Taking care of unexpected problems 37 – HONDA HS520AS User Manual
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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
37
DRIVE PROBLEMS
Engine has low power
Possible cause
Correction
Check ground speed.
Fast ground speed when
blowing wet, deep snow puts
excessive load on engine.
Operate at slower ground
speed.
Snowthrowing swath too
wide for snow conditions.
Wet, deep snow can put an
excessive load on engine.
Reduce snowthrowing
swath.
Check auger housing.
Discharge chute restricted.
Clear discharge chute
obstructions (page18).
Check spark plug.
Spark plug cap not secure.
Improper electrode gap or
deposits on gap.
Make sure spark plug cap is
securely connected.
Verify the spark plug is free
of deposits and has proper
gap.
Check choke
position.
Choke in wrong position.
Make sure the choke is in
the OPEN position
(page10).
Check fuel condition.
Stale or old fuel.
Be sure tank has fresh fuel.
Drain carburetor (page32).
Engine runs, but
snowthrower doesn't
operate
Possible cause
Correction
Check auger paddle
Auger paddles worn out
Replace auger paddles
Check auger clutch lever for
position.
Lever is not engaged.
Engage auger clutch lever
by pulling it toward
handlebar
Check drive clutch lever.
Drive clutch lever freeplay is
excessive
Adjust freeplay (page27)
Auger not engaging.
Drive belt worn, broken or
not on pulleys.
See servicing Honda
snowthrower dealer.
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