Chute Guide Lever Cable (A, As Type); Transporting; Storage; Fuel - Honda HS720AS Owner's Manual

Chute Guide Lever Cable
(A, AS type)
Check/Adjustment
Check that the discharge chute moves smoothly and is not hard to
move.
1. Pull the chute guide control
lever completely rearward.
Make sure the chute
discharge guide is completely
UP.
2. Push the chute guide control
lever completely forward.
Make sure the chute
discharge guide is completely
DOWN.
3. Adjust the chute guide to
achieve full travel up and
down by loosening the lock
nut and turning the adjusting
nut to the right or left.
4. After adjustment, tighten the
lock nut to the specified
torque:
TORQUE: 48 ~ 83 in-lb
(5.4 ~ 9.4 N•m)

TRANSPORTING

If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before loading the
snow blower on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust
system can burn you and can ignite some materials.
Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. This will prevent carburetor
flooding and reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
If a suitable loading ramp is not available, two people should lift the
snow blower on and off the transport vehicle while holding the snow
blower level.
Position the snow blower so both wheels and the auger housing are
level on the bed of the transport vehicle. The auger must be resting on
the vehicle bed (not tilted back). Tie the snow blower down with rope
or straps, and block the wheels. Keep the tie-down rope or straps
away from the controls, adjustment levers, cables, and the carburetor.
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UP
DISCHARGE
CHUTE
DOWN
LOCK NUT
ADJUSTING NUT

STORAGE

Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your snow blower
trouble free and looking good. To help keep rust and corrosion from
impairing your snow blower's function and appearance, and to make
the engine easier to start after storage, follow the instructions
described in this section to:
• Drain or treat the fuel
• Change the oil and coat the engine cylinder
• Choose a storage location

Fuel

See "AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS" on
recommended procedures to avoid fuel related problems.
The DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY
cover fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting
from neglected storage preparation.

Oil

Change the engine oil (see page
Add oil in the engine cylinder to prevent rust.
1. Remove the spark plug
2. Pour a teaspoon (5 cc) of clean engine oil into the cylinder to
keep it from rusting.
3. Pull the starter rope several times to distribute the oil in the
cylinder.
4. Reinstall the spark plug.
5. Pull the starter rope slowly until resistance is felt, and then return
the starter grip gently. This will close the valves so moisture
cannot enter the engine cylinder.

Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor

1. Place an approved gasoline drain pan below the carburetor drain
tube, and use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel. Turn the fuel valve to
the ON position.

WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and let it cool before refueling.
• Keep heat, sparks, and flames away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
2. Locate the carburetor drain screw in the access hole on the left
rear side.
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