Honda Harmony HS520AS Manuals

• 5

  Table of Contents

6

Snowthrower Safety

• 6

  Important Safety Information
• 7

  Operation On Slopes
• 9

  Safety Label Locations

10

Controls & Features

• 10

  Component & Control Locations
• 11

  Controls
  • 12

    Choke Knob
  • 12

    Chute Guide Handle

13

Before Operation

• 13

  Are You Ready to Get Started
• 13

  Is Your Snowthrower Ready to Go
• 14

  Check Your Work Area

15

Operation

• 15

  Snowthrowing Precautions
• 15

  Starting the Engine
• 18

  Stopping the Engine
• 19

  Clearing Snow
• 20

  Snow-Clearing Tips
• 20

  Removing Obstructions

21

Servicing Your Snowthrower

• 21

  The Importance of Proper Maintenance
• 22

  Maintenance Safety
• 23

  Maintenance Schedule
• 24

  Refueling
• 25

  Fuel Recommendations
• 25

  Engine Oil
• 27

  Spark Plug Service
• 29

  Auger
• 31

  Scraper Blade

33

Storage

• 33

  Storage Preparation
• 36

  Storage Precautions
• 36

  Removal From Storage

37

Transporting

• 37

  Before Loading
• 37

  Loading and Unloading

38

Taking Care of Unexpected Problems

• 39

  Taking Care of Unexpected Problems

41

Set-Up

44

Technical & Consumer Information

• 44

  Technical Information
  • 45

    Carburetor Modification for High Altitude Operation
  • 46

    Oxygenated Fuels
• 47

  Emission Control System
• 48

  Replacement Parts
• 50

  Specifications
• 51

  Consumer Information
• 54

  Emission Control System Warranty

58

Index

61

Quick Reference Information

1

Introduction

1

Safety Messages

• 1

  Table of Contents

2

Snowthrower Safety

• 2

  Important Safety Information
• 3

  Safety Label Locations

3

Setting-Up Your New Snowthrower

5

Control Locations

• 6

  Auger Clutch Lever
• 6

  Chute Guide Handle

6

Controls

• 6

  Starter Grip

7

Before Operation

• 7

  Check Your Work Area
• 7

  Is Your Snowthrower Ready to Go

8

Operation

• 8

  Safe Operating Precautions
• 8

  Starting the Engine
• 9

  Stopping the Engine
• 9

  Clearing Snow

10

Servicing Your Snowthrower

• 10

  Maintenance Safety
• 11

  Maintenance Schedule
• 11

  Refueling
• 12

  Engine Maintenance
• 13

  Auger
• 13

  Scraper Blade
  • 14

    Before Loading
  • 14

    Loading and Unloading

14

Storage

• 14

  Storage Preparation

14

Transporting

• 15

  Removal From Storage

16

Taking Care of Unexpected Problems

17

Technical Information

• 17

  Serial Number Locations
• 17

  Carburetor Modification for High Altitude Operation
• 17

  Emission Control System
• 18

  Air Index
• 18

  Specifications

19

Consumer Information

• 19

  Replacement Parts, Optional Equipment, and Service Items
• 19

  Dealer Locator Information
• 19

  Customer Service Information
• 20

  Distributor's Limited Warranty
• 20

  Honda Accessories, Replacement Parts, and Apparel
• 21

  Emission Control System Warranty

23

Product Registration