Specifications - Honda HS550E Owner's Manual

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.
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
Replace the auger paddles.
Engage the auger clutch lever by
pulling it toward the handlebar.
Adjust the free play (page 9).
See you servicing Honda
snowthrower dealer.
Correction
Clear the discharge chute of
obstructions (page 6).
Remove the foreign object.
See servicing Honda snowthrower
dealer.
Reduce snowthrowing swath.
Reduce your walking speed.
Correction
Clear the discharge chute and
auger housing of obstructions
(page 6).

SPECIFICATIONS

Model
Description code
Frame
Length x Width x Height
Dry weight
Snow clearance (h x w)
Max. snowthrowing distance
(varies with conditions and
snow)
Continuous operating time
Clearing capacity
Sound pressure level at
operator's ears (According to
2006/42/EC directive)
Uncertainty
Sound power level measured
(According to 2000/14/EC
directive)
Uncertainty
Sound power level guaranteed
(According to 2000/14/EC
directive)
Vibration transmitted
(According to 2006/42/EC
directive)
Uncertainty
Engine
Model
Displacement
Bore x stroke
Starting method
Ignition system
Oil capacity
Fuel tank capacity
Spark plug
Maintenance
Fuel
Engine oil
Spark plug gap
Valve clearance
Other specifications
ENGLISH
HS550
SZBG
1260 x 530 x 1030 mm
37.5 kg
306 x 500 mm
Front: 8 m
Left/right: 5 m
1.4 hours
50 metric tons/hour
84.4 dB(A)
2 dB(A)
97 dB(A)
2 dB(A)
99 dB(A)
2
6.4 m/s
2
2.6 m/s
GC160
161 cc
64 x 50 mm
Recoil (pull start)
Transistorized magneto
0.6 liter
1.1 liters
NGK: BPR5ES or
DENSO: W16EPR-U
Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of 86 or higher (a research octane rating
91 or higher).
SAE 5W-30
API SJ or later (or equivalent)
0.70 ~ 0.80 mm
Intake: 0.15 mm
Exhaust: 0.20 mm
No other adjustments needed
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