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Auger ....................................................
Belt Tension ..........................................
How to Contact Honda..........................
Dealer Locator Information ...................
CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY..............................
PARTS AND CONTROLS......................
INITIAL SNOW THROWER SETUP.......
Assembly.............................................
Check Your Snow Thrower .................
Check Your Working Area...................
Check the Oil Level .............................
Add Fuel ..............................................
Operating the Controls ........................
Starting the Engine..............................
Stopping the Engine ..........................
Maintenance Safety...........................
Maintenance Schedule......................
Oil Change ........................................
Spark Plug.........................................
Auger.................................................
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Add Fuel ..................................................
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Maintenance Schedule..........................
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Oil Change ............................................
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Belt Tension ......................................
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Auger Paddle.....................................
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Scraper Blade....................................
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TRANSPORTING .................................
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Fuel ...................................................
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Oil ......................................................
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Cleaning ............................................
Storage Location ...............................
Removing From Storage ...................
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Not Start ............................................
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Operate .............................................
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Chute Does Not Turn ........................
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Engine Has Low Power .....................
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Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
www.powerequipment.honda.com
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OWNER'S MANUAL
HS720A • HS720AS
SNOW THROWER
Before operating the snow thrower for the first time, please read this
Owner's Manual. Even if you have operated other snow throwers,
take time to become familiar with how this snow thrower works and
practice in a safe area until you build up your skills.
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QUESTIONS?
HS720AM
Check the Oil Level..................................
Scraper Blade ........................................
Spark Plug .............................................
Snow Not Discharging Properly ...........
is Engaged ...........................................
Serial Number Locations ......................
High Altitude Operation ........................
Emission Control System .....................
Air Index ...............................................
Specifications .......................................
AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS
Dealer Locator Information...................
How to Contact Honda .........................
Honda Publications ..............................
DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY
EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY..........
PRODUCT REGISTRATION ...................
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Chute Does Not Turn ......Spark Plug......... PRODUCT REGISTRATION ....Engine Has Low Power ..... Auger..........QUESTIONS? Contact your Honda dealer. There is a dealer locator at www.powerequipment.honda.com 00X31V10 Y010 © 2014 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved... -
Page 2: For Your Safety
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause Congratulations on your selection of a Honda! We are certain you will cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest snow throwers on the market. -
Page 3: Parts And Controls
(A, AS type) following list. Contact the authorized Honda dealer from whom you purchased the snow thrower if any of the loose parts shown are not SPARK PLUG included with your snow thrower. -
Page 4: Assembly
“The engine has no oil”. Please Register Your Snow Thrower Please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda. You can register by completing and mailing the registration card on the back cover of this book or going on-line to www.powerequipment.honda.com... -
Page 5: Before Each Operation
Check the Oil Level BEFORE EACH OPERATION 1. With the snow thrower on a level surface, remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean. Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will 2. Insert and remove the significantly reduce your risk of injury. -
Page 6: Add Fuel
This engine is certified to operate on regular gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. Honda snow throwers are designed to clear snow from driveways and Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture. walkways. Other uses can result in injury to the operator or damage to Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank. -
Page 7: Operating The Controls
Operating the Controls Operating Conditions Do not use the snow thrower when visibility is poor. Under conditions Fuel Valve of poor visibility, there is a greater risk of striking an obstacle or causing injury. Adjust the snow discharge chute to avoid hitting The fuel valve opens and closes passing bystanders or vehicles. - Page 8 Chute Guide Handle (AM type) Remote Chute Guide Control (A, AS type) Use this control to guide the snow discharge angle and direction. LOW AND NEAR The remote chute guide control Move guide handle UP or moves the discharge chute UP DOWN to change the LOW AND NEAR or DOWN to change the...
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Page 9: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Electric Starter (AS type) 1. Connect an outdoors 3-prong extension cord (commercially 1. Turn the fuel valve to the available) to the starter box first, and then to a 120 volt ac outlet. ON position. Use only a UL-listed, 16 gauge (minimum), 3-prong power cord rated for outdoor use. -
Page 10: Stopping The Engine
Remember that an authorized Honda servicing dealer knows your snow thrower best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it. To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement. -
Page 11: Maintenance Schedule
(1) These parts may require more frequent inspection and replacement under heavy use. (2) These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures. See “Honda Publications” on page 20 for ordering information. -
Page 12: Auger
7-1/2 ~ 8 inches 20°C service classification are in the (190 ~ 205 mm) API label on the oil container. Honda recommends API service category SJ or later oil. Adjustment SPRING COVER Spark Plug 1. Pull the spring cover up to expose the tension Replace the spark plug every 150 hours of use. -
Page 13: Auger Paddle
Auger paddle replacement the ground. should only be done by a A new scraper blade can be purchased from a servicing Honda servicing Honda snow thrower 5/8 inch (15 mm) dealer. See page 20 for scraper blade and hardware part numbers. -
Page 14: Chute Guide Lever Cable (A, As Type)
Chute Guide Lever Cable STORAGE (A, AS type) Check/Adjustment Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your snow thrower trouble free and looking good. To help keep rust and corrosion from Check that the discharge chute moves smoothly and is not hard to impairing your snow thrower’s function and appearance, and to make move. -
Page 15: Cleaning
Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor Cleaning 1. Place an approved gasoline drain pan below the carburetor drain Rinse the auger housing and wheels with a garden hose. Wipe the tube, and use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel. Turn the fuel valve to rest of the snow thrower with a moist rag. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Foreign object stopping Remove the foreign object (page the auger from rotating. Engine Runs but the Auger Does Not Auger not engaging See servicing Honda snow thrower Operate because the drive belt is dealer. worn, broken, or not on Possible cause Correction the pulleys. -
Page 17: Technical Information
The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emissions standards. Tampering and Altering ENGINE... -
Page 18: Air Index
Ignition system Transistorized magneto additional information. Descriptive Term Applicable to Emissions Starting system HS720A and AM: recoil (pull start) Durability Period HS720AS: AC electric or recoil Moderate 50 hours (0 ~ 80 cc) 125 hours (greater than 80 cc) Maintenance... -
Page 19: Avoiding Fuel-Related Problems
AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS When maintained properly, your Honda snow thrower should provide years of trouble-free operation. This includes the fuel system. However, gasoline can quickly deteriorate (in as little as 30 days), causing starting or running problems and, in some cases, damage to the fuel system. -
Page 20: How To Contact Honda
The information and specifications included in this publication were in gas cans 06176-1405-C6 2-1/2 gallon effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., Storage cover 06520-768-000AH Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever. -
Page 21: Distributor's Limited Warranty
2. You must be the first retail purchaser. This warranty is not transferable to subsequent owners. American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable warranty time period. -
Page 22: Emission System Warranty
Control System Warranty, American Honda Motor Company Inc. and Honda Honda dealer determines it is defective or causes a failure of a warranted part, Canada Inc. will be referred to as Honda. -
Page 23: Product Registration
From time to time, American Honda conducts sales promotions that require you to register your snow thrower within 30 days of purchase. If you purchased your Honda snow thrower during one of these promotions, you must register your snow thrower within 30 days. - Page 24 1. Go to www.PowerEquipment.Honda.com to register your unit. 2. Click on Product Registration. 3. Complete the required information and click Submit. It’s that simple! NO POSTAGE NECESSARY Product Registration IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO.