INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Honda snow thrower!
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Honda
HSS760A snow thrower.
All information in this publication is based on the latest product
information available at the time of approval for printing.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.
No part of this publication may be reproduced without written
permission.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the snow
thrower and should remain with the snow thrower if it is resold.
SAFETY MESSAGES
Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words:
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the
following word:
Your snow thrower, other property, or the
NOTICE
environment can be damaged if you don't follow
instructions.
NOTE: Gives helpful information.
If a problem should arise, or if you have any questions about your
snow thrower, consult an authorized Honda dealer.
The illustrations herein are mainly based on: ET type.
The illustration may vary according to the type.
00X39V45 E064
You WILL be KILLED or SERI-
OUSLY HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
OWNER'S MANUAL
(Original instructions)
HSS760A
SNOW THROWER
CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . .2
Operator Responsibilities . . . . . .3
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS . . . .4
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .5
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Engine Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Fuel Valve Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Chute Joystick Control. . . . . . . . .6
Starter Grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Throttle Lever (engine speed) . . .6
Choke Knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Shift Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Auger Clutch Lever . . . . . . . . . . .7
Drive Clutch Lever . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Steering Control Levers. . . . . . . .8
Height Adjust Lever (track type
only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
LED Work Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
PRE-OPERATION CHECK . . . . . .9
Fuel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Skid Shoe and Scraper . . . . . . .10
Auger and Blower Bolts . . . . . . .10
Other Checks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
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STARTING THE ENGINE. . . . 11
Manual Starting . . . . . . . . . . 11
DC Electric Starting . . . . . . . 12
High Altitude Operation . . . . 13
SNOW THROWER OPERATION13
STOPPING THE ENGINE . . . . . 14
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Maintenance Schedule. . . . . . . 16
Engine Oil Change . . . . . . . . . . 17
Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Track Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Tires (wheel type only) . . . . . . . 18
Auger/Blower Inspection . . . . . 18
Fuse (EWD, ETD starter type) . 18
TRANSPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Battery Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . 20
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . 21
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 21
EC Declaration of Conformity,
Honda Distributor Locations
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last pages
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