This is normal. .. .. .... 58 TRANSPORTING BEFORE LOADING H L Weight of snowblower: (Operating weight) Loading the snowblower on a trailer should be performed on a firm, level surface. Use a loading ramp that is strong enough to support the combined weight of the snowblower and the operator: The loading ramp must be long enough so that its slope is 15° or less: 8.2 ft (2.5 m) 1.6 ft (50 cm) 9.8 ft (3.0 m) 2.0 ft (60 cm) 11.5 ft (3.5 m) 2.3 ft (70 cm) Check that there is sufficient fuel in the ta

Refill the tank if the fuel level is low. Do not fill above the base of the filler neck. Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flames away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately. Refuel in a well-ventilated area before starting the engine. If the engine has been running, allow it to cool. Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel. Do not fill the fuel tank completely. Fill ta

Always remove the ignition key before beginning any maintenance to prevent accidental starting of the engine. Locate the problem you have encountered in the Troubleshooting Chart. Check the possible causes one at a time in the order listed. Correct any problems that are found, and then operate the snowthrower to see if you have eliminated the problem. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Cause/Remedy 1. Snowthrower auger does not rotate. A FFO lever not engaged. Engage PTO lever. See Operation se

Know how to stop the engine and attachment quickly in case of emergency. Familiarize yourself with all safety and operation labels on the machine and attachment. If these labels are damaged or not legible, clean or replace them. Preparation 1. Wear proper clothing when operating the snowblower. Always wear sturdy footwear (preferably steel-toed shoes) and hearing protection during operation. a) Wear heavy, leather gloves whenever working near or servicing any cutting edges on the snowblower.

This will provide a controlled 6” plow depth and prevent the plow from going too deep in soft and/or wet spots. OPERATION PLOWADJUSTMENTS ,UPPER LINK Width ofCut Following proper assemblyand initial adjustments, the plow cut width will be 1 1" -12" when the right reat wheel is running against the furrow wall. Tochange the width, loosen the U-Bolts and move the beam along the mast an inch at a time to find the best width: Move to the right to decrease, and to the left to increase the width. NOTE

Operating - 9 TROUBLESHOOTING Using Troubleshooting Chart If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see your Authorized Service Center for service. When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are still experiencing the problem, see your Authorized Service Center. IF CHECK Engine Lugs Down Run engine at full throttle. Blade angle. Raise blade to float position. Adjust skid shoes. Blade Digs In Too Deep Raise blade to float position. Adjust skid shoes. Re

All Honda warranty details are explained in the Distributor’s Limited Warranty. Normally, any problems concerning the product will be handled by your dealer’s service department. If you have a warranty problem that has not been handled to your satisfaction, we suggest you take the following action: • Discuss your problem with a member of dealership management. Often complaints can be quickly resolved at that level. If the problem has already been reviewed with the Service Manager, contact the

Adjust the right and left skid shoes equally. Retighten the nuts securely. Operation on rough or uneven surfaces with less than the recommended auger ground clearance can damage the snowblower. Loosen all the nuts holding the scraper, and adjust the scraper to the specified ground clearance. Retighten the nuts securely. Inspect the scraper. Replace the scraper if it is excessively worn. 3. AUGER GROUND CLEARANCE RECOMMENDATIONS SCRAPER GROUND CLEARANCE 3/32 5/32 in (2.0 4.0 mm) 1. 2. 5/32 5/16 i

All information in this publication is based on the latest product informa- tion available at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission. This manual should be considered a permanent part of the snowblower and should remain with the snowblower if it is resold. READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY. Pay special atte

The OPEN position provides the correct fuel mixture for operation after starting, and for restarting a warm engine. CHOKE KNOB CLOSED OPEN Shift Lever The shift lever selects F (FORWARD), N (NEUTRAL), or R (REVERSE). The shift lever also controls the transmission drive ratio; 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-clearing performance. R (R