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The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Keep this owner’s manual handy, so you can refer to it any time. This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the snowblower and should remain with the snowblower if resold. The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right,
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Congratulations on your selection of a Hondasnowblower. We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest snowblowers on the market. We want to help you get the best results from your new snowblower and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do that; please read it carefully. As you read this manual, you will find information preceded by a symbol. That information is intended to help you avoid damage to your snowbrower, other p
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INTRODUCTION A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. And using this snowblower safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or m
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SNOWBLOWER SAFETY .......................................................................... 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................. 5 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS ............................................................... 8 CONTROLS & FEATURES ........................................................................ 9 COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS ............................................ 9 CONTROLS ................................................
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SERVICING YOUR HONDA SNOWBLOWER (continued) ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK ............................................................... 40 ENGINE OIL CHANGE ........................................................................ 41 ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................. 42 HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL ................................................ 43 SPARK PLUG SERVICE ..................................................................... 45 TRACK A
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SNOWBLOWER SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Hondasnowblowers are designed to clear snow from driveways and walkways. Other uses can result in injury to the operator or damage to the snowblower and other property. Most accidents with snowblowers can be prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the snowblower. The most common hazards, according accident statistics, are discussed below, along with the best way to protect yourself and others. Avoid Rotating
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SNOWBLOWER SAFETY Keep Shields in Place Guards and shields are designed to protect you from being hit by thrown objectsand to keep you from touching hot engine parts and moving components. For your safety and the safety of others, keep all shields in place when the engine is running. Adjust the snow discharge chute to avoid hitting the operator, bystanders, windows, and other objects with ejected snow. Stay clear of the snow discharge chute while the engine is running. Children
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SNOWBLOWER SAFETY Operating Conditions Do not use the snowblower when visibility is poor. Under conditions of poor visibility, there is a greater risk of striking an obstacle or causing injury. Adjust the snow discharge chute to avoid hitting passing bystanders or vehicles. Stay clear of the snow discharge chute while the engine is running. Operating Near Roads Always watch for vehicle traffic when operating the snowblower near roads and driveways. Never operate the snowblower on pub
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SNOWBLOWER SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda snowblower dealer for a replacement. AWARNING 1 BGASOLINE IS FLAM- KEEP HANDS OU1 USHUT OFF ENGINE OF DISCHARGE WHEN REFUELING. CHUTE WHILE UNEVER REFUEL IO0 NOT OVERFILL. 8
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CONTROLS & FEATURES COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS Use the two illustrations on these pages to locate and ider ltify the most frequently used controls. Track Type AUGER CLUTCH LEVER DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR LEVER DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER DEFLECTOR SHIFT LEVER SNOW DISCHARGE CHUTE THROlTLE LEVER CHOKE KNOB STARTER GRIP WORK LIGHT (equipped type) (HS1132 only), -\ m BUlTON (TAS, WAS type) ENGINE SWITCH ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP TRANSMISSION FLUID RESERVOIR SNOW CLEARING BAR (equipped typ
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CONTROLS & FEATURES Wheel Type DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR LEVER DEFLECTOR SNOW DISCHA SHIFT LEVER STARTER GRIP AUGER CLUTCH LEVER BAR ENGINE SWITCH FUEL VALVE CHUTE CRANK FRAME SERIAL \ TRANSMISSION SKID PLATE I RELEASE LEVER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER 10
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CONTROLS & FEATURES ~~~ CONTROLS Fuel Valve Lever The fuel valve opens and closes the fuel line leading from the fuel FUEL k tank to the carburetor. Make sure that the fuel valve is positioned exactly at either the ON or OFF position. When the snowblower is not in use, always leave the fuel valve in the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage. Engine Switch The engine switch controls the ignition system. The key (if equipped) can only be inserted and removed
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CONTROLS & FEATURES Chute Crank Use the chute crank to turn the snow discharge chute right or left. To throw snow to the left kJ I To throw snow to the right Starter Grip STARTER GRIP Pull this grip to start the engine. See page 24 for starting procedures. Throttle Lever The throttle lever controls engine speed from SLOW to FAST. it will stay in any designated position. For the HS624, HS724, HS828 and HS928 models, set the lever to CHOKE when the engine is cold. HS1132:
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CONTROLS & FEATURES Choke Knob (HS1132 Only) The choke knob opens and closes the choke valve in the carburetor. The CLOSED position enriches the fuel mixture for starting a cold engine. The OPEN position provides the correct fuel mixture for operation after starting, and for restarting a warm engine. 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 dri
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CONTROLS & FEATURES Discharge Deflector Lever The discharge deflector lever controls the snow discharge angle. HIGH HIGH / DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR LEVER Foot Pedal (track type only) Use the pedal for adjusting the height and angle of the machine in relation to the tracks. Hold the handles and step on the pedal. Raise or lower the machine to the desired position and release the pedal. LOW - Smooth, ice-covered surfaces only. MIDDLE - Normal use HIGH - Deep snow or for transporti
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CONTROLS & FEATURES Drive Clutch Lever and Auger Clutch Lever Use these controls to engage the snow blowing mechanism and/or the drive mechanism. AUGER CLUTCH LEVER DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER snow to drive transmission. 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. DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER The auger clutch lever remains locked down as Both levers squeezed long
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CONTROLS 81 FEATURES Transmission Release Lever The transmission release lever has two positions RELEASED and ENGAGED. Set the lever in the ENGAGED position for self-propelled operation. Set it in the RELEASED position when pushing the snowblower with the engine stopped. pcEq Operating the transmission release lever while the engine is running can damage the transmission. 1. Stop the engine. 2. Set the shift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position. 3. Set the lever in the ENGAG
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CONTROLS & FEATURES FEATURES Work Light WORK LIGHT The light comes ON while the engine is running, and it goes OFF when the engine stops. The light does not come ON when the engine switch is turned ON unless the engine is started. The light can be adjusted up or down. Snow Clearing Bar SNOW CLEARING BAR (equipped type) If the snow discharge chute or snow blowing mechanism becomes restricted, stop the engine and use this bar to remove the obstruction. After clearing the ob
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ARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED? Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will significantly reduce your risk of injury. Knowledge Read and understand this manual. Know what the controls do and how to operate them. Familiarize yourself with the snowblower and its operation before you begin using it. Know how to quickly shut off the snowblower in case of an emergency. IS YOUR SNOWBLOWER READY TO GO? For your safety, and to maximize the service life
