Troubleshooting - Honda HSS928A Owner's Manual

Fuse Replacement
Rotate the fuse holder cover and pull the fuse out. If blown, replace
with a fuse of the same type and rating.
HSS1332A (electric start)
BLOWN FUSE
FUSE (5 A)
Storage Precautions
If your snow blower will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition. Select a well-ventilated storage area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater,
or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-producing electric
motor, or where power tools are operated.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, which promote
rust and corrosion.
Unless all fuel has been drained from the fuel tank, leave the fuel
valve in the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
Place the snow blower on a level surface. Tilting can cause fuel or
oil leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system completely cooled, cover the
snow blower to keep out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can
ignite or melt some materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust
cover. A nonporous cover will trap moisture around the engine,
promoting rust and corrosion.
Removal from Storage
Check your snow blower as described in "BEFORE EACH
OPERATION" on page 5.
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with
fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be
sure that it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes and
deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine may smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
HSS928A (electric start)
FUSE HOLDER COVER

TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Problems
Starter operates, but engine will not start
Possible cause
Throttle not in the proper
position.
Choke not in the proper
position
Fuel valve is OFF.
Sediment cup obstructed.
Stale or old fuel.
Spark plug cap off.
Improper electrode gap or
deposits in the spark plug
gap.
Engine has low power
Possible cause
Too fast ground speed when
blowing wet, deep snow puts
excessive load on engine.
Throttle lever not in the
FAST position.
Wet, deep cuts place
excessive load on the
engine.
Discharge chute restricted.
Spark plug cap not secure.
Improper electrode gap or
deposits on the electrodes.
Stale or old fuel.
Drive Problems
Engine runs, but snow blower doesn't move
Possible cause
Drive clutch lever is in the
DISENGAGED position.
Shift lever is in "N" (Neutral).
Drive clutch lever mechanism
or cable not functioning
properly.
Drive belt worn, broken or not
on the pulleys.
Correction
Throttle must be in the FAST
position.
Choke should be in the OFF
position for a hot start. Choke
should be in the ON position for
a cold start.
Turn the fuel valve lever to ON
(see page 8). Check for
contaminates in the sediment
cup (see page 19).
Be sure the tank has fresh fuel.
Drain the carburetor and
sediment cup (see page 19).
Make sure the cap is
connected. Verify that the spark
plug is free of deposits, and has
the proper gap (see page 16).
Correction
Blow snow at slower ground
speed.
Always move the throttle to the
FAST position when blowing
snow.
Reduce the snow blowing
swath.
Clear the discharge chute
obstructions (see page 10).
Make sure the spark plug cap is
securely connected.
Verify the spark plug is free of
deposits and has the proper
gap.
Add fresh fuel. Drain the
carburetor and sediment cup
(page 19).
Correction
Move lever to the ENGAGED
position (see page 8).
Move shift lever to "F" or "R"
(see page 8).
See servicing Honda snow
blower dealer.
See servicing Honda snow
blower dealer.
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