Chute Does Not Turn; Engine Has Low Power; Snow Not Discharging Properly; Engine Stalls When The Clutch Lever Is Engaged - Honda HS720AS Owner's Manual

Chute Does Not Turn

(A, AS type)
Possible cause
Chute, gears, or lever
are clogged or frozen.
If lever turns but chute
does not:

Engine Has Low Power

Possible cause
Fast ground speed puts
excessive load on the
engine.
Wet, deep snow puts an
excessive load on the
engine.
Discharge chute is
restricted.
Spark plug cap is not
secure.
Improper electrode gap
or deposits on the gap.
Choke in the wrong
position.
Stale or old fuel.

Snow Not Discharging Properly

Possible cause
Discharge chute is
restricted.
Foreign object stopping
the auger from rotating.
Auger not engaging
because the drive belt is
worn, broken, or not on
the pulleys.
Swath is too wide for
wet, deep snow
conditions.
Snow Blower is moving
too fast for snow
conditions.
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Correction
Melt snow or clear obstruction from
unit.
See your servicing Honda snow
blower dealer.
Correction
Reduce your walking speed.
Reduce the snow throwing swath.
Clear the discharge chute of
obstructions (page 7).
Make sure the spark plug cap is
securely connected.
Verify the spark plug is free of
deposits and has the proper gap
(page 12).
Make sure the choke is in the OPEN
position (page 8).
Be sure the tank has fresh fuel.
Drain the carburetor (page 14).
Correction
Clear the discharge chute of
obstructions (page 7).
Remove the foreign object (page
See your servicing Honda snow
blower dealer.
Reduce snow throwing swath.
Reduce your walking speed.
Engine Stalls When the Clutch Lever
is Engaged
Possible cause
Discharge chute is
restricted.
Foreign object is
stopping the auger from
rotating.
The auger is frozen.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Serial Number Locations

ENGINE
SERIAL NUMBER
There are two serial numbers, one for the engine and one for the
snow blower frame. Record the engine and frame serial numbers in
the space below. You will need these serial numbers when ordering
7).
parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries.
Engine serial number: _
Frame serial number: _
Date of purchase: ________________________________________
Correction
Clear the discharge chute and auger
housing of obstructions
FRAME
SERIAL NUMBER
GCAAA-
___________________________
SAAA-
_____________________________
(page 7).