygenated fuel be sure its pump octane rating is 86 or higher ETHANOL ethly or grain alcohol Gasoline containing more than 10 etha...

Page 19: ...qt RECOMMENDED OIL Use high detergent premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U S automobile manufacturers requirements for API Service Classifica tion SG SF CC CD Motor oils classified...

Page 20: ...l is low add HONDA HYDROSTATIC FLUID 1 Th e use of other hydrostatic fluids will reduce transmission per formance and may damage the transmission Use only HONDA HYDROSTATIC FLUID 1 Unscrew the reservo...

Page 21: ...broken replace them with new ones page 39 BLOWER SHEAR BOLT Other checks AUGER SHEAR BOLT 1 Check all bolts nuts and other fasteners for security 2 Check each part for operation 3 Check the entire mac...

Page 22: ...nclosed or confined area Exhaust cdntains poisonous carbon monoxide gas exposure can cause loss of con sciousness and may lead to death 1 Move the shift lever to N Neutral N Neutral SHIFT LEVER 2 Turn...

Page 23: ...Set the transmission release lever in the ENGAGED position ENGAGED TRANSMISSION RELEASE LEVER 4 In cold weather and when the engine is cold move the throttle lever to CHOKE position THROTTLE LEVER 22...

Page 24: ...minimize the possibility of potentially dangerous electrical 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 proper...

Page 25: ...e If the engine fails to start release the button and allow the starter to cool for 15 minutes before operating it again MANUAL STARTING ONLY 8 Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance...

Page 26: ...e stabilizes gradually move the throttle lever to the SLOW position SLOW THROTTLE LEVER 10 While warming the engine up also warm the transmission as follows 1 Check that the shift lever is in the N Ne...

Page 27: ...ove the 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 SHIFT LEVER NOTE Low spee...

Page 28: ...sition and the shift lever p 26 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 29: ...tion use the drive clutch lever only Release both the drive clutch lever and auger clutch lever once then squeeze the drive clutch lever DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER 8 Release the clutch levers to stop clearing...

Page 30: ...ps for clearing hard or deep 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...

Page 31: ...the spark plug and cause hard starting 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 operate...

Page 32: ...n the engine switch OFF STOP OFF engine move the shift lever back to the N Neutral 1 Release the auger and drive clutch levers The machine and snow throwing mechanism will stop operation AUGER CLUTCH...

Page 33: ...R 4 Turn the engine switch to the OFF position STOP OFF E S 5 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position FUEL VALVE b l If th e snowblower is parked on a slope leave the transmission release lever in the...

Page 34: ...the spark plug wire from the plug so that the engine cannot be started l If the engine must run make sure the area is well ventilated Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide exposure can cause...

Page 35: ...acement under heavy use 2 These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda dealer unless the owner has the proper tools and is mechanically proficient See the Honda Shop Manual 31 For professiona...

Page 36: ...TOOL KIT IN 0 SPARK PLUG WRENCH r I WRENCH HANDLE BLOWER SHEAR BOLT D J 6 mm SELF LOCK NUT 10 x 14 mm WRENCH AUGER SHEAR BOLT 3 6 mm HEX NUT 3 12 x 14 mm WRENCH TOOL BAG 35...

Page 37: ...eck the level OIL CAPACITY 1 1 P 1 16 US qt DRAIN BOLT UPPER LEVEL m Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in con tact with the skin for prolonged periods Although this is unlikely u...

Page 38: ...ure the plug gap with a feeler gauge 0 7 0 8 mm 0 027 0 031 in Correct as necessary by bending the side electrode 6 Make sure that the spark plug washer is in good condition and thread the spark plug...

Page 39: ...n midway between the wheels When correctly adjusted the track will deflect 27 33 mm 1 06 1 30 in when pressed with a force of 15 kg 33 lb 27 33 mm 1 06 1 30 in TRACk ADJUSTING PROCEDURE 1 Loosen the l...

Page 40: ...e designed to break under force that would other wise damage auger and blower parts Do not replace shear bolts with or dinary hardware bolts Shear bolt replacement procedure 1 Place the snow blower on...

Page 41: ...5O or less Length of 1 2 5 m 3 0 m 1 3 5 m 1 l T Ramp PI 8 2 ft 9 8 ft 1 1 5 ft h lht h 50 cm 60 cm 70 cm 1 6 ft 2 0 ft 2 3 ft 4 If the truck bed has a low roof or cover with less than 1 5 m 4 9 ft of...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...or sparki in the area Do not drain the fuel tank when the exhaust system is hot a Turn the fuel valve ON b Loosen the carburetor drain screw and drain the gasoline into a suitable container After dra...

Page 44: ...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 CHUTE SLIDING SURFACE AUGER AND BLOWER 44...

Page 46: ...round the side electrode at any engine ground and crank the engine to see if sparks jump across the gap l Never hold the spark plug lead with wet hands while performing this test l Make sure that no f...

Page 47: ...tank capacity Spark plug 1 6 0 P 1 59 US gal 1 BPR5ES NGK WlGEPR U NIPPONDENSO Frame Power equipment discription code SZAK Overall length 1 422 mm 56 0 in I Overall width Overall height Dry weight Wi...

Page 48: ...ntact the Power Equipment Customer Service Department of American Hon da Motor Co Inc American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipment Customer Service Department P O Box 100021 Duluth Georgia 30136 9421 T...

Page 49: ...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...

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