Honda Untitled User's Manual
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1. For use on uneven surfaces For use on flat surfaces NOTE Track model only The position of the height adjustment pedal p 14 also affects auger housing ground clearance Set the height adjustment pedal in the middle position before adjusting the skid plates 13 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PEDAL Track model only Use the pedal for adjusting the height and angle of the machine in relation to the tracks 1 Hold the handles and step on the pedal 2 Raise or lower the machine to the desired position and release the pedal LOW Hard snow or fine finish MIDDLE Normal use HIGH Deep snow or for transporting the snowblower 14 4 PRE OPERATION CHECK FUEL LEVEL Unscrew the fuel cap Check the fuel level R M Use automotive gasoline with a pump octane number of 86 or higher or a research octane number of 91 or higher unleaded is preferred to minimize combustion chamber deposits Never use an oil gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline Avoid getting dirt dust or water in the fuel tank After refueling be sure to tighten the fuel tank cap firmly 9 Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped 9 Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the snowblower is refueled or where gasoline is stored 9 Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite Wipe up any spilled2. 0 53 Imp at Fuel tank capacity 3 5 0 92 US gal 0 77 Imp gal Spark plug BPR5ES W16EPR U ND Frame Wheel type Track type Items Overall length 1310 mm 51 6 in 1235 mm 48 6 in Overall width 663 mm 26 1 in 550 mm 21 7 in Overall height 1029 mm 40 5 in 975 mm 38 4 in Dry weight 81 kg 179 Ib 77 170 Ib Width of snow clearance 605 mm 23 8 in 550 mm 21 7 in Height of snow clearance 470 mm 18 5 in 415 mm 16 3 in Snow throwing distance differs according to Max 12 m 39 4 ft Max 12 m 39 4 ft the kind of snow i Continuous operating time 3 hours 3 hours 33 12 WARRANTY SERVICE Owner Satisfaction Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to us All Honda warranty details are explained in the Distributor s Limited Warranty Normally any problems concerning the product will be handled by your 5 service department If you have a warranty problem that has been handled to your satisfaction we suggest you take the following action e Discuss your problem with a member of dealership management Often complaints can be quickly resolved at that level If the problem has already been reviewed with the Service Manager contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager e your problem still has not been resolved to your satisfaction contact _ the Power Equipment Customer
3. HONDA SNOWBLOWER Thank you for purchasing Honda snowblower This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the HS55 snowblower All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of approval for printing Honda Motor Co Ltd reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission This manual should be considered a permanent part of the snowblower and should remain with the snowblower if it is sold Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words Indicates a strong possibility of severe operon injury or loss of life if instructions are not followed CAUTION Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are not followed NOTE Gives helpful information If a problem should arise or if you have any questions about the snowblower consult an authorized Honda dealer Honda snowblowers are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions Read and understand the Owner s Manual before operating the snowblower Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage CONTENTS PT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 2 WARNING LABEL LOCATION 5 6 8
4. E 8 CHOKE LEVER 9 STARTER GRIP 9 10 10 12 12 13 14 15 12 5138 8 1 88 15 ENGINE LEVEL ma AOO 17 assests 18 21 23 High altitude 0220 0 0 2 2000000 23 8899906866 24 9 STORAGE n EENE 10 TROUBLESHOOTING sidien i En ians 32 11 SPECIFICATIONS erea 33 12 WARRANTY SERVICE 34 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To ensure safe operation Before operating the snowblower inspect the area in which you are go ing to clear snow Remove debris and other obstacles the snowblower might strike or throw as that may cause injury or damage to the snowblower inspect the snowblower before operating it Repair any damage and cor rect any malfunction before operation If you hit an obstacle while operating the snowblower stop the engine immediately and check for damage Damaged equipment may increase the possibility of injury dur ing operation Do not use
5. 33 Ib Adjustment 1 Loosen the 8 mm bolt at the center of each rear wheel 2 Loosen the left and right tension bolt lock nuts at the rear axle and turn the adjusting nuts to correctly tension both tracks 3 After adjustment retighten the lock nuts and rear wheel bolts 28 19 25 mm 3 4 1 in TENSION BOLT tension 8 mm BOLT LOCK NUT 2 9 STORAGE Before storing the snowblower for extended period 1 sure the storage area is free of excessive humidity and dust 2 Drain the fuel Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area a Turn the fuel valve ON 4 Loosen the carburetor drain screw and drain the gasoline into a suitable container After draining retighten the drain screw and turn the fuel valve OFF CARBURETOR DRAIN SCREW 29 Remove the spark plug and pour three tablespoonsful of clean motor oil in to the cylinder 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 pro tects the engine from internal corrosion STARTER GRIP 30 Apply oil to the following parts for lubrication and rust prevention AUGER AND DRIVE CLUTCH CHUTE ADJUSTING BOLT LEVER PIVOT D AND BLOWER 31 10 T
6. fuel immediately and make sure the area is dry before starting the engine e Do not overfill the tank Fuel may expand and overflow Make sure the filler cap is securely closed after refueling FUEL TANK CAPACITY 3 5 0 92 US 0 77 Imp gal FUEL FILLER OPENING 15 GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol gasohol be sure its octane rating is at least as high as that recommended by Honda There are two types of gasohol that containing ethanol and that containing methanol Do not use gasohol that contains more than 10 ethanol Do not use gasoline containing methanol methyl or wood alcohol that does not also contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol Never use gasoline containing more than 5 methanol even if it has cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors NOTE Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels are not covered under Power Equipment Warranties Honda cannot endorse the use of fuels containing methanol since evidence of their suitability is as yet incomplete Before purchasing fuel from unfamiliar station try to confirm whether the fuel contains alcohol and to what percentage If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms after using a gasoline that contains alcohol or one that you think contains alcohol switch to a gasoline that you know does not con
7. personal injury could result Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain condi tions Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks where the snowblower is refueled or where 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 Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide exposure may cause loss of con sciousness and may lead to death The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while after stopping the engine Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot Let the engine cool before storing the snowblower indoors NOTE While operating the snowblower hold the handle firmly and walk don t run Wear suitable winter boots that resist slipping 2 WARNING LABEL LOCATION QS WARNING B STAND CLEAR OF AUGER AND DISCHARGE CHUTE WHILE ENG INE 15 RUNNING NOT DIRECT DISCHARGE BYSTANDERS OR WINDOW E BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR S POSITION 1 DISENGAGE THROWER CLUTCH 2 STOP ENGINE E STOP ENGINE WAIT FOR ALL MOVEMENT TO STOP AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG IG NITION WIRE BEFORE SERVICING MACHINE WARNING DO NOT OVERFILL WCONTROLER 0011 N Y A NI FUITE Ni ESSENCE R PANDUE SUR L APPAREIL ARR TER LE MOTEUR AVANT DE REFAIRE LE PLEIN BINSPECCIONAR PARA COMBU
8. the snowblower when visibility is poor Under conditions of poor visibility there is a greater risk of striking an obstacle or causing injury Never use the snowblower to clear snow from a gravel road or driveway as rocks may be picked up and thrown That may cause injury to bystanders Adjust the snow discharge chute 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 snowblower To avoid overturning be careful when changing the direction of the snowblower while operating it on a slope Do not use the snowblower to remove snow from roofs The snowblower may overturn on steep slopes if left unattended causing injury to the operator or bystanders Know how to stop the snowblower quickly and understand the tion of all controls Never permit anyone to operate the snowblower without proper instruc tion If people or pets suddenly appear in front of the snowblower while it is in operation immediately release the auger and drive clutch levers to stop the snowblower 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 Never put your hand into the snow discharge chute while the engine is running serious
9. Operation When operating this snowblower at high altitude the air fuel mixture becomes overly rich engine performance may be reduced and fuel con sumption increased See your authorized HONDA dealer for high altitude adjustment 21 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 Never put your hand into the snow discharge chute while the engine is running serious personal injury could result NOTE To move the machine without engaging the snow blowing mechanism squeeze the drive clutch lever only Do this when moving the machine to or from the area to be cleared To engage the snow blowing machanism without using the diwe mechanism squeeze the auger clutch lever only Do this if you wish to maneuver the machine manually while clearing snow Squeeze both levers to propel the machine and clear snow simul taneously When both levers are squeezed the drive clutch lever locks the auger clutch lever down p 11 The auger clutch lever remains lock ed down so long as one hand continues to squeeze the drive clutch lever Releasing the drive clutch lever then unlocks and releases the auger clutch lever If the snow is deeper than the height of the auger move the machine back and forth to remove s
10. ROUBLESHOOTING When the engine will not start 1 15 there enough fuel 2 15 the fuel valve on 3 15 gasoline reaching the carburetor To check loosen the drain screw with the fuel valve on Fuel should flow freely If any fuel is spilled make sure the area is dry before testing the spark plug or starting the engine Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite 4 15 the engine switch on 5 15 there a spark at the spark plug a Remove the spark plug cap Clean any dirt from around the spark plug base then remove the spark plug b Install the spark plug in the plug cap c Turn the engine switch on d Grounding the side electrode to any engine ground crank the engine to see if sparks jump across the gap If there no sparks replace the plug OK try to start the engine according to the instructions 6 1 the engine still does not start take the snowblower to an authorized Honda snowblower dealer When the auger or blower will not operate Check the shear bolts and replace if broken off Secure the shear bolts with 6 mm nuts Three spare shear bolts are supplied with the snowblower 32 Clearing capacity 37 Ton hour 35 Ton hour 11 SPECIFICATIONS Engine Model HONDA GX140 Maximum output 5 5 HP 4200 r p m Displacement 144 cm 8 8 cu in Bore x stroke 64 X 45 mm 2 5 X 1 8 in Starting method Recoil starter Ignition system Transistorized magneto Oil capacity 0 6 0 63 US
11. Relations of American Honda Motor Co Inc American Honda Motor Inc Power Equipment Customer Relations Department Box Gardena California 90247 0805 Telephone 213 604 2400 We will need the following information in order to assist you Your name address and telephone number Product model and serial number Date of purchase Dealer name and address Nature of the problem After reviewing all the facts involved you will be advised of what action can be taken Please bear in mind that your problem will likely be resolved at the dealership using the dealer s facilities equipment and personnel so it is very important that your initial contact be with the dealer Your purchase of a Honda product is greatly appreciated by both your dealer and American Honda Motor Co Inc We want to assist you in every way possible to assure your complete satisfaction with your purchase 34 HONDA MOTOR CO LTD TOKYO JAPAN K1 31736040 05208905 00 31 736 0400 PRINTED IN JAPAN
12. STIBLE DERRAMADO ESCAPE PARAR MOTOR ANTES DE ECHAR 3 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION AND FUNCTION lt WHEEL TYPE gt DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER CHUTE GUIDE GRIP MUFFLER WHEEL ENGINE SWITCH AUGER CLUTCH LEVER CHOKE LEVER FUEL VALVE CHUTE CRANK STARTER GRIP ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG SKID PLATE lt TRACK TYPE gt FUEL CAP DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER CHUTE GUIDE GRIP SHIFT LEVER CHUTE AUGER TRACK ENGINE SWITCH AUGER CLUTCH LEVER ENGINE FILLER CAP THROTTLE LEVER CHOKE LEVER FUEL VALVE CHUTE CRANK STARTER GRIP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PEDAL ENGINE DRAIN PLUG ENGINE SWITCH Use the engine switch to turn the ignition system ON for starting and to STOP the engine ENGINE SWITCH FUEL VALVE The fuel valve opens and closes the fuel line leading from the fuel tank to the carburetor Make sure that the valve is positioned exactly at either the ON or OFF position FUEL VALVE NOTE Before transporting the snowblower be sure to turn the fuel valve to OFF to prevent possible fuel leaks 8 CHOKE LEVER ROD Close the choke when the engine is cold or difficult to start CHOKE LEVER STARTER GRIP Pull this grip to start the engine STARTER GRIP THROTTLE LEVER ENGINE SPEED Use the throttle lever to select engine speed In normal operation use the FAST position THROTTLE LEVER SHIFT LEVER Use
13. ake it in a sealed container to your local service station for reclamation Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground 26 ap SPARK PLUG SERVICE Recommended spark plug BPR5ES NGK W16EPR U ND To ensure proper engine operation the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits 1 Remove the spark plug cap 2 Use the wrench supplied in the tool kit to remove the spark plug 3 Visually inspect the spark plug Discard it if the insulator is cracked or chipped 4 Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge 0 7 0 8 0 027 0 031 in Correct as necessary by bending the side electrode 5 Thread the plug in by hand to prevent cross threading 6 Tighten new spark plug 1 2 turn with the wrench to compress the washer you are reusing a plug it should only take 1 8 1 4 turn after the plug seats CAUTION The spark plug must be securely tightened An improperly tightened plug can become very hot and possibly damage the engine e Never use a spark plug with an improper heat range PLUG GAP s xX SPARK PLUG WRENCH 27 TRACK ADJUSTMENT Track model only Clean and thaw the tracks before ad justment The tracks cannot be cor rectly adjusted if clogged with snow or debris or coated with ice Check track deflection midway bet ween the wheels When correctly ad justed the track will deflect 19 25 mm 3 4 1 in when pressed with a force of 15 Kg
14. ce then pull briskly STARTER GRIP CAUTION Don t allow the to snap back return it gently by hand Otherwise the starting mechanism might be damaged While the engine is in operation don t pull the starter grip or damage may result 19 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 CHOKE LEVER 20 6 SNOWBLOWER OPERATION 1 Move the throttle lever p 10 to the FAST position for normal operation 2 Move the shift lever p 10 to select the desired drive speed SPEED WITH eon LEVER IN THE FAST POSITION Wheel type Track type 1 0 43 m s 1 41 ft s 0 28 m s 0 92 ft s 2 0 74 mis 2 43 ft s 0 47 m s 1 54 ft s 1 01 m s 3 31 ft s 1 10 m s 3 61 ft s R 0 68 m s 2 23 ft s 0 74 m s 2 43 ft s CAUTION Be sure to set the shift lever into the groove Do not shift bet ween forward and reverse speeds while the machine is in motion NOTE Low speed 1 is recommended for removing deep or hard packed snow 3 Track model only Use the height adjustment pedal 14 to adjust the height and angle of the machine 4 Adjust the chute direction p 12 and chute guide angle p 12 5 Squeeze the auger clutch lever and drive clutch lever p 11 to propel the machine and commence snow clearing High Altitude
15. ilter screen Clean Check Replace if necessary omo 1 2 1 2 O 1 2 Every 3 years 2 Check Readjust 2 NOTE 1 These parts require more frequent inspection and replacement under heavy use 2 These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda dealer unless the owner has the proper tools and is mechanically proficient See the Honda Shop Manual for service information 24 TOOL KIT 6 SPARK PLUG WRENCH WRENCH HANDLE 14 10 mm WRENCH 14 12 mm WRENCH TOOL BAG eee 25 ENGINE OIL CHANGE Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining 1 Remove the drain plug and filler and drain the oil Retighten the plu securely 2 Fill the crankcase with the recommended oil see 17 and check the level OIL CAPACITY 0 6 0 63 US qt 0 53 Imp qt OIL FILLER CAP CAUTION Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in tact with the skin for prolonged periods Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil NOTE Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment We suggest you t
16. now gradually For best efficiency clear snow before it melts refreezes and hardens DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER Squeeze to engage the drive mechanism AUGER CLUTCH LEVER Squeeze to engage the snow blowing mechanism 22 7 STOPPING THE ENGINE To stop the engine in an emergency turn the engine switch OFF immediately 1 Turn the throttle lever to the SLOW position and turn the engine switch to the OFF position ENGINE SWITCH 2 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF positon FUEL VALVE High altitude operation At high altitude the standard carburetor air fuel mixture will be excessive ly rich Performance will decrease and fuel consumption will increase High altitude performance can be improved by installing a smaller diameter main fuel jet in the carburetor and readjusting the pilot screw If you always operate the snowblower at altitudes higher than 6 000 feet above sea level have your authorized Honda Snowblower dealer perform these carburetor modifications Even with suitable carburetor jetting engine horsepower will decrease ap proximately 3 5 for each 1 000 foot increase in altitude The affect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modifica tion is made CAUTION Operation of the snowblower at an altitude lower than the car buretor is jetted for may result in reduced performance overheating and serious engine damage caused by an excessively lean air f
17. tain alcohol 16 ENGINE OIL LEVEL Inspection With the snowblower on a level surface remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean Insert the dipstick into the filler neck but do not screw it in Remove the dipstick and check the oil level If the level is low fill to the top of the oil filler neck with the recommended oil 10W 30 C 20 0 20 40 50 F 20 10 0 10 C UPPER LIMIT LOWER LIMIT OIL FILLER CAP AND DIPSTICK OIL CAPACITY 0 6 0 63 US qt 0 53 Imp qt RECOMMENDED OIL Use high detergent premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U S automobile manufacturers requirements for service classification SE or SF Motor oils classified SE or SF will show this designation on the con tainer Select the appropriate oil viscosity for the average temperature in your area as shown in the chart above SAE 5W 30 is recommended for general all temperature use CAUTION e Engine oil a major factor affecting engine performance and service life Non detergent or vegetable oils are not recommended Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage 17 5 STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Turn the engine switch to the ON position 18 3 cold weather and when the engine is cold move the choke to the CLOSE position CHOKE LEVER 4 Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistan
18. the shift lever to select drive speed or direction LOW SPEED MEDIUM SPEED HIGH SPEED NEUTRAL REVERSE 10 AUGER CLUTCH LEVER AND DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER Use these controls to engage the snow blowing mechanism and or the drive mechanism DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER Squeeze to engage the AUGER CLUTCH LEVER drive mechanism Squeeze to engage the snow blowing mechanism NOTE When both levers are squeezed the drive clutch lever locks the auger clutch lever down Releasing the drive clutch lever then unlocks and releases the auger clutch lever LOCKED Both levers squeezed The auger clutch lever remains locked down so long as one hand continues to squeeze the drive clutch lever 11 CHUTE CRANK Use the chute crank to turn the snow discharge chute right or left 5 NE To throw snow to the right DS S MVE throw snow 10 the left CHUTE GUIDE The chute guide controls the snow discharge angle High and far CHUTE GUIDE HANDLE Low and near___ CHUTE GUIDE 12 SKID PLATE Adjust the skid plates for the auger housing ground clearance best suited to your snow removal conditions AUGER HOUSING GUARD SKID PLATE RECOMMENDED AUGER HOUSING SNOW REMOVAL CONDITIONS GROUND CLEARANCE 6 8 0 24 0 31 in 10 30 mm 0 39 1 18 in O 5 0 0 20 in For general use
19. uel mixture 23 8 MAINTENANCE The purpose of inspection and maintenance is to keep the snowblower in the best operating condition Inspect or service as scheduled in the table below Shut off the engine before performing inspection and maintenance and remove the spark plug wire from the plug so the engine cannot be started If the engine must be run make sure the area is well ventilated The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas CAUTION Place the snowblower level surface before performing inspection and maintenance e Use only genuine HONDA parts or their equivalent The use of replace ment parts which are not of equivalent quality may damage the snowblower MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICE PERIOD EACH USE ITEM Check level First 20 hours BEFORE BEFORE 5 YEARS STORAGE operation OPERATION Engine oil Spark plug Track Clean Readjust Adjust Auger and blower auger housing Check lock bolt Bolts nuts fasteners Check Fuel strainer cup Clean Fuel tank and carburetor Anti corrosion oil Drain Apply oil Auger clutch cable Adjust 10 1 2 Drive clutch cable Throttle cable Adjust Adjust Drive belt Check Readjust Friction disc rubber Check Fuel line Valve clearance Fuel tank and f
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