Honda Untitled Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing This manual covers snowblower. All information in this publication available at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes without notice and without No part of this publication This manual should be considered a permanent part of the snowblower should remain with the snowblower Pay special attention...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. WARNING LABEL LOCATION 3. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ENGINE SWITCH FUEL VALVE ............... . CHOKE LEVER .
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    To ensure safe operation- Before operating the snowblower, ing to clear snow. Remove might strike or throw, snowblower. Inspect the snowblower rect any malfunction operating the snowblower, damage. Damaged ing operation. Do not use the snowblower poor visibility, there is a greater injury.
  • Page 5 Know how to stop the snowblower tion of all controls. Never permit anyone to operate the snowblower tion. If people or pets suddenly it is in operation, immediately stop the snowblower blades. If the snow discharge wooden stick to unclog it. Never put your hand into the snow discharge chute while the engine is running;...
  • Page 6: Warning Label Location

    2. WARNING LABEL LOCATION AWARNING I STAND CLFAR DISCHARGE INE IS RUNNING. I DO BYSTANDERS OR WINDOW. I BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S 1. DISENGAGE THROWER CLUTCH. 2. STOP ENGINE. I STOP ENGINE, WAIT FOR All MOVEMENT TO STOP AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG IG. NITION WIRE BEFORE SERVICING MACHINE.
  • Page 7: And Function

    3. COMPONENT IDENTBFICATION AND FUNCTION <WHEEL TYPE% DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER CHUTE GUIDE GRIP SHIFT LEVER ENGINE SWITCH AUGER CLUTCH LEVER FILLER CAP THROTTLE LEVER CHOKE LEVER FUEL VALVE CHUTE CRANK STARTER GRIP SKID PLATE ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG...
  • Page 8 -@TRACK TYPE% CHUTE GUIDE GRIP CHUTE AUGER ENGINE SWITCH THROTTLE LEVER CHOKE LEVER FUEL VALVE CHUTE CRANK HEIGHT ADJUSSMENT DRIVE CLUTCH FUEL CAP #G+d@=J AUGER CLUTCH LEVER ENGINE DRAIN PEDAL LEVER \SHIFT LEVER TRACK ENGINE FILLER CAP ,SKID PLATE PLUG...
  • Page 9: Engine Switch

    ENGINE SWITCH Use the engine switch STOP the engine. FUEL VALVE The fuel valve opens and closes the fuel line leading from the fuel tank to the carburetor. Make sure that the valve is positioned ON or OFF position. NOTE: Before transporting to OFF to prevent possible fuel leaks.
  • Page 10: Choke Lever

    CHOKE LEVER/ROD Close the choke when the engine is cold or difficult to start. STARTER GRIP Pull this grip to start the engine.
  • Page 11: Throttle Lever (Engine Speed)

    THROTTLE LEVER (ENGINE Use the throttle lever to select engine speed. In normal operation, FAST position. SHIFT LEVER Use the shift lever to select drive speed or direction. 1: LOW SPEED 2: MEDIUM SPEED 3: HIGH SPEED N: NEUTRAL R: REVERSE SPEED) use the...
  • Page 12: Auger Clutch Lever And Drive Clutch Lever

    AUGER CLUTCH LEVER AND DRIVE CLUTCH Use these controls to engage the snow blowing drive mechanism. AUGER CLUTCH LEVER Squeeze to engage the snow blowing mechanism. NOTE: When both levers are squeezed, auger clutch lever down. Releasing the drive clutch lever then unlocks and releases the auger clutch lever.
  • Page 13: Chute Crank

    CHUTE CRiNK Use the chute crank to turn the snow discharge To throw snow to the right To throw snow to the left CHUTE GUIDE The chute guide controls Low and near ____ the snow discharge CHUTE High and far chute right or left.
  • Page 14: Skid Plate

    SKID PLATE Adjust the skid plates for the auger housing ground clearance best suited to your snow removal conditions. AUGER 1 SNOW REMOVAL CONDITIONS For general use For use on uneven surfaces For use on flat surfaces NOTE: Track model only - The position of the height adjustment 14) also affects auger housing ground clearance.
  • Page 15: Height Adjustment Pedal (Track Model Only)

    HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Use the pedal for adjusting the height and anQle of the machine in relation to the tiacks. 1. Hold the handles and step on the pedal. 2. Raise or lower the machine to the desired position and release the pedal. : Hard snow or fine finish MIDDLE: Normal...
  • Page 16: Pre-Operation'check

    FUEL LEVEL Unscrew the fuel cap. Check the fuel level. Use automotive gasoline with a pump octane number (=) or a research octane number minimize combustion chamber deposits). Never use an oil/gasoline water in the fuel tank. After refueling, be sure to tighten the fuel tank cap firmly. Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions.
  • Page 17 GASOLINES CONTAINING If you decide to use a gasoline containing octane rating is at least as high as that recommended by Honda. There are two types of “gasohol”: that containing Do not use gasohol that contains more than 10% ethanol. Do not use gasoline containing methanol (methyl...
  • Page 18: Engine Oil Level

    ENGINE OIL LEVEL Inspection: With the snowblower the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck, but do not screw it in. Remove the dipstick If the level is low, fill to the top of the oil filler neck with the recommended oil.
  • Page 19: Starting The Engine

    5. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the engine switchxo.the ON position. ENGlNj SWITCH 2.Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
  • Page 20 3. In cold weather and when the engine is cold, move the choke to the CLOSE position. 4. Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, CAUTION: Don’t ailow Otherwise, the starting in operation, don’t pull the starter grip or damage CHOKE LEVER the rope to snap back;...
  • Page 21 5. Let the engine warm up for several minutes. If the choke has been turned r&urn it gradually to the OPEN position as the to the CLOSE position, engine warms up.
  • Page 22: Snowblower Operation

    1. Move the throttle lever (p. 10) to the FAST position for normal operation. 2. Move the shift lever (p. 10) to select the desired drive speed. DRIVE SPEED WITH THROTTLE LEVER IN THE FAST POSITION Wheel type m/s (1.41 ft/s) 0.43 m/s (2.43 ft/s) 0.74...
  • Page 23 Adjust snow bystanders, windows, of the snow discharge If the snow discharge wooden stick to unclog it. Never put your hand into the snow discharge chute while the engine is running; NOTE: To move the machine without squeeze the drive clutch lever only. Do this when moving the machine to or from the area to be cleared.
  • Page 24: Stopping The Engine

    To stop engine immediately. 1. Turn the throttle lever to the SLOW position and turn the engine switch to the OFF position. 2.Turn the fuel valve to the OFF positon. High altitude operation At high altitude, the standard carburetor ly rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption High altitude performance main fuel jet in the carburetor...
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    8. MAINTENANCE The purpose of inspection the best operating condition. Inspect or service as scheduled Shut maintenance, and remove cannot be started. If the engine ventilated. The exhaust CAUTION: Place the snowblower and maintenance. Use only genuine HONDA ment parts which snowblower.
  • Page 26: Tool Kit

    TOOL KIT SPARK PLUG WRENCH WRENCH HANDLE 14 X 10 mm WRENCH 12mmWRENCH TOOL...
  • Page 27: Engine Oil Change

    ENGINE OIL CHANGE Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining. 1. Remove the drain plug and filler cap, and drain the oil. Retighten the plug securely. 2. Fill the’crankcase with the recommended level.
  • Page 28: Spark Plug Service

    SPARK PLUG SERVICE Recommended spark plug: To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits. 1. Remove the spark plug cap. ;‘ 2. Use the wrench 3. Visually inspect the spark plug. Discard it if the insulator chipped.
  • Page 29: Track-Adjustment (Track Model Only)

    TRACK-ADJUSTMENT Clean and thaw the tracks before ad- justment. The tracks cannot rectly adjusted if clogged with snow or debris, or coated with ice. Check track deflection ween the wheels. When correctly justed, the track will deflect mm (3/4- 1 in) when pressed with a force of 15 Kg (33 lb).
  • Page 30: Storage

    Before storing the snowblower 1. Be sure the storage area is free of excessive 2. Drain the fuel- Gasoline is extremely conditions. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area. a. Turn the fuel valve ON. b. Loosen the carburetor container.
  • Page 31 Remove the spark plug and pour three tablespoonsful of clean motor oil in- to the cylinder. Pull the starter rope slowly two or three times to distribute the oil. Reinstall the spark plug. Pull the starter grip until resistance is felt. This closes the valves and pro- tects the engine from internal corrosion.
  • Page 32 Apply oil to the following parts for lubrication and rust prevention. DRIVE CLUTCH CHUTE ADJUFTING BOLT LEVER PIVOT SURFACE AUGkR BLOWER...
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    10. TROUBLESHBOTING When the engine will not start: 1. Is there enough fuel? 2. Is the fuel valve on? 3. Is gasoline reaching the carburetor? To check, loosen the drain screw with the fuel valve on. Fuel should flow freely. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before testing the spark plug or starting 4.
  • Page 34: Specifications

    Engine Model: Maximum output: Displacement: Bore x stroke: Starting method: Ignition system: Oil capacity: Fuel tank capacity: Spark plug: Frame Overall length Overall width Overall height Dry weight Width of snow clearance Height of snow clearance Snow throwing distance (differs according the kind of snow) Clearing capacity Continuous...
  • Page 35: Warranty Service

    12. WARRANTY Owner Satisfaction Your satisfaction and goodwill Honda warranty details are explained in the Distributor’s Normally, any problems dealer’s service department. been handled to your satisfaction, action: Discuss your problem with a member of dealership complaints can be quickly already been reviewed the dealership or the General Manager.

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