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Honda HSS928A Owner's Manual

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Add Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check the Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . .
Dealer Locator Information . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PARTS AND CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . .
List of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add Engine Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BEFORE EACH OPERATION . . . . . . .
Check Your Snow Blower . . . . . . . . .
Check Your Work Area . . . . . . . . . . .
Add Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snow Blower Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Controls. . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auger-lock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hour Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Valve Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starter Grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Throttle Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choke Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chute Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . .
Drive Clutch Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auger Clutch Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Control Levers . . . . . . . . .
Height Adjusting Lever . . . . . . . . . .
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Engine Oil Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Engine Oil Recommendations . . . . . .
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How to Contact Honda . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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LED Work Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Snow Clearing Bar . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Auger-Lock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . .
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Hour Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Stopping the Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Clearing Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Snow-clearing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Removing Obstructions . . . . . . . . . .
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Maintenance Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . .
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Engine Oil Change. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Track Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Shear Bolt Replacement . . . . . . . . .
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Skid Shoes and Scraper . . . . . . . . .
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TRANSPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Before Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
powerequipment.honda.com
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OWNER'S MANUAL
HSS928A • HSS1332A
SNOW BLOWER
Before operating the snow blower for the first time, please read this
Owner's Manual. Even if you have operated other snow blowers,
take time to become familiar with how this snow blower operates and
practice in a safe place until you build up your skills.
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Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operating the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Storage Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Storage Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Removal from Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Engine Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Snow Blower Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Serial Number Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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High Altitude Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Emission Control System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Air Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CUSTOMER INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Parts, Accessories, and Service Items . . . . .
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Dealer Locator Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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How to Contact Honda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Honda Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . .
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Auger and Blower Inspection..Honda Publications ....Throttle Lever ....

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    Important Message to Parents WELCOME The safety of your children is very important to Honda. Snow blowers are tools, not toys. As with any equipment, bad judgments can result in serious injuries. Your child must be big enough, strong enough, and...

  • Page 3: Parts And Controls

    PARTS AND CONTROLS Track-Type Models Wheel-Type Models SHIFT LEVER CHUTE CONTROL SWITCH CHUTE GUIDE THROTTLE LEVER THROTTLE LEVER (double-articulating SHIFT for HSS1332A CHUTE CONTROL FUEL TANK CAP LEVER electric-starter SWITCH model only) CHUTE GUIDE SNOW FUEL TANK DISCHARGE SNOW FUEL VALVE CHUTE DISCHARGE LEVER...

  • Page 4: Initial Snow Blower Setup

    Do not thread the dipstick in when checking the oil level. All Honda engines are run at the factory prior to packaging. Most of the oil is removed prior to shipment; however, some oil remains in the engine.

  • Page 5: Before Each Operation

    Check Your Work Area BEFORE EACH OPERATION For your safety and the safety of others, always inspect the area before operating the snow blower. Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will Anything that can be picked up by the auger and thrown is a potential significantly reduce your risk of injury.

  • Page 6: Operation

    Snow Blower Safety 1. Remove the fuel tank cap and check the fuel level. Honda snow blowers are designed to clear snow from driveways and 2. Refill the tank if the fuel level is low. Do not fill above the base of walkways.

  • Page 7: Operating The Controls

    Operating the Controls Adjust the snow discharge chute to avoid hitting the operator, bystanders, windows, and other objects with ejected snow. Stay clear of the snow discharge chute while the engine is running. Engine Switch Children and pets must be kept away from the area of operation to The engine switch controls the avoid injury from flying debris and contact with the snow blower.

  • Page 8: Fuel Valve Lever

    Fuel Valve Lever FUEL VALVE LEVER FORWARD FORWARD The fuel valve opens and closes the N (NEUTRAL) fuel line leading from the fuel tank to REVERSE FAST the carburetor. Make sure that the fuel valve lever is positioned exactly SLOW at either the ON or OFF position.

  • Page 9: Auger Clutch Lever

    Auger Clutch Lever Pull both steering control levers at the same time to momentarily disengage the transmission. With the transmission disengaged, the Depress the auger clutch lever to start the snow blowing mechanism. snow blower is free to maneuver (push or pull) by hand with or without If the drive clutch lever is engaged, the auger clutch lever will lock the engine running.

  • Page 10: Fuel Gauge

    Features To prevent accidental starting while removing a foreign object from the auger, turn the engine switch to the OFF position and disconnect Fuel Gauge the spark plug cap. FUEL GAUGE The fuel gauge indicates the amount Make sure that all rotating parts are stopped completely before of fuel in the tank.

  • Page 11: Stopping The Engine

    3. In cold weather or when the 6. While warming the engine up, also warm the transmission FAST engine is cold, move the as follows: choke knob to the CLOSED position and move the throttle a. Check that the lever to the FAST position. N (NEUTRAL) F (FORWARD) shift lever is in...

  • Page 12: Clearing Snow

    3. Move the throttle lever to the 2. Check that the auger FAST N (NEUTRAL) SLOW position. clutch lever is F (FORWARD) SLOW released and move SLOW SLOW the shift lever to R (REVERSE) select the desired FAST drive speed. FAST Faster ground speed is recommended for...

  • Page 13: Snow-Clearing Tips

    2. Remove the snow clearing bar to clear the obstruction. • If the snow is deeper than the height of the auger, remove it in several steps, as shown below, or install the drift-breaker kit (optional part) that is available from your authorized Honda snow SNOW CLEARING blower dealer.

  • Page 14: Servicing Your Snow Blower

    Use only a nonflammable solvent, not gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new Honda from all fuel-related parts. Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair or replacement.

  • Page 15: Maintenance Schedule

    (1) For professional commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals. (2) These items should be serviced by your Honda servicing dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to the Honda Shop Manual for service procedures. See “Honda Publications” on page 26 for ordering information.

  • Page 16: Engine Oil Change

    To avoid loosening the drain plug extension, hold it with a 17 mm the API label on the oil wrench while loosening the drain plug with a 10 mm wrench. container. Honda recommends that you use SEALING WASHER DRAIN PLUG API SERVICE category SJ or later (or equivalent) oil.

  • Page 17: Track Adjustment

    (Wheel-type) (Track-type or them with the ones furnished with the snow blower. Additional shear auger off the ground optional bolts and nuts are available from authorized Honda snow blower and then slowly lower wheel-type dealers. installation) the auger until the skid...
  • Page 18 Do not tie with rope or straps stronger than necessary to prevent Weight of snow blower (operating weight): damage to the snow blower. Tie-down Points HSS928A HSS1332A Track 276 lb (125 kg) 298 lb (135 kg)

  • Page 19: Storage

    The Distributor’s Limited Warranty does not cover fuel system STORAGE damage or engine performance problems resulting from neglected storage preparation. You can extend fuel storage life by adding a fuel stabilizer that is Storage Preparation formulated for that purpose, or you can avoid fuel deterioration Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your snow blower problems by draining the fuel tank and carburetor.
  • Page 20 5. Reinstall the spark plug. (–) cable to the battery negative (–) terminal. 5. Charge the battery: 5 - 10 hours at 1.2 A (HSS928A) 6. Pull the starter grip slowly until you feel resistance, then return the 5 - 10 hours at 1.8 A (HSS1332A) starter grip gently.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Rotate the fuse holder cover and pull the fuse out. If blown, replace with a fuse of the same type and rating. Engine Problems HSS1332A (electric start) HSS928A (electric start) Starter operates, but engine will not start Possible cause Correction...

  • Page 22: Technical Information

    10). Foreign object stopping the Remove the foreign object. auger from rotating. Belt worn, not on the pulleys See servicing Honda snow or not properly installed. blower dealer. Snow not discharging properly Possible cause Correction Auger spinning too slowly.
  • Page 23 • Afterburning (backfiring) • Black exhaust smoke or high fuel consumption Replacement Parts The emission control systems on your new Honda engine were designed, built, and certified to conform with EPA and California emission regulations. We recommend the use of Honda Genuine parts whenever you have maintenance done.
  • Page 24 Specifications Frame Frame HSS928A HSS1332A Track/ Wheel/ Track Track/Elec. Start Track Elec. Wheel Elec. Description code SAFA Start Start Overall length 58.5 in (1,485 mm) Description code SADA Overall width 32.9 in (835 mm) Overall length 58.5 in (1,485 mm) Overall height 43.5 in (1,105 mm)

  • Page 25: Avoiding Fuel-Related Problems

    AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS When properly maintained, your Honda powered product should provide years of trouble-free operation. This includes the fuel system. However, gasoline can quickly deteriorate (in as little as 30 days) causing starting or running problems and, in some cases, damage to the fuel system.

  • Page 26: Customer Information

    The information and specifications included in this publication were in Heavy duty, 1/2 inch side mount skid 04700-768-E110 effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., thick steel shoes Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without ®...

  • Page 27: Distributor's Limited Warranty

    The parts, accessories, or apparel must be purchased from American Honda or a American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be dealer authorized by American Honda to sell those products in the United States, defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable Puerto Rico, and the U.S.

  • Page 28: Emission System Warranty

    Honda Power Equipment dealer The California Air Resources Board and Honda are pleased to explain the who is authorized by Honda to sell and service that Honda product during their emission control system warranty on your 2017 and later Honda Power normal business hours.
  • Page 29 NOTES...
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  • Page 31: Product Registration

    PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank you for choosing Honda! Please register your snow blower within 30 days of purchase to ensure you receive important service information in the event of a product update or recall and for added coverage during certain sales promotions.
  • Page 32 1. Go to: powerequipment.honda.com to register your unit. 2. Click on Product Registration. 3. Complete the required information and click Submit. It’s that simple! NO POSTAGE NECESSARY Product Registration IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO.

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