Honda HS550E Owner's Manual

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Honda snowthrower.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Honda
HS550E snowthrower.
We want to help you get the best results from your new snowthrower
and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how
to do that; please read it carefully.
If you have a problem or question concerning the snowthrower,
contact your supplying dealer.
We recommend that you read the warranty policy to fully understand
your rights and responsibilities. The warranty policy is a separate
document provided by your dealer.
Keep this owner's manual handy, so you can refer to it at any time.
This owner's manual is considered a permanent part of the
snowthrower and should remain with the snowthrower if it is resold.
The information and specifications included in this publication were in
effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change
specifications or design at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation whatever. No part of this publication may be
reproduced without written permission.

SAFETY MESSAGES

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the
snowthrower. This information alerts you to potential hazards that
could hurt you or others. Please read these messages carefully.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining a snowthrower. You
must use your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:
• Safety Labels - on the snowthrower.
• Instructions - how to use this snowthrower correctly and safely.
• Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert  symbol and one
of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These
signal words mean:
 DANGER
 WARNING
 CAUTION
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
• Damage Prevention Messages - You will also see other
important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This
word means:
Your snowthrower or other property can be
NOTICE
damaged if you don't follow instructions.
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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
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PRINTED IN U.S.A.
OWNER'S MANUAL
(Original instructions)
SNOWTHROWER
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................1
SAFETY MESSAGES...........................................................................1
SNOWTHROWER SAFETY .................................................................2
CONTROL LOCATIONS ......................................................................4
CONTROLS..........................................................................................4
BEFORE OPERATION.........................................................................5
OPERATION.........................................................................................5
SERVICING YOUR SNOWTHROWER................................................7
TRANSPORTING ...............................................................................10
STORAGE ..........................................................................................11
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS...............................12
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................13
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ............................................................14
EC Declaration of Conformity,
Honda DistributorLocations
ENGLISH
HS550E
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