Honda Power Equipment HS50 User Manual
Owner's Manual
SNOW BLOWER
HS50
©1983 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. — All Rights Reserved
Thank you for purchasing a Honda snowblower.
This manual covers operation and maintenance of the HS.50 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 remain
with the snowblower when sold.
Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words:
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m Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal 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.
m The Honda snowblower is 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.
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CONTENTS
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SAFETY
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2.
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION AND FUNCTION
Engineswitchknob
Fuel valve knob
Chokeknob
Starter grip
Throttle lever
Shift lever
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Auger clutch lever and drive clutch lever
Chute crank
Chute guide
Skidplate
Height adjustment pedal
3.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK
Fuellevel
Engine oil level
4.
STARTING THE ENGINE
SNOWBLOWER OPERATION
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STOPPING THE ENGINE
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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance schedule
Toolkit
Engineoilchange
Spark plug service
Track adjustment (Track model only)
8.
STORAGE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
10.
SPECIFICATIONS
11.
WARRANTY SERVICE
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1. SAPETY
To ensure safe operation -
* Read this owner’s manual thoroughly and understand the operating procedure
before using the snowblower. Never permit anyone to operate the snowblower
without proper instructions.
* Do not allow children to operate the snowblower. Keep children and pets away
from the area of operation.
* Be properly dressed in winter clothing. Wear slip-proof winter boots.
* Before operating the snowblower, inspect the area you are going to clear of snow.
Remove doormats, sleds, sticks, boards, wires and other obstacles before using the
snowblower.
* Never clear snow from gravel road or drive as rocks are picked up and thrown.
* Don’t use the snowblower where visibility is bad, or at nighttime under poor light-
ing conditions.
* Inspect the snowblower before operating it. If it is malfunctioning, repair it before
operating it.
* Be careful in turning the direction of the snowblower, while operating it on a slope.
Do not use the snowblower to remove snow from roofs and from steep slopes.
* The snowblower may not stand by itself on slopes; do not leave it unattended.
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* Adjust the snow chute to avoid hitting bystanders, windows, etc. with thrown
snow. Stay clear of the discharge opening.
* While operating the snowblower, always hold the handle firmly and walk. Don’t
run.
* If people or pets suddenly appear in front of the snowblower, while it is in opera-
tion, immediately release the auger and drive clutch levers.,
* When you hit an obstacle while operating the snowblower, stop the engine imme-
diately and check the machinery for damage. Don’t operate a damaged machine
because you may cause an accident.
* Before unclogging the discharge guide, turn the engine OFF.
* Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide.
Never run the snowblower in an enclosed area.
Be sure to provide adequate ventilation.
* Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Refuel in
a well ventilated area with the engine stopped.
* When transporting the snowblower, turn the Fuel valve OFF and keep the snow-
blower level to prevent fuel spillage.
2. ~~MP~~NT~DENTIFI~ATI~NANDFUNCTI~N
<WHEEL TYPES
SPARK PLUG
CHUTE GUIDE
FUEL cApl(
GRIP
CHUTE
AUGER
DRIVE CLUTCH
LEVER
AUGER CLUTCH LEVER
CHOKE KNO
FUEL VALVE
KNOB
ENGINE SWITCH
STARTER GRIP
CHUTE CRANK
ENGINE OIL
DRAIN PLUG
Q TRACK TYPE >
SPARK PLUG
CHUTE GUIDE
GRIP
AUGER CLUTCH LEVER
CHUTE CRANK
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STARTER GRIP
SHIFT LEVER
DRIVE CLUTCH
CHOKE KNO
ENGINE SWITCH
HEIGHT ADJUST
MENT PEDAL
INE OIL
mER CAP
-SKID
PLATE
ENGINE OIL
DRAIN PLUG
ENGINE SWITCH KNOB
Use the engine switch to START and STOP the engine.
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ENGINE SWITCH KNOB
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FUEL VALVE KNOB
This knob opens and closes the fuel line leading from the fuel tank to the carburetor.
Make sure that the knob is positioned exactly on either the ON or OFF position.
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NOTE: Before transporting snowblower be sure to turn the knob to OFF to pre-
vent possible fuel leaks.
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CHOKEKNOB
Use the choke knob when the engine is cold or difficult to start.
OPEN
STARTERGRIP
Pull this grip to start the engine.
CiiOKE KNOti”
STARTER GRIP
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THROTTLE LEVER (ENGINE SPEED)
Use the throttle lever to select the engine speed. In normal operation, use the “HIGH”
position.
ROTTLE LEVER
SHIFT LEVER
Use the shift lever to select drive speed or direction.
1: LOW SPEED
2: MEDIUM SPEED
3: HIGH SPEED
R: REVERSE
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SHIFT LEVER
AUGER CLUTCH LEVER AND DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER
Use these controls to engage the snow blowing mechanism and/or the drive mechanism.
DRIVE CLUTCH
AUGER CLUTCH
LEVER
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.
ueese to engage the
ve mechanism.
Both levers squeezed.
The auger clutch lever
remains locked down SO
long as one hand continues
to squeeze the drive clutch
lever.
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