Parts And Controls; Initial Snow Thrower Setup - Honda HS720A Owner's Manual

PARTS AND CONTROLS

CHUTE HANDLE
(AM type)
SPARK PLUG
COVER
OIL FILLER CAP
(AS
type)
(A, AM
type)
CHUTE GUIDE
CONTROL
(A, AS type)
AUGER
CLUTCH
LEVER
CHUTE TURN
CONTROL
(A, AS type)
FUEL CAP
ENGINE OIL
DRAIN PLUG
ELECTRIC START
BUTTON (AS
type
INITIAL SNOW THROWER
SETUP
Tools Required
12 mm wrench, 10 mm wrench, and a Phillips screwdriver (AM type
only)
List of Loose Parts
With help from an assistant, carefully remove the snow thrower and
loose parts from the carton and compare the loose parts against the
following list. Contact the authorized Honda dealer from whom you
purchased the snow thrower if any of the loose parts shown are not
included with your snow thrower.
Ref. Description
No.

Chute guide and handle (AM type only)

6 mm flange bolt (AM type only)

6 mm self-locking nut (AM type only)

Key (AS type only)

Honda Genuine oil (16 oz)

Owner's Manual
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Qty.
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
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
OWNER'S MANUAL
HS720A • HS720AS
HS720AM
SNOWTHROWER
Before operating the snowthrower for the first time, please read this
Owner's Manual. Even if you have operated other snowthrowers,
take time to become familiar with how this snowthrower works and
practice in a safe area until you build up your skills.
QUICK FIND
Auger ..................................................... 12 Fuel System Maintenance...................... 19 Scraper blade .........................................13
Contact Honda ....................................... 20 Maintenance Schedule........................... 11 Spark Plug ..............................................12
Find a Dealer ......................................... 20 Oil Change ............................................. 11 Warranty Coverage.................................21
Fuel .......................................................... 6 Oil Level Check ........................................ 5
CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY .............................. 2 Spark Plug......................................... 12 Engine Stalls When the Auger Clutch Lever
Auger................................................. 12 is Engaged ........................................... 16
PARTS AND CONTROLS ...................... 3
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
INITIAL SNOWTHROWER SETUP ........ 3 TRANSPORTING ................................. 14
Assembly............................................. 4 STORAGE Serial Number Locations ...................... 16
BEFORE EACH OPERATION Fuel ................................................... 14 High Altitude Operation ........................ 16
Emission Control System ..................... 17
Check Your Snowthrower.................... 5 Oil ...................................................... 14
Air Index ............................................... 17
Check Your Working Area................... 5 Cleaning ............................................ 15
Specifications ....................................... 18
Check the Oil Level ............................. 5 Storage Location ............................... 15
Add Fuel .............................................. 6 Removing From Storage ................... 15 FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE............. 19
OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Operating the Controls ........................ 7 Electric Starter Will Not Operate (AS type) Parts, Accessories, and Service Items. 20
Starting the Engine.............................. 9 15 Dealer Locator Information................... 20
Stopping the Engine .......................... 10 Starter Operates But Engine Will Not Start How to Contact Honda ......................... 20
(AS type) ........................................... 15 Honda Publications .............................. 20
SERVICING YOUR SNOWTHROWER
Engine Runs, But Snowthrower Does Not
Maintenance Safety........................... 10 DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY. 21
Operate ............................................. 15
Maintenance Schedule...................... 11 EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY .......... 22
Engine Has Low Power ..................... 16
Oil Change ........................................ 11
Snow Not Discharging Properly ........ 16 PRODUCT REGISTRATION ................... 23
For more information about your
snowthrower, visit
www.powerequipment.honda.com
and click on FAQs or scan the QR
Contact your Honda dealer.
code shown here.
There is a dealer locator at
www.powerequipment.honda.com
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