HONDA HS520AS - Manual (Page 19)

OPERATION
17
CLEARING SNOW
1. Press down on the handlebar to raise the front of the snowthrower
slightly. Roll the snowthrower over to the snow area.
2. Use the chute guide handle (page10) to
adjust the direction for the discharged
snow to travel.
3. Engage the auger clutch lever. The
auger will begin to spin.
4. Tilt the snowthrower forward
slightly with handlebar to
engage the auger into the
snow. The auger will then pull
the snowthrower forward and
discharge the snow.
5. To stop, lower the handlebar
slightly, then release the
auger clutch lever.
SNOW-CLEARING TIPS
For best efficiency, clear snow before it melts, refreezes and hardens.
Do not reduce engine speed while clearing snow.
Operating tips for clearing hard or deep snow:
• Clear snow with a back and forth motion. Release the auger clutch
lever, then press down on the handlebar to raise the auger housing
when pulling the snowblower backwards.
• Clear a narrower swath. Make several passes with the auger
overlapping the cleared areas.
ENGAGE
AUGER
TILT FORWARD SLIGHTLY
HS520.book Page 17 Monday, May 14, 2001 12:36 PM