Snowblower Operation; High Altitude Operation; Auger Clutch Lever And Drive Clutch Lever 1 - Honda HS80 Owner's Manual

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Before operating this equipment you should read and under-
stand the POWER EQUlPlVlENT SAFETY information on page 3, 4.
1. Move the throttle lever (p. 10) to the FAST position for normal operation.
2. Move the shift lever (p. 101 to select the desired drive speed.
DRIVE SPEED WITH THROTTLE
LEVER IN THE FAST POSITION
Wheel type
Track type
0.41 m/s (0.9 mile/h)
0.27 m/s (0.6 mile/h)
0.70 m/s (1.5 mile/h) 0.45 m/s (1 .O mile/h)
0.96 m/s (2.1 mile/h)
1.04 m/s (2.3 mile/h)
0.64 m/s (1.4 mile/h)
0.70 m/s (1.5 mile/h)
CAUTION: Be sure to set the shift lever into the groove. Do not shift bet-
ween forward and reverse speeds while the machine is in motion.
NOTE: Low speed (1) is recommended for removing deep or hard-packed
snow.
3. Track model only - Use the height adjustment pedal .(p. 14) to adjust
the height and angle of the machine.
4. Adjust the chute direction,(p. 12) and chute guide angle (p. 12).
5. Squeeze the auger clutch lever and drive clutch lever (p. 11) to propel the
machine and commence snow clearing.
HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be excessive-
ly rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase.
High altitude performance can be improved by installing a smaller diameter
main fuel jet .in the carburetor and readjusting the pilot screw. If you
always operate the snowblower at altitudes higher than 6,000 feet above
sea level, have your authorized Honda Snowblower dealer perform these
carburetor modifications.
Even with suitable carburetor jetting, engine horsepower will decrease ap-
proximately 3.5% for each 1,000 foot increase in altitude. The affect of
altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modifica-
tion is made.
CAUTION: Operation of the snowblower at an altitude lower than the car-
buretor is jetted for may result in reduced performance, overheating, and
serious engine damage caused by an excessively lean air/fuel mixture.
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