Honda HSM1380i Owner's Manual page 77

Intermittent clearing
Follow the steps below when the engine lugs against deep or heavy
snow.
1. Operate the main shift lever and move it to the N (neutral) position
until the snow thrower recovers the engine speed. (Allow the auger
clutch switch indicator (green) to come on and keep the auger
turning this time.)
2. After the auger is clear of snow and the snow thrower recovers the
engine speed, move the main shift lever to the forward low speed
range.
3. Repeat the above steps if engine speed is still reduced.
• Clearing in steps
If the height of the snow is greater than the height of the snow
blowing mechanism, remove it in several steps as shown.
1. To ascend the slope:
• Operate the auger housing control switch to raise the auger a
little.
2. To dig into the snow:
• Operate the auger housing control switch to lower the auger a
little.
• Adjust the skid position as needed (see page 51).
1st
2nd
3rd
Wait until the auger
is clear of snow.
1st
2nd 3rd
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