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Thank you for purchasing a Honda snowblower. This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the HS80 snowblower. All information in this publication is based on the latest product information 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 o
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CONTENTS 1. POWER EQUIPMENT SAFETY ................................................. 3 WARNING LABEL LOCATION ................................................. 5 2. ....................... 6 3. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION AND FUNCTION ENGINE SWITCH AND AC STARTER BUTTON ......................... 8 . ................. 8 FUEL VALVE :. ..................................................... CHOKE LEVER ..................................................................... 9 9 STARTER GRIP ....
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WER EOUIPIVIENT SAFETY To ensure safe operation- . Before operating the snowblower, inspect the area in which you are go- ing to clear snow. Remove debris 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 cor- rect any malfunction before operation. If you hit an obstacle while operating the snowblower, stop the engine immediately, and check for damage. Damag
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Know how to stop the snowblower quickly, and understand the opera- tion of all controls. Never permit anyone to operate the snowblower without proper instruc- tion. If people or pets suddenly appear in front of the snowblower while it is in operation, immediately release the auger and drive clutch levers to stop the snowblower and avoid possible injury from rotating auger blades. If the snow discharge chute becomes clogged, stop the engine and use a wooden stick to unclog it. Never put y
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I STAND CLEAR OF AUGER ;$ DISCHARGE CHUTE WHILE . INE IS RUNNING. I Do NOT DIRECT DISCHARGE AT BYSTANDERS OR WINDDW. BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION 1. DISENGAGE THROWER CLUTCH. 2. STOP ENGINE. STOP ENGINE, WAIT FOR AU MOVEMENT TO STOP AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG IG- NITION WIRE BEFDRE SERVICING MACHINE. WCHECK FOR SPILLED FUEL OR FUEL LEAKS. STOP ENGINE BEFORE REFUELING. ~CONTRiJLER OUIL N-V A NI FUITE NI ESSENCE ARRhER LE MOTEUR AVANT OE REFAIRE LE PLEIN. llNSPECClONAR PARi COMRUST
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3. COMPONENT PDENTBFBCATBON AND FUNCTION WHEEL TYPE DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER FUEL CAP LEVER AUG AUGER CLUTCH LEVER THROTTLE LEVER AC STARTER BUTTON CHUTE CRANK SKID PLATE \ ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP 6
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TRACK TYPE DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER LEVER AUGER CLUTCH LEVER HROTTLE LEVER AC STARTER BUTTON ENGIN FUEL SKID PLATE CHUTE CRANK NGINE OIL FILLER CAP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PEDAL ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG (TA Type) 7
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ENGINE SWITCH A.C. STARTER BUTTON Use the engine switch to turn the ignition system ON for starting, and to STOP the engine. ENGINE SWITCH I Push the A.C. starter button to operate the electric starter. (TAS, WAS Type) 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 at either the ON or OFF position. FUEL VALVE NOTE: Before transporting the snowblower, be sure to turn
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CHOKE LEVER Close the choke when the engine is cold or difficult to start. STARTER GRIP Pull this grip to start the engine. STARTER GRIP 9
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THROTTLE LEVER (ENGINE SPEED) Use the throttle lever to select engine speed. In normal operation, use the FAST position. THROlTLE LEVER SHIFT LEVER Use the shift lever to select drive speed or direction. 1: LOW SPEED 2: MEDIUM SPEED 3: HIGH SPEED N: NEUTRAL R: REVERSE SHI 10
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AUGER CLUTCH LEVER AND DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER Use these controls to engage the snow blowing mechanism and/or the drive mechanism. DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER Squeeze to engage the drive mechanism. AUGER CLUTCH LE\I ‘ER Squeeze to engage the snow ,blowing mechanism. NOTE: When both levers are squeezed, the drive clutch lever locks the auger clutch lever down. Releasing the drive clutch lever then unlocks and releases the auger clutch lever. LOCKED Both levers squeezed The auger clutch lever rem
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CHUTE CRANK Use the chute crank to turn the snow discharge chute right or left. TO throw snow To throw snow to the left CHUTE GUIDE The chute gtiide, controls the snow discharge angle. High and far CHUTE GUIDE HANDLE Low and near,, CHUTE GUIDE 12
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SKID PLATE Adjust the skid plates for the auger housing ground clearance best suited to your snow removal conditions. AUGER HOUSING GUARD SKID. PLATE RECOMMENDED AUGER HOUSING SNOW REMOVAL CONDITIONS GROUND CLEARANCE 6- 8 mm (0.24-0.31 in) For general use For use on uneven surfaces 1 O-30 mm (0.39- 1.18 in) 1 For use on flat surfaces 0- 5 mm (O-0.20 in) I I NOTE: Track model only - The position of the height adjustment pedal (p. 14) also affects auger housing ground clearance. Set
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HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PEDAL (Track model only) Use the pedal for adjusting the height and angle of the machine 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 : Hard snow or fine finish MIDDLE: Normal use HIGH : Deep snow or for transporting the snowblower. HIGH MIDDLE LOW 14
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4. PRE-OPERATION CHECK FUEL LEVEL Unscrew the fuel cap. Check the fuel level. Your engine is designed to use any gasoline that has a pump octane R : M ) of 86 or higher, or that has a research oc-. number ( tane number of 91 or higher. Gasoline pumps at service station normally display the pump octane number. We recommend that you use unleaded fuel because it produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends the life of exhaust system components. Never use stale or contaminate
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Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored. Do not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After refueling, make sure the tank cap is ckm?d properly and securely. Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spi
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL Inspection: With the snowblower on a level surface, remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck, but do not screw it in. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. If the level is low, fill to the top of the oil filler neck with the recommended oil. -20 0 20 40 50°F L -30 -20 -10 0 OIL FILLER NECK 10°C UPPER LIMIT LOWER LIMIT 0.97 Imp qt) RECOMMENDED OIL: Use high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified
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5. STARTING THE ENGINE Never run the engine in an enclosed or confined area. Exhaust mm contains poisonous carbon mDnDXide gas; exposure can cause loss of con- sciousness and may lead to death. 1. Turn the engine switch to the ON position. ENGINE SWITCH l Connect the female end of your power cord to the switch box and the male end to a properly grounded 120 Volt A/C outlet. (TAS, WAS Type) CAUTION USE ONLY WITH GROUNDED OUTLET AND 3-WIRE CORD. 120 VOLT A.C. ONLY. DO NOT CRANK OVER
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2.Turn the fuel valve to the ON position. 3. In cold weather and when the engine is cold, move the choke to the CLOSE position. 19
