Auger/Blower Inspection; Shear Bolt Replacement Procedure - Honda HS970 Manual

Auger/Blower inspection

Check the auger, auger housing, blower and shear bolts for signs of
damage or other faults. If any of the shear bolts is broken, replace
them with the one furnished with the snowblower. Additional shear
bolts and nuts are available from authorized Honda snowblower
dealers.
Shear bolts are designed to break under force that would otherwise
damage auger and blower parts. Do not replace shear bolts with or-
dinary hardware bolts.

Shear bolt replacement procedure

1. Place the snowblower on a firm, level surface.
2. Set the drive clutch and shift lever in their OFF position.
3. Set the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
4. Turn the engine switch OFF and remove the caps from the spark
plugs. Check that all rotating parts have been brought to a complete
stop.
5. Clean the auger and blower of snow, ice or any other foreign
particles.
6. Check the entire snow clearing mechanism.
7. Replace any broken shear bolts. Tighten securely.
SHEAR BOLT (2)
6 mm SELF LOCK NUT (2)
6 mm SELF LOCK NUT SHEAR BOLT
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