Honda HSS928A Owner's Manual page 20

4. After draining, tighten the drain knob and turn the fuel valve to the
OFF position.
5. Remove the fuel
sediment cup. Do not
remove the O-ring.
Confirm the O-ring is
properly positioned and in
good condition. Contact
your authorized Honda
dealer if the O-ring needs
to be replaced.
6. Empty the contents of the
sediment cup into a
suitable container. Clean the fuel sediment cup.
7. Reinstall the sediment cup and tighten securely.
Engine Oil
1. Change the engine oil (see
2. Remove the spark plug (see
3. Pour a teaspoon (5 cc) of clean engine oil into the cylinder.
4. Pull the starter rope slowly several times to distribute the oil.
5. Reinstall the spark plug.
6. Pull the starter grip slowly until you feel resistance, then return the
starter grip gently. This will close the valves so moisture cannot
enter the engine cylinder.
Tires
Check the air pressure (see
Battery Service (Electric-starter models)
If the snow blower will be stored for an extended period, remove the
battery and store in a cool, dry place.
Recharge the battery every 6 months or if the voltage is less than
12.9 V. Recharge every year before operation and before storage.
Battery Removal/Charging/Installation
A commercially available 12 volt battery charger should be used that
can be adjusted to deliver 2 amps or less. An automatic battery
charger is recommended.
1. Remove the battery cover by first pulling the battery strap from the
bottom hook. Pull the cover upward to unsnap the two cover pins.
BATTERY COVER
COVER PINS
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page 16).
page 16).
page 17).
BATTERY
STRAP
2. Remove the negative (–) cable from the battery negative (–)
terminal and then remove the positive (+) cable from the battery
positive (+) terminal.
HSS1332A (electric start)
SEDIMENT
CUP
NEGATIVE (–)
CABLE
3. To remove the battery, remove the battery band from the bottom
hook.
4. Connect the battery charger positive (+) cable to the battery
positive (+) terminal and then connect the battery charger negative
(–) cable to the battery negative (–) terminal.
5. Charge the battery: 5 - 10 hours at 1.2 A (HSS928A)
6. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.
7. Install the battery cover by aligning the cover pins with the
grommets. Hold the bottom of each grommet and firmly press
down on the corner of the rear cover. Press the front side of the
cover and secure the battery strap to the bottom hook.
This symbol on the battery means that this product must not
be treated as household waste.
NOTICE
An improperly disposed of battery can be harmful to the environment
and human health. Always confirm local regulations for battery
disposal.
HSS928A (electric start)
NEGATIVE (–)
TERMINAL
BATTERY
BAND
POSITIVE (+)
TERMINAL
POSITIVE (+)
CABLE
5 - 10 hours at 1.8 A (HSS1332A)