Drive Problems; Snowblower Problems - Honda HSS724A Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

DRIVE PROBLEMS

Engine runs, but snow blower doesn't move
Possible cause
Drive clutch lever is in the
DISENGAGED position.
Shift lever is in ''N'' (neutral).
Drive clutch lever mechanism or
cable not functioning properly.
Drive belt worn, broken or not on
pulleys.
SNOW BLOWER PROBLEMS
Won't blow snow
Possible cause
Auger clutch lever is the
DISENGAGED position.
Shear bolt(s) broken.
Discharge chute restricted.
Foreign object stopping auger
from rotating.
Belt worn, not on 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 pulleys or not
properly installed.
Snow blower moving too fast for
snow conditions.
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Correction
Move lever to the ENGAGED
position (see page 18).
Move shift lever to "F" or "R"
(see page 17).
See servicing Honda snow
blower dealer.
See servicing Honda snow
blower dealer.
Correction
Move lever to the ENGAGED
position (see page 18).
Replace broken shear bolt(s)
(see page 51).
Clear discharge chute of
obstructions (see page 22).
Remove foreign object.
See servicing Honda snow
blower dealer.
Correction
Keep throttle in FAST position
(see page 16).
Reduce snow blowing swath or
speed.
See servicing Honda snow
blower dealer.
Use shift lever to reduce ground
speed (see page 17).