Technical Information - Honda HSS1332A Owner's Manual

Snow Blower Problems
Won't blow snow
Possible cause
Auger clutch lever is in the
DISENGAGED position.
Shear bolt(s) broken.
Discharge chute restricted.
Foreign object stopping the
auger from rotating.
Belt worn, not on the pulleys
or not properly installed.
Snow not discharging properly
Possible cause
Auger spinning too slowly.
Wet, deep snow is difficult to
blow.
Belt worn, not on the pulleys
or not properly installed.
Snow blower moving too fast
for snow conditions.
Engine stalls when auger clutch lever is depressed
Possible cause
Engine running too slow.
Discharge chute restricted.
Foreign object stopping the
auger from rotating.
Auger frozen by ice.
Correction
Move lever to the ENGAGED
position (see page 8).
Replace broken shear bolt(s)
(see page 16).
Clear the discharge chute of
obstructions (see page 10).
Remove the foreign object.
See servicing Honda snow
blower dealer.
Correction
Keep throttle in the FAST
position (see page 8).
Reduce the snow blowing
swath or speed.
See servicing Honda snow
blower dealer.
Use the shift lever to reduce
the ground speed
(see page 8).
Correction
Keep the throttle in the FAST
position when engaging the
auger clutch (see page 8).
Clear the discharge chute or
auger housing of the
obstruction.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Serial Number Locations
Record the engine and frame serial numbers in the spaces below.
You will need these serial numbers when ordering parts, and when
making technical or warranty inquiries.
FRAME SERIAL NUMBER
Engine serial number:
Frame serial number:
Date of purchase:
High Altitude Operation
At high altitudes, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be too
rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. A
very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting.
Operation at an altitude that differs from that at which this engine was
certified, for extended periods of time, may increase emissions.
High altitude performance can be improved by specific modifications
to the carburetor. If you always operate your snow blower at altitudes
above 2,000 feet (610 meters), have your servicing dealer perform
this carburetor modification. This engine, when operated at high
altitude with the carburetor modifications for high altitude use, will
meet each emission standard throughout its useful life.
Even with carburetor modification, engine horsepower will decrease
about 3.5% for each 1,000-foot (300-meter) increase in altitude. The
effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no
carburetor modification is made.
When the carburetor has been modified for high altitude operation,
the air-fuel mixture will be too lean for low altitude use. Operation at
altitudes below 2,000 feet (610 meters) with a modified carburetor
may cause the engine to overheat and result in serious engine
damage. For use at low altitudes, have your servicing dealer return
the carburetor to original factory specifications.
ENGINE SERIAL
NUMBER
21