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The high-performance be compact and light. It is engineered BEFOREUSINGTHE ON SAFETYANDCLEARLYUNDERSTANDTHEPROPER‘OPERAT- INGPROCEDURE. Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words: Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of life if instructions are not followed. CAUTION: Indicates a possibility tions are not followed.
Before operating the snowthrower, inspect the area in which you are going to clear snow. Remove debris and other obstacles the snowthrower might strike or throw, as that may cause injury or damage to the snowthrower. Inspect the snowthrower before operating it. Repair any damage and correct any malfunction before operation.
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Adjust the snow discharge chute to avoid hitting the operator, bystanders, windows, and other objects with thrown snow. Stay clear of the snow discharge chute while the engine is running. Children and pets must be kept away from the area of operation to avoid injury from flying debris and contact with the snowthrower.
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Never permit anyone to operate the snowthrower without If people or pets suddenly appear in front of the snowthrower while it is in opera- tion, immediately release the auger clutch lever to stop the snowthrower and avoid possible injury from rotating auger blades. If the snow discharge chute becomes clogged, stop the engine and use a wooden stick to unclog it.
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Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks where the snowthrower gasoline is stored. Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not overfill the fuel tank, and make sure the filler cap is closed securely after refueling. Never run the engine in a closed garage or confined area.
WARNING LABEL LOCATION AWARNING I STAND CLEAR AUGER CHUTE WHILE DISCHARGE INE IS RUNNING. I DO DIRECT DISCHARGE BYSTANDERS OR WINDOW. I BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S 1. DISENGAGE THROWER CLUTCH. 2. STOP ENGINE. I STOP ENGINE, WAIT FOR A11 MOVEMENT TO STOP AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG IG- NITION WIRE BEFORE SERVICING MACHINE.
LEARN THE NAMES OF COMPONENTS AND THEIR OPERATIONS. Fuel cap Chute Auger rubber1 Blower rubber 1 Starter grip Auger clutch lever IAuger Spark plug cover housing guard...
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Chute guide handle Chute 1 guide Oil filler cap and dipstick...
ENGINE SWITCH KNOB Use the engine switch to START and STOP the engine. M--yON’(Op;rating FUEL VALVE KNOB This knob opens and closes the fuel line leading from the fuel tank tb the carburetor. Make sure that the knob is positioned NOTE: Before transporting, knob to OFF to prevent possible fuel leaks.
CHOKE KNOB Use the choke knob when the engine is cold or difficult to start. Choke knob CHUTE CRANK Use the chute crank to turn the snow discharge chute right or left. To throw snow to the right OPEN CHUTE CRANK &, To throw snow...
STARTER GRIP Pull this grip to start the engine. AUGER CLUTCH LEVER When the clutch lever is squeezed, the snow throwing mechanism is put into operation, and the snow thrower moves forward. NOTE: Never squeeze auger clutch on cleared ground; the snow thrower suddenly.
ITEMS TO BE CHECKED BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. Stop the engine before inspecting level surface before inspecting it. FUEL LEVEL Inspection: Unscrew the fuel cap. If the fuel level is not up near the cap, add gasoline to the UPPER LIMIT as shown. Your engine is designed to use any gasoline that has a pump octane number (F) of 86 or higher, or that has a research octane number...
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Gasoline is extremely flammable Refuel in a well-ventilated flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored. Do not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL Inspection: With the snow thrower on a level surface, remove the oil filler gauge. If the level is low, add the recommended level gauge. Do not overfill; excess oil will result in power loss and smoking. Oil filler cap and dipstick Oil inlet Replenishing oil: CAUTION.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS. 1. Turn the engine switch to the ON position. -T- \ / .---l ‘L.-l Engine switch 2. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position. Fuel valve...
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3. In cold weather and when the engine is cold, turn the choke knob to the CLOSE position. OPEN Choke knob 4. Pull starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, the? pull briskly. NOTE: Don’t allow the rope to snap back; return it ge’ntly by hand.
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5. Let the engine warm up for several minutes. If the choke has been turned to the CLOSE position, return it gradually to the OPEN position as the engine warms up. OPEN- /-----I Choke knob...
CLEARING SNOW - THE PROPER WAY. Before operating the snow thrower, please read the following instructions operation: THE CORRECT PROCEDURE 1. Hold the handle firmly with your right hand. 2. When you squeeze the auger clutch lever with your left hand, the snow-throwing mechanism will commence operation.
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4. Start the snow throwing running smoothly. * Adjust the snow discharge chute to avoid hitting the operator, bystanders, windows, and other objects with thrown snow. Stay clear of the snow discharge chute while the engine is running. If the snow discharge chute becomes clogged, stop the engine and use a wooden stick to unclog it.
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5. When the temperature speed. .\2’\ /‘,/ /* ‘/ ,\;-- ’ I \ * Walk the snow thrower slowly to remove hard or deep snow. Push handle for addi- tional traction and overlap each swath if necessary. 6. When the height of the snow is greater than the height of the snow-throwing anism, push the snow thrower back and forth to remove snow gradually.
1. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position. 2. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. High altitude operation At high altitude, the standard Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption High altitude performance jet in the carburetor and readjusting thrower at altitudes higher than 6,000 feet above sea level, have your authorized...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE - THE PROPER PROCEDURE. CHECK DAILY: Check the following points daily to ensure safe, reliable operation Engine oil: Check to see if the oil is at the correct level. Check whether any oil is leaking. Gasoline: Check the level of the gasoline. Nuts, bolts and screws: Check to see that they are tight.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Periodic inspection and adjustment performance is to be maintained. life. The required service intervals described in the following Combustion chamber (1) These parts may require more frequent inspection and replacement under heavy use. NOTE: (2) These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda dealer, unless the owner has proper tools and is mechanically proficient.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. remove the high tension wire top the engine of the snow thrower, from the spark plug, and place it on a level surface before checking or performing maintenance service. TOOLS A spark plug wrench and handle are supplied with the snow thrower. Some of the maintenance procedures described in this manual will require a set of metric wrenches...
ENGINE OIL CHANGE If the engine oil is dirty, engine wear will occur more rapidly. Change the oil at desig- nated intervals. Maintain the oil at the proper lev’el. OIL CHANGE INTERVAL: Every year, before operation. RECOMMENDED OIL: Use oil of API service classification QUANTITY SPECIFIED: 0.7 liter(0.74 US qt, 0.62 Imp qt) HOW TO CHANGE THE OIL: Remove the oil filler gauge.
SPARK PLUG - CLEANING The spark plug must be periodically INTERVAL AT WHICH THE SPARK PLUG MUST BE CLEANED: Every year, before operation. CLEANING PROCEDURE: 1. First remove the spark plug cover and plug cap. 2. Remove the spark plug with a plug wrench. 3.
AUGER CLUTCH CABLE - ADJUSTMENT The auger clutch cable must be correctly adjusted. Otherwise, the belt will slip and the snow-throwing mechanism will not operate. ADJUSTMENT INTERVAL: operate when the auger clutch lever is squeezed firmly. HOW TO MAKE THE ADJUSTMENT: 1.
AUGERRUBBERPARTS-REPLACEMENT When the rubber parts of the auger wear out, the snow thrower’s decline and it will cease to move ahead. REPLACEMENT INTERVAL: Every 5 years, or when the machine ceases to move forward or its snow throwing efficiency declines. CHECKING: When the distance from the auger shaft to the edge of the auger rubber is worn to less than 87 mm (3.4 in), replace it.
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4. Replace bolts and nuts with new ones if rusted or cross-threaded. 5. Install bolts with nuts ?n marked side, as shown on page 30. e sure to tighten bolts and nuts securely. Loose or missing fasteners can cause damage to equipment or serious personal injury. NOTE: Adjust the scraper whenever auger and auger rubbers are replaced.
AUGER HOUSING PLACEMENT If the auger housing guard and the scraper are de.formed or improperly snow thrower will not clear the snow evenly. REPLACEMENT INTERVAL: Replace the auger housing guard and the scraper every 5 years, or whenever the auger rubbers are replaced. become too deformed to clear snow evenly.
At the end of the season, before storing the snow thrower, perform the following: 1. Drain gasoline from the fuel tank and carburetor. 2. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position. 3. Place a drain pan under the rear cover as shown, and drain fuel from the fuel system by turning the carburetor safely.
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Remove the spark plug and pour three tablespoonful of clean motor oil into the cylin- der. Pull the starter rope slowly two or three times to distribute the oil. Reinstall the spark plug. Pull the starter grip until resistance is felt. This closes the valves and protects them from dust and corrosion.
HOW TO FOLD THE HANDLE OF THE SNOW-THROWER. The handle can be folded to save storage space. 1. Adjust the chute to face straight ahead and raise the chute guide. 2. Loosen the bolts of the handle joints. 3. Fold the handle forward. Make sure that you don’t tangle the auger clutch cable on the lower of the handle.
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Prior to extended storage, lubricate the parts indicated.
ENGINE DOES NOT START * Is there gasoline in the fuel tank? * Are you starting the engine in accordance with instructions * Does the spark plug spark? To test the plug, remove the plug cover and plug. At- tach the high-tension wire to the plug cap.
OPERATING PROBLEMS Snow throwing performance extremely poor. Ordinary snow gets easily clogged in the machine. The engine does not stop when the auger stops after getting stuck in the snow. Snow is not cleared evenly Thrower does not move under its own power or it is very heavy to push.
SPECIFICATIONS. Engine Model: Maximum output: Displacement: Bore x stroke: Starting method: Ignition system: Oil capacity: Fuel tank capacity: Spark plug: Frame Overall length: Overall width: Overall height: Dry weight: Width of snow clearance: Height of snow clearance: Snow throwing distance: HONDA engine G 150 3.5 HP/3,600 r.p.m.
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Owner Satisfaction Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to us. All Honda warranty Limited Warranty. Normally, will be handled by your dealer’s service dapartment. warranty problem that has not been handled to your satisfaction, we suggest you take the following Discuss your problem ment.
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