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15
It helps to hold a flashlight
under the snow thrower
between the shroud and
engine, shining towards the
carburetor bowl.
3. Use a long, flat-tip screwdriver
to loosen without removing
the drain screw until fuel starts
to drain.
Tip the snow thrower back on
the rear support to help drain
all the fuel from the tank.
Drain until the fuel tank is
empty, and then tighten the
drain screw.
Lubrication
Apply a small amount of grease to the following parts for lubrication
and rust prevention.
Cleaning
Rinse the auger housing and wheels with a garden hose. Wipe the
rest of the snow thrower with a moist rag.
Storage Location
If your snow thrower will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition. Select a well-ventilated dry storage area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater,
or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-producing electric
motor, or where power tools are operated.
Make sure the fuel valve is in the OFF position to reduce the
possibility of fuel leakage.
Place the snow thrower on a level surface. Tilting can cause fuel or oil
leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the snow thrower to
keep out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt
some materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A
nonporous cover will trap moisture around the snow thrower,
promoting rust and corrosion.
Removing From Storage
Check your snow thrower as described in BEFORE OPERATION
(page 5).
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine may smoke briefly at startup.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Electric Starter Will Not Operate
(AS type)
Starter Operates but the Engine Will
Not Start
Engine Runs but the Auger Does Not
Operate
DRAIN SCREW
DRAIN PAN
CHUTE
TENSION BOLTS
(AM type only)
Possible cause Correction
No electric power from
the outlet.
Try a known good electrical outlet or
start the engine by using the recoil
starter.
Defective power cord. Try another power cord or start the
engine using the recoil starter.
Possible cause Correction
Engine switch is OFF. Turn the engine switch ON.
Fuel valve is OFF. Turn the fuel valve ON (page 7).
Stale or old fuel. Be sure the tank has fresh fuel.
Drain the carburetor (page 14).
Spark plug cap is off. Make sure the cap is connected.
Improper gap or
deposits in the spark
plug gap.
Verify the spark plug is free of
deposits and has the proper gap
(page 12).
Possible cause Correction
Auger paddles are worn
out.
Replace the auger paddles.
Auger clutch lever is not
engaged.
Engage the auger clutch lever by
pulling it toward the handlebar.
Clutch lever free play is
excessive.
Adjust the free play (page 12).
Auger not engaging
because the drive belt is
worn, broken, or not on
the pulleys.
See you servicing Honda snow
thrower dealer.
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