Operation; Safe Operating Precautions; Starting The Engine - Honda HS520A Owner's Manual

OPERATION

SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

Before operating the snowthrower for the first time, please review
both the SNOWTHROWER SAFETY chapter
BEFORE OPERATION chapter above.
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.
Never tamper with or alter any of the controls or safety devices on the
snowthrower.
Do not operate on slopes greater than 20°.
For your safety, do not operate the engine in an enclosed area such
as a garage. Your snowthrower's exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and
cause illness or death.
B
Engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide
gas that can build up to dangerous levels in closed
areas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
unconsciousness and death.
Never run the snowthrower in a closed or even partly
closed area.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Turn the fuel valve to the
ON position.
2. If the engine is cold, pull
the choke knob out to the
CLOSED position.
8
(page 2) and the
WARNING
ON
CLOSED
3. Start the engine.
Electric Start (AS model only):
a. Connect an extension cord (commercially available) to the
starter box first, and then to a 120 volt ac outlet.
120 VAC OUTLET
STARTER
BUTTON
EXTENSION CORD
(commercially
available)
Use an outdoor power cord with a power rating of no less
than 15 amps. Do not connect and disconnect the power cord
with wet hands. Do not use in the rain.
Be sure to hold the plug when
disconnecting the power cord from
the electrical outlet or starter box.
Do not disconnect by pulling on
the power cord.
b. Turn the engine switch to the ON
position.
c. Push the starter button until the
engine starts. After the engine
starts, disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet,
and then from the starter box.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the starter, do not operate the starter
for more than 15 seconds. If the engine fails to start, release
the button and allow the starter to cool for 10 minutes before
operating it again.
STARTER
BOX PLUG
ON