Honda HS520A Owner's Manual page 40

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
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.
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Correction
Clear the discharge chute of obstructions
(page 18).
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 18).