Removing Obstructions; Servicing Your Snow Blower; Maintenance Safety - Honda HSS1332A Owner's Manual

Removing Obstructions

If the snow discharge chute or snow blowing mechanism becomes
restricted, review snow clearing tips (shown on this page) to reduce
the possibility of reoccurring obstructions.
1. Before removing the obstruction, be sure to stop the engine and
ensure all rotating parts have come to a complete stop. Remove
the spark plug cap from the spark plug (see
2. Remove the snow clearing bar to clear the obstruction.
HOLDERS

WARNING
An obstructed auger or blower could suddenly move
when the obstruction is cleared.
Sudden auger or blower movement can cause severe
injury if your hands are being used to clear the area.
Never clear the discharge chute or auger area with
your hands, and always stop the engine, remove the
spark plug cap, and clear obstructions with the clearing
bar.
3. After unclogging, wipe the bar clean, and secure it in the holders.
4. Reinstall the spark plug cap on the spark plug.
SERVICING YOUR SNOW
BLOWER
Proper maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and
trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce air pollution.
To help you properly care for your snow blower, the following pages
include a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and
simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other service
tasks that are more difficult, or require special tools, are best handled
by professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician
or other qualified mechanic.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions. If
you operate your snow blower under unusual conditions, consult your
servicing dealer for recommendations applicable to your individual
needs and use.
Remember that your authorized Honda servicing dealer knows your
snow blower best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it.
page 15).
To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new Honda
Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair or replacement.
SNOW CLEARING
BAR
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices
and systems may be performed by any engine repair establishment or
individual, using parts that are certified to EPA standards.

Maintenance Safety

Some of the most important safety precautions follow. However, we
cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you
should perform a given task.
Safety Precautions
• Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or
• Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have
• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when

WARNING
Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem
before operation, can cause a malfunction in which you
can be seriously hurt or kill you.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance
recommendations and schedules in this owner's
manual.

WARNING
Improper maintenance can cause an unsafe condition.
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this
manual.
repairs. This will eliminate several potential hazards:
– Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust
Operate outside, away from open windows or doors.
– Burns from hot parts
Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.
– Injury from moving parts
Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so.
the tools and skills required.
working around gasoline. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not
gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away
from all fuel-related parts.
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