Honda Power Equipment HS724.HS928 User Manual 2

Owner’s Manual

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DIC F101

SNOWBLOWER

HS724%HS928%HS1132

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

Keep this owner’s manual handy, so you can refer to it any time. This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the snowblower and should remain with the snowblower if resold.

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your selection of a Honda snowblower. We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest snowblowers on the market.

We want to help you get the best results from your new snowblower and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do that; please read it carefully.

As you read this manual, you will find information preceded by a

symbol. That information is intended to help you avoid

damage to your snowblower, other property, or the environment.

We suggest you read the warranty policy to fully understand its coverage and your responsibilities of ownership. The warranty policy is a separate document that should have been given to you by your dealer.

When your snowblower needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing Honda snowblowers. Your Honda servicing dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns.

Best Wishes, Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

INTRODUCTION

A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. And using this snowblower safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining a snowblower. You must use your own good judgment.

You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

on the snowblower.

Safety Labels

Safety Messages

of three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

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preceded by a safety alert symbol and one

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These signal words mean:

You WILL KILLED SERIOUSLY HURT

you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN KILLED SERIOUSLY HURT

you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN HURT

instructions.

such as

Safety Headings

Safety Section

Instructions

This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it carefully.

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such as

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how to use this snowblower correctly and safely.

be or if

be if you don’t follow

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

SNOWBLOWER SAFETY

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............................................................................................CONTROLS .11

.........................................................................................Fuel Gauge .11

.......................................................................................Chute Crank .12

........................................................................................Starter Grip .12

.......................................................................................Choke Knob .13

..........................................................................................Shift Lever .13

..........................................................................................Foot Pedal .14

.............................................................................................FEATURES .17

.........................................................................................Work Light .17

..............................................................................................OPERATION .21

...............................................................................................TOOL KIT .36

...........................................................................................REFUELING .38

...........................................................................SNOWBLOWER SAFETY .5

..................................................IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .5

.................................................................SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS .8

............................................................................CONTROL & FEATURES .9

.............................................COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS .9

................................................................................Fuel Valve Lever .11

....................................................................................Engine Switch .11

....................................................................................Throttle Lever .12

................................................................Discharge Deflector Lever .14

....................................Drive Clutch Lever and Auger Clutch Lever .15

............................................................Transmission Release Lever .16

............................................................................Snow Clearing Bar .17

...............................................................................BEFORE OPERATION .18

................................................ARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED? .18

.........................................IS YOUR SNOWBLOWER READY TO GO? .18

..........................Check the General Condition of the Snowblower .19

...............................................................................Check the Engine .19

.................................................................CHECK YOUR WORK AREA .20

.......................................................SNOWBLOWING PRECAUTIONS .21

......................................................................STARTING THE ENGINE .21

......................................................................STOPPING THE ENGINE .26

................................................................................CLEANING SNOW .29

........................................................................SNOW-CLEARING TIPS .32

..............................................................REMOVING OBSTRUCTIONS .33

........................................................SERVICING YOUR SNOWBLOWER .34

.............................................THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE .34

......................................................................MAINTENANCE SAFETY .35

................................................................MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .37

...............................................................FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS .39

CONTENTS

SERVICING YOUR SNOWBLOWER (continued)

..................................................................ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK .40

...........................................................................ENGINE OIL CHANGE .41

....................................................ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS .42

.............................................HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .43

.........................................................................SPARK PLUG SERVICE .45

.........................................................................TRACK ADJUSTMENT .47

.................................................................................TIRE INSPECTION .48

..................................................AUGER AND BLOWER INSPECTION .48

...............................................................SKID SHOES AND SCRAPER .50

..................................................................................................STORAGE .52

....................................................................STORAGE PREPARATION .52

.............................................................................................Cleaning .52

.....................................................................................................Fuel .53

..........................................................................................Engine Oil .56

....................................................................................................Tires .56

...................................................................STORAGE PRECAUTIONS .57

..................................................................REMOVE FROM STORAGE .57

......................................................................................TRANSPORTING .58

....................................................................................BEFORE LOADING .58

...................................................................................................LOADING .59

.......................................TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS .60

.............................................................................ENGINE PROBLEMS .60

........................................................................Engine Will Not Start .60

..........................................................................Engine Lacks Power .61

..............................................................................DRIVER PROBLEMS .62

...........................................................Snowblower Does Not Move .62

...............................................................SNOWBLOWER PROBLEMS .63

.......................................................Snowblower Does Not Operate .63

..........................................TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION .65

................................................................TECHNICAL INFORMATION .65

..................................................................Serial Number Locations .65

............................................Emission Control System Information .67

.............................................................................................Air Index .69

....................................................................................Specifications .70

...............................................................CONSUMER INFORMATION .73

...........................................................................Honda Publications .73

.........................................................Customer Service Information .74

.............................QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION .Inside back cover

......................................SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE .49

....................Carburetor Modification for High Altitude Operation .66

SNOWBLOWER SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Honda snowblowers are designed to clear snow from driveways and walkways. Other uses can result in injury to the operator or damage to the snowblower and other property.

Most mishaps with snowblowers can be prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the snowblower. The most common hazards, are discussed below, along with the best way to protect yourself and others.

Avoid Rotating Auger

The snowblower auger can cause serious cuts and even amputate fingers, hands, toes, or feet. Keep away from the auger whenever the engine is running. If you need to work around the snowblower to clear snow for any reason, always shut off the engine. If the snow discharge chute becomes clogged, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap. Use the snow clearing bar or a wooden stick to remove the obstructions. Never put your hand into the snow discharge chute while the engine is running; serious personal injury could result.

Clear Operation Area

The snowblower can throw rocks and other objects with enough force to cause serious injury. Before operating the snowblower, carefully inspect the area and remove any visible stones, sticks, bones, nails, pieces of wire, and other loose objects. Never use the snowblower to clear snow from a gravel road or driveway, as rocks may be picked up and ejected. They may cause injury to bystanders.

SNOWBLOWER SAFETY

Keep Shields in Place

Guards and shields are designed to protect you from being hit by thrown objects and to keep you from touching hot engine parts and moving components. For your safety and the safety of others, keep all shields in place when the engine is running.

Adjust the snow discharge chute to avoid hitting the operator, bystanders, windows, and other objects with ejected 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.

Refuel with Care

Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode. Allow the engine to cool if the snowblower has been in operation. Refuel only outdoors in a well-ventilated area with the engine OFF. Never fill the fuel tank byond the maximum fill mark. Never smoke near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away. Always store gasoline in an approved container.

Turn Engine OFF When Not Operating the Snowblower

If you need to leave the snowblower for any reason, even just to inspect the area ahead, always turn the engine off.

Operation on Slopes

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 bystandars.

SNOWBLOWER SAFETY

Operating Conditions

Do not use the snowblower when visibility is poor. Under conditions of poor visibility, there is a greater risk of striking an obstacle or causing injury. Adjust the snow discharge chute to avoid hitting passing bystanders or vehicles. Stay clear of the snow discharge chute while the engine is running.

Operating Near Roads

Always watch for vehicle traffic when operating the snowblower near roads and driveways. Never operate the snowblower on public roads.

Operator Responsibility

Know how to stop the snowblower quickly in case of emergency. Understand the use of all snowblower controls.

Never permit anyone to operate the snowblower without proper instruction. Do not let children operate the snowblower. 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.

While operating the snowblower, hold the handle firmly, and walk, don’t run. Wear suitable winter boots that resist slipping.

SNOWBLOWER SAFETY

SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS

These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda snowblower dealer for a replacement.

CONTROLS & FEATURES

COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS

Use the two illustrations on these pages to locate and identify the most frequently used controls.

Track type

DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR

SNOW DISCHARGE CHUTE

CHOKE KNOB (HS1132 only)

ENGINE SWITCH

TRANSMISSION FLUID RESERVOIR

FUEL VALVE

CHUTE CRANK

AUGER CLUTCH LEVER DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER

DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR LEVER

FUEL TANK CAP

AUGER

STARTER GRIP

SHIFT LEVER

THROTTLE LEVER

MUFFLER

TRACK

WORK LIGHT (equipped type)

AC STARTER BUTTON

(TAS, WAS type)

ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP

SNOW CLEARING BAR (equipped type)

AC OUTPUT TERMINAL (for optional light kit )

FOOT PEDAL

FRAME SERIAL NUMBER

TRANSMISSION RELEASE LEVER

SKID PLATE

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

CONTROLS & FEATURES

Wheel type

DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR

SNOW DISCHARGE CHUTE

AUGER

STARTER GRIP

DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR LEVER

FUEL TANK CAP

AUGER CLUTCH LEVER

DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER

SHIFT LEVER

THROTTLE LEVER

MUFFLER

WHEEL

ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP

ENGINE SWITCH

TRANSMISSION FLUID RESERVOIR

FUEL VALVE

CHUTE CRANK

FRAME SERIAL NUMBER

TRANSMISSION RELEASE LEVER

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

SNOW CLEARING BAR (equipped type)

SKID PLATE

CONTROLS

Fuel Valve Lever

CONTROLS & FEATURES

The fuel valve opens and closes the fuel line leading from the fuel tank to the carburetor. Make sure that the fuel valve is positioned exactly at either the ON or OFF position. When the snowblower is not in use, always leave the fuel valve in the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.

Engine Switch

The engine switch controls the ignition system. The key (if equipped) can only be inserted and removed when turned to OFF.

OFF Stops the engine.

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ON Running position, and for

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starting with the recoil starter.

FUEL VALVE LEVER

OOFFFF

OFF

ENGINE SWITCH

Fuel Gauge (equipped type)

The fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel in the tank. When the fuel gauge needle enters the ‘‘E’’ range, refill the tank as soon as possible.

FUEL GAUGE

CONTROLS & FEATURES

Choke Knob

(HS1132 only)

The choke knob opens and closes the choke valve in the carburetor.

The CLOSED position enriches the fuel mixture for starting a cold engine.

The OPEN position provides the correct fuel mixture for operation after starting, and for restarting a warm engine.

CHOKE KNOB

CLOSED

OPEN

Shift Lever

The shift lever selects F (FORWARD), N (NEUTRAL), or R (REVERSE).

The shift lever also controls the transmission drive ratio; moving the lever farther from NEUTRAL increases drive speed. While clearing snow, use the shift lever to control drive speed, so you can leave the throttle lever in the FAST position for best snow-clearing performance.

R (Reverse)

N (Neutral)

SHIFT LEVER

F (Forward)

CONTROLS & FEATURES

Discharge Deflector Lever

The discharge deflector lever controls the snow discharge angle.

HIGH AND FAR

LOW AND NEAR

DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR

DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR LEVER

HIGH AND FAR

LOW AND NEAR

Foot Pedal (track type only)

Use the pedal for adjusting the height and angle of the machine in relation to the tracks.

Hold the handles and step on the pedal.

Raise or lower the machine to the desired position and release the pedal.

LOW Smooth, ice-covered surfaces only.

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MIDDLE Normal use. HIGH Deep snow or for transporting the snowblower.

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FOOT PEDAL

HIGH

MIDDLE

LOW

CONTROLS & FEATURES

Drive Clutch Lever and Auger Clutch Lever

Use these controls to engage the snow blowing mechanism and/or the drive mechanism.

AUGER CLUTCH LEVER Squeeze to engage the snow blowing mechanism.

DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER Squeeze to engage the drive transmission.

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.

DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER

LOCKED

Both levers squeezed

The auger clutch lever remains locked down as long as one hand continues to squeeze the drive clutch lever.

CONTROLS & FEATURES

Transmission Release Lever

The transmission release lever has two positions, RELEASED and ENGAGED. Set the lever in the ENGAGED position for self-propelled operation. Set it in the RELEASED position when pushing the snowblower with the engine stopped.

Operating the transmission release lever while the engine is running can damage the transmission.

Stop the engine.

Set the shift lever in the ‘‘N’’ (Neutral) position.

Set the lever in the ENGAGED or RELEASED position.

Pushing or towing the snowblower with the transmission release control in the engaged position will damage the hydrostatic transmission.

RELEASED ENGAGED

TRANSMISSION RELEASE LEVER

FEATURES

Work Light

CONTROLS & FEATURES

HS1132

HS724, HS928

Standard

Optional Kit

The light comes ON while the engine is running, and it goes OFF when the engine stops. The light does not come ON when the engine switch is turned ON unless the engine is started. The light can be adjusted up or down.

Snow Clearing Bar (equipped type)

If the snow discharge chute or snow blowing mechanism becomes restricted, stop the engine and use this bar to remove the obstruction.

After clearing the obstruction, wipe the bar clean, and store it in the holders.

WORK LIGHT

SNOW CLEARING BAR

Before removing the obstruction, be sure to stop the engine, and make sure that all rotating parts have come to a complete stop. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug.

HOLDERS

BEFORE OPERATION

ARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED?

Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will significantly reduce your risk of injury.

Knowledge

Read and understand this manual. Know what the controls do and how to operate them.

Familiarize yourself with the snowblower and its operation before you begin using it. Know how to quickly shut off the snowblower in case of an emergency.

IS YOUR SNOWBLOWER READY TO GO?

For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it is very important to take a few moments before you operate the snowblower to check its condition. Be sure to take care of any problem you find, or have your servicing dealer correct it, before you operate the snowblower.

Improperly maintaining this snowblower, or failing to correct a problem before operation, could cause a malfunction in which you could be seriously injured.

Always perform a pre-operation inspection before each operation, and correct any problem.

Before beginning your pre-operation checks, be sure the snowblower is on a level surface and the engine switch is in the OFF position.

BEFORE OPERATION

Check the General Condition of the Snowblower:

Look around and underneath the snowblower for signs of oil or gasoline leaks.

Check the auger house and the discharge chute for accumulation of packed snow or ice. Clean the auger housing and discharge chute before starting the snowblower.

Look for signs of damage.

Check each control for proper operation.

Check the auger and blower for loose or broken bolts. If broken, replace them with new ones (page ).

Check the skid shoes and scraper for wear. Replace them if necessary (page ).

Check that all nuts, bolts, screws are tightened.

Check the Engine

Check the oil level (page ).

Check the fuel level (page ). Starting with a full tank will help to eliminate or reduce operating interruptions for refueling.

Check the hydrostatic fluid level in the reservoir (page ). Use only Honda Hydrostatic Fluid.

BEFORE OPERATION

CHECK YOUR WORK AREA

For your safety and the safety of others, always inspect the area before operating the snowblower.

Objects

Anything which can be picked up by the augers and thrown is a potential hazard to you and others. Look for things like stones, sticks, bones, nails, and wire, and remove them from the work area.

People and Pets

People and animals near the work area can move into your snowblowers path or into a position where they could be struck by thrown objects. Clear the area of people, especially children and pets. Their safety is your responsibility.

Work Area

Check the condition of the snow. Adjust your snowblower ground speed (not engine speed) and snowblowing swath accordingly.

Check the skid shoes for proper adjustment. Adjust the skid shoes to obtain the auger ground clearance for the type of surface the snowblower will be operated over (page ).51

OPERATION

SNOWBLOWING PRECAUTIONS

Before operating the snowblower for the first time, please review both the

SNOWBLOWER SAFETY

OPERATION

Even if you have operated other snowblowers, take time to become familiar with how this snowblower works, and practice in a safe area until you build up your skills.

Never tamper with or alter any of the controls or safety devices on the snowblower.

For your safety, do not start or operate the engine in an enclosed area such as a garage. Your snowblower’s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness or death.

chapter (page ).

Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can build up to dangerous levels in closed areas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness or death.

chapter (page ) and the

BEFORE

Never run the generator in a closed, or even partly closed area where people may be present.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Move the shift lever to ‘‘N’’ (Neutral) position.1.

N (Neutral)

SHIFT LEVER

OPERATION

Set the transmission release lever in the ENGAGED position (page ).

ENGAGED

TRANSMISSION RELEASE LEVER

Turn the fuel valve to the ON

3. position. Be sure that the drain knob is tightened securely.

In cold weather and when the engine is cold, follow the procedures below.

HS724/HS928:

Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE position.

FUEL VALVE

DRAIN KNOB

THROTTLE LEVER

CHOKE

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