HONDA HS520A - Manual (Page 4)

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CONTROLS
Fuel Valve
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
snowthrower 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 HS520A has
an OFF-ON-OFF switch,
while the HS520AS has a
key that controls an
OFF-ON switch.
OFF — Stops the engine.
ON — Running position, and for starting with the recoil or electric
starter (HS520AS).
Starter Button
(HS520AS)
The starter button is used to
operate the electric starter when
a household extension cord is
plugged into the starter box.
Starter Grip
Pull this grip to start the engine.
Choke Knob
The choke knob is used to open
or close the choke. CLOSED is
used when the engine is cold.
The OPEN position provides the
correct fuel mixture for operation
after the engine has warmed up,
and for starting a warm engine.
Chute Guide Handle
Use this control to guide the snow discharge angle and direction.
Auger Clutch Lever
When this lever is engaged,
the snowthrower auger
paddles begin to spin and the
snowthrower will move
forward.
Do not engage the auger
clutch lever on cleared ground
or the snowthrower will move
forward suddenly.
ON
OFF
HS520A HS520AS
OFF
OFF
ON OFF
ON
STARTER
BOX
STARTER
BUTTON
OPEN
CLOSED
HIGH
AND
FAR
LOW AND NEAR
LEFT
RIGHT
ENGAGE
RELEASE