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CONTENTS
Add Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
Engine Oil Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14
Check the Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . .
5
Engine Oil Recommendations . . . . . .
15
Operating the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Dealer Locator Information . . . . . . . . .
24
How to Contact Honda . . . . . . . . . . . .
24
Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
FOR YOUR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18
PARTS AND CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . .
3
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
Storage Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18
INITIAL SNOW BLOWER SETUP . . . .
4
LED Work Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
Storage Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19
List of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Snow Clearing Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
Removal from Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
Add Engine Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
Please Register Your Snow Blower . .
4
Stopping the Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . .
11
Engine Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
Before Using Your Snow Blower . . . .
4
Clearing Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11
Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
BEFORE EACH OPERATION . . . . . . .
5
Snow-clearing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Snow Blower Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
Check Your Snow Blower . . . . . . . . .
5
Removing Obstructions . . . . . . . . . .
12
TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
Check Your Work Area . . . . . . . . . . .
5
SERVICING YOUR SNOW BLOWER
13
Serial Number Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
Check the Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . .
5
Maintenance Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
High Altitude Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
Add Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . .
14
Emission Control System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
Engine Oil Change. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
Air Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22
Snow Blower Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
Engine Oil Recommendations . . . . .
15
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22
Operating the Controls. . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS . . . .
23
Engine Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Track Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16
CUSTOMER INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24
Fuel Valve Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16
Parts, Accessories, and Service Items . . . . .
24
Starter Grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Auger and Blower Inspection. . . . . .
16
Dealer Locator Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24
Throttle/Choke Lever . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Shear Bolt Replacement . . . . . . . . .
16
How to Contact Honda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24
Shift Lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Skid Shoes and Scraper . . . . . . . . .
16
Honda Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24
Chute Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . .
8
TRANSPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17
DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . .
25
Drive Clutch Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Before Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17
EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . .
26
Auger Clutch Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17
PRODUCT REGISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27
Steering Control Levers . . . . . . . . .
8
Height Adjusting Lever . . . . . . . . . .
9
QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
powerequipment.honda.com
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OWNER’S MANUAL
HSS724A
SNOW BLOWER
Before operating the snow blower for the first time, please read this
Owner’s Manual. Even if you have operated other snow blowers,
take time to become familiar with how this snow blower operates and
practice in a safe place until you build up your skills.