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

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

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual, using parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to EPA standards. .. .. .. 35 SERVICING YOUR SNOWBLOWER MAINTENANCE SAFETY Injury from moving parts. Burns from hot parts. Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust. Safety Precautions Some of the most important safety precautions follow. However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in p

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

Adjust your snowblower ground speed (not engine speed) and snowblowing swath accordingly. Check the skid shoes for proper adjustment. Adjust the skid shoes to obtain the auger ground clearance for the type of surface the snowblower will be operated over (page 51 ). OPERATION OPERATION Before operating the snowblower for the first time, please review both the SNOWBLOWERSAFETYchapter (page 5 ) and the BEFORE OPERATIONchapter (page 18 ). Even if you have operated other snowblowers, take time to bec

Loosen (don’t remove) the drain screw until the fuel starts to drain. Drain until the fuel tank is empty, then tighten the drain screw. A WARNING Gasoline is highlyflammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. • Keep heat, sparks, and flame away. • Handle fuel only outdoors. • Wipe up spills immediately. 32 STORAGE Engine Oil 1. Change the engine oil (page 24). 2. Remove the spark plug (page 25). 3. Pour a tablespoon (5 ~ 10 cc) of clean engine o

Honda Power Equipment Mfg., Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your selection of a Honda snowthrower. We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest snowthrowers on the market. We want to help you get the best results from your new snowthrower and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how

To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits. If the engine has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Be careful not to touch the muffler. SPARK PLUG 1. Remove the spark plug cap. WRENCH 2. Clean any dirt from around the spark plug base. 3. Use the spark plug wrench supplied in the tool kit to remove the spark plug. 4. Inspect the spark plug. Replace it if the electrodes are worn or if the insulator is cracked, chipped, or fouled. .. .. ..

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

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