Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems - Honda HS520A Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Electric starter does not operate
Possible cause
No electric power from
the outlet.
Defective power cord.
Starter operates, but the engine will not start
Possible cause
Fuel valve is OFF.
Stale or old fuel.
Spark plug cap is off.
Improper gap or
deposits in the spark
plug gap.
Engine runs, but snowthrower doesn't operate
Possible cause
Auger paddles are worn
out.
Auger clutch lever is not
engaged.
Drive clutch lever free
play is excessive.
Auger not engaging
because the drive belt is
worn, broken, or not on
the pulleys.
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Correction
Try a known good electrical outlet or
start the engine by using the recoil
starter.
Try another power cord or start the
engine using the recoil starter.
Correction
Turn the fuel valve to ON (page
Be sure the tank has fresh fuel.
Drain the carburetor (page 15).
Make sure the cap is connected.
Verify the spark plug is free of
deposits and has the proper gap
(page 12).
Correction
Replace the auger paddles.
Engage the auger clutch lever by
pulling it toward the handlebar.
Adjust the free play (page 13).
See you servicing Honda
snowthrower dealer.
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.
6).
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.
Snowthrower is moving
too fast for snow
conditions.
Engine stalls when the auger clutch lever is engaged
Possible cause
Discharge chute is
restricted.
Foreign object is
stopping the auger from
rotating.
The auger is frozen.
Correction
Reduce your walking speed.
Reduce the snowthrowing swath.
Clear the discharge chute of
obstructions (page 9).
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 15).
Correction
Clear the discharge chute of
obstructions (page 9).
Remove the foreign object.
See servicing Honda snowthrower
dealer.
Reduce snowblowing swath.
Reduce your walking speed.
Correction
Clear the discharge chute and auger
housing of obstructions (page 9).