HONDA HS520A - Manual (Page 8)

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Be sure to hold the plug when
disconnecting the power cord from
the electrical outlet or starter box.
Do not disconnect by pulling on
the power cord.
b. Turn the engine switch to the ON
position.
c. Push the starter button until the
engine starts. After the engine
starts, disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet,
and then from the starter box.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the starter, do not operate the starter
for more than 15 seconds. If the engine fails to start, release
the button and allow the starter to cool for 10 minutes before
operating it again.
Manual (Pull) Starting
a. Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
b. Pull the starter grip slowly
until you feel resistance,
then pull briskly.
c. Return the starter grip
gently.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the
recoil starter, do not allow the
starter grip to snap back
against the starter bracket.
Return it gently to prevent
damage. Do not pull the starter
grip while the engine is running. The starter could be damaged.
4. Let the engine warm up for several minutes. If the choke knob has
been pulled to the CLOSED position to start the engine, gradually
push it to the OPEN position as the engine warms up.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
To stop the engine in an emergency, turn the engine switch to the OFF
position. Under normal conditions, use the following procedure.
1. Release the auger clutch
lever. The auger will stop
operation.
2. Turn the engine switch to
the OFF position.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the
OFF position.
CLEARING SNOW
1. Press down on the handlebar to raise the front of the snowthrower
slightly. Roll the snowthrower over to the area to be cleared.
2. Use the chute guide handle
(page 4) 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 the
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.
ON
ON
ON
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RELEASE
OFF
OFF
OFF
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OFF
ENGAGE
AUGER
TILT FORWARD SLIGHTLY