honda-automobiles hs520as User Manual

Check ground speed.

Fast ground speed when 

blowing wet, deep snow puts 

excessive load on engine.

Operate at slower ground 

speed.

Snowthrowing swath too 

wide for snow conditions.

Wet, deep snow can put an 

excessive load on engine.

Reduce snowthrowing 

swath.

Check auger housing.

Discharge chute restricted.

Clear discharge chute 

obstructions (page18).

Check spark plug.

Spark plug cap not secure.

Improper electrode gap or 

deposits on gap.

Make sure spark plug cap is 

securely connected.

Verify the spark plug is free 

of deposits and has proper 

gap.

Check choke 

position.

Choke in wrong position.

Make sure the choke is in 

the OPEN position 

(page10).

Check fuel condition.

Stale or old fuel.

Be sure tank has fresh fuel.

Drain carburetor (page32).

Check auger paddle

Auger paddles worn out

Replace auger paddles

Check auger clutch lever for 

position.

Lever is not engaged.

Engage auger clutch lever 

by pulling it toward 

handlebar

Check drive clutch lever.

Drive clutch lever freeplay is 

excessive

Adjust freeplay (page27)

Auger not engaging.

Drive belt worn, broken or 

not on pulleys.

See servicing Honda 

snowthrower dealer.

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