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Add Engine Oil ........................................
Add Fuel .................................................
Auger ....................................................
Belt Tension ..........................................
CONTENTS
WELCOME .............................................
FOR YOUR SAFETY ..............................
Safety Instructions...............................
Important Message to Parents ............
Safety Label Locations ........................
PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................
INITIAL SNOW BLOWER SETUP ..........
Tools Required ....................................
List of Loose Parts...............................
Assembly.............................................
Add Engine Oil ....................................
Before Using Your Snow Blower .........
BEFORE EACH OPERATION ................
Check Your Snow Blower....................
Check Your Working Area...................
Check the Oil Level .............................
Check the Scraper Blade ....................
Add Fuel ..............................................
OPERATION...........................................
Operating the Controls ........................
Starting the Engine..............................
Stopping the Engine ..........................
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Check the Oil Level...................................
Dealer Locator Information .....................
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How to Contact Honda............................
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Maintenance Schedule ...........................
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SERVICING YOUR SNOW blower ..........
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Maintenance Safety..............................
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Maintenance Schedule.........................
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Oil Change ...........................................
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Spark Plug ............................................
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Auger....................................................
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Belt Tension .........................................
Auger Paddle........................................
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Scraper Blade.......................................
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TRANSPORTING ....................................
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STORAGE ...............................................
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Fuel ......................................................
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Oil .........................................................
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Lubrication............................................
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Cleaning ...............................................
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Storage Location ..................................
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Removing From Storage ......................
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TROUBLESHOOTING.............................
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Electric Starter Will Not Operate ..........
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Not Start ...............................................
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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
HS720A • HS720AS
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 works and
practice in a safe area until you build up your skills.
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Operating the Controls ...............................
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Oil Change................................................
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Scraper Blade ...........................................
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Spark Plug ................................................
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Operate .................................................
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Chute Does Not Turn ............................
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Engine Has Low Power .........................
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Snow Not Discharging Properly ............
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is Engaged ............................................
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION ...................
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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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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HS720AM
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Starter Operates But the Engine Will PRODUCT REGISTRATION ....Starting the Engine......Not Start ..........Stopping the Engine ......QUESTIONS? Contact your Honda dealer. There is a dealer locator at 00X31V10 Y063 powerequipment.honda.com © 2013-2020 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All Rights Reserved... -
Page 2: Welcome
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause Congratulations on your selection of a Honda! We are certain you will cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest snow blowers on the market. -
Page 3: Parts And Controls
With help from an assistant, carefully remove the snow blower and loose parts from the carton and compare the loose parts against the following list. Contact the authorized Honda dealer from whom you CHUTE TURN purchased the snow blower if any of the loose parts shown are not CONTROL included with your snow blower. -
Page 4: Add Engine Oil
Please Register Your Snow Blower (AM type only) 6 mm ALLEN WRENCH Please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda. You can register by completing and mailing the registration card on 6 mm CHUTE the back cover of this book or going online to SETTING BOLT (3) powerequipment.honda.com... -
Page 5: Before Each Operation
Check the Oil Level BEFORE EACH OPERATION 1. With the snow blower on a level surface, remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean. 2. Insert and remove the Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will significantly reduce your risk of injury. -
Page 6: Add Fuel
This engine is certified to operate on regular gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. Honda snow blowers are designed to clear snow from driveways and Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture. walkways. Other uses can result in injury to the operator or damage to Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank. -
Page 7: Operating The Controls
Operating Conditions Semi-Self Propel Operation Do not use the snow blower when visibility is poor. Under conditions To propel the snow blower, tilt TILT FORWARD of poor visibility, there is a greater risk of striking an obstacle or the handlebar forward (UP) SLIGHTLY causing injury. - Page 8 Choke Knob Move guide handle LEFT to LEFT OPEN direct snow discharge to the The choke knob is used to open CLOSED right. or close the choke. CLOSED is used when the engine is cold. The OPEN position provides the correct fuel mixture for operation after the engine has warmed up, and for starting a warm engine.
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Page 9: Starting The Engine
Remote Chute Turn Control Manual Recoil Starter (A, AS type) (A, AM 1. Turn the engine switch to type) the ON position. The remote turn control moves the discharge chute LEFT or RIGHT to change the direction of snow discharge. LEFT RIGHT LEFT –... -
Page 10: Stopping The Engine
Remember that an authorized Honda servicing dealer knows your RELEASE snow blower best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it. To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement. 2. Turn the engine or key Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices switch to the OFF position. -
Page 11: Maintenance Schedule
(1) These parts may require more frequent inspection and replacement under heavy use. (2) These items should be serviced by an authorized 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 20 for ordering information. -
Page 12: Auger
The SAE oil viscosity and service 60°F CLUTCH LEVER classification are in the API label DISTANCE: 20°C on the oil container. Honda 7-1/2 ~ 8 in recommends API service (190 ~ 205 mm) category SJ or later oil. Adjustment SPRING COVER Spark Plug 1. -
Page 13: Auger Paddle
Auger paddle replacement should only be done by a A new scraper blade can be purchased from a servicing Honda servicing Honda snow blower dealer. See page 20 for scraper blade and hardware part numbers. -
Page 14: Chute Guide Lever Cable (A, As Type)
Chute Guide Lever Cable STORAGE (A, AS type) Check/Adjustment Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your snow blower trouble free and looking good. To help keep rust and corrosion from Check that the discharge chute moves smoothly and is not hard to impairing your snow blower’s function and appearance, and to make move. -
Page 15: Lubrication
Select a well-ventilated dry storage area away from any excessive. appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater, Auger not engaging See your servicing Honda snow or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-producing electric because the drive belt is blower dealer. -
Page 16: Chute Does Not Turn
Clear the discharge chute and auger are clogged or frozen. unit. restricted. housing of obstructions (page If lever turns but chute See your servicing Honda snow Foreign object is does not: blower dealer. stopping the auger from rotating. The auger is frozen. -
Page 17: High Altitude Operation
3.5% for each 1,000-foot (300-meter) increase in altitude. The original parts, so you can be confident of their performance. Honda effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no cannot deny coverage under the emission warranty solely for the use carburetor modification is made. -
Page 18: Specifications
Displacement 11.4 cu in (187 cc) Bore and stroke 2.71 x 1.97 in (69.0 x 50.0 mm) Compression ratio 8.5:1 Ignition system Transistorized magneto Starting system HS720A and AM: recoil (pull start) HS720AS: AC electric or recoil (pull start) -
Page 19: Avoiding Fuel-Related Problems
AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS When maintained properly, your Honda snow blower 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 20: Dealer Locator Information
The information and specifications included in this publication were in gas cans 06176-1405-C6 2-1/2 gallon effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., Storage cover 06520-768-000AH Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever. -
Page 21: Distributor's Limited Warranty
2. You must be the first retail purchaser. This warranty is not transferable to subsequent owners. American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable warranty time period. -
Page 22: Emission System Warranty
Honda Power Equipment dealer Your emissions control system may include parts such as the carburetor or who is authorized by Honda to sell and service that Honda product during their fuel-injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tanks, fuel normal business hours. -
Page 23: 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 24 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.