User ManualTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION1SAFETY MESSAGES1CONTENTS1SNOWTHROWER SAFETY2IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION2SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS3SETTING-UP YOUR NEW SNOWTHROWER3TOOLS REQUIRED3UNPACKING3ASSEMBLY3ADD OIL & FUEL5BEFORE USE5CONTROL LOCATIONS5CONTROLS6Fuel Valve6Engine Switch6Starter Button (HS520AS)6Starter Grip6Choke Knob6Chute Guide Handle6Auger Clutch Lever6BEFORE OPERATION7IS YOUR SNOWTHROWER READY TO GO?7Check the General Condition of the Snowthrower7Check the Engine7CHECK YOUR WORK AREA7Objects7People and Pets7Work Area7OPERATION8STARTING THE ENGINE8STOPPING THE ENGINE9CLEARING SNOW9SNOW-CLEARING TIPS9REMOVING OBSTRUCTIONS9SERVICING YOUR SNOWTHROWER10MAINTENANCE SAFETY10Safety Precautions10MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE11REFUELING11ENGINE MAINTENANCE12Engine Oil12Spark Plug Service12AUGER13Clutch Lever Free Play13Auger Paddle Inspection13SCRAPER BLADE13Inspection13Scraper blade adjustment13Scraper blade replacement14TRANSPORTING14BEFORE LOADING14LOADING AND UNLOADING14STORAGE14STORAGE PREPARATION14Cleaning14Fuel14Engine Oil15Lubrication15PLACING IN STORAGE15REMOVAL FROM STORAGE15TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS16Electric starter does not operate16Starter operates, but the engine will not start16Engine runs, but snowthrower doesn't operate16Engine has low power16Snow not discharging properly16Engine stalls when the auger clutch lever is engaged16TECHNICAL INFORMATION17SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS17CARBURETOR MODIFICATION FOR HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION17EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM17Source of Emissions17The U.S., California Clean Air Act, and Environment Canada17Tampering and Altering17Problems That May Affect Emissions18Replacement Parts18Maintenance18AIR INDEX18SPECIFICATIONS18Frame18Engine Design and Performance18Maintenance18Tune-up18CONSUMER INFORMATION19REPLACEMENT PARTS, OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICE ITEMS19Dealer Locator Information19Customer Service Information19Honda Publications19DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY20(1) Private residential: Used in maintaining owner’s primary and/or secondary residence. Any other use, including but not limited to informal "for hire" use, is considered commercial/rental/institutional use.20To Qualify for This Warranty:20What American Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty:20To Obtain Warranty Service:20Exclusions:20Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of Implied Warranties:20What American Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty:20To Obtain Warranty Service:20Exclusions:20Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of Implied Warranties:20Emission Control System Warranty21Size: 1.97 MBPages: 24Language: EnglishOpen manual