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16
Chute Does Not Turn
(A, AS type)
Engine Has Low Power
Snow Not Discharging Properly
Engine Stalls When the Clutch Lever
is Engaged
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Serial Number Locations
There are two serial numbers, one for the engine and one for the
snow thrower frame. Record the engine and frame serial numbers in
the space below. You will need these serial numbers when ordering
parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries.
Engine serial number: _________________________________
Frame serial number: __________________________________
Date of purchase: _____________________________________
Possible cause Correction
Chute, gears, or lever
are clogged or frozen.
Melt snow or clear obstruction from
unit.
If lever turns but chute
does not:
• Check control rod pin.
• Check for broken gears.
Possible cause Correction
Fast ground speed puts
excessive load on the
engine.
Reduce your walking speed.
Wet, deep snow puts an
excessive load on the
engine.
Reduce the snow throwing swath.
Discharge chute is
restricted.
Clear the discharge chute of
obstructions (page 12).
Spark plug cap is not
secure.
Make sure the spark plug cap is
securely connected.
Improper electrode gap
or deposits on the gap.
Verify the spark plug is free of
deposits and has the proper gap
(page 12).
Choke in the wrong
position.
Make sure the choke is in the OPEN
position (page 7).
Stale or old fuel. Be sure the tank has fresh fuel.
Drain the carburetor (page 14).
Possible cause Correction
Discharge chute is
restricted.
Clear the discharge chute of
obstructions (page 8).
Foreign object stopping
the auger from rotating.
Remove the foreign object (page 8).
Auger not engaging
because the drive belt is
worn, broken, or not on
the pulleys.
See servicing Honda snow thrower
dealer.
Swath is too wide for
wet, deep snow
conditions.
Reduce snow throwing swath.
Snow Thrower is
moving too fast for
snow conditions.
Reduce your walking speed.
Possible cause Correction
Discharge chute is
restricted.
Clear the discharge chute and auger
housing of obstructions (page 8).
Foreign object is
stopping the auger from
rotating.
The auger is frozen.
ENGINE
SERIAL NUMBER
FRAME
SERIAL NUMBER
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