BEFOREUSINGTHE SNOWTHROWER,READTHEINSTRUCTIONS ON SAFETYANDCLEARLYUNDERSTANDTHEPROPER‘OPERAT- INGPROCEDURE. Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words: m Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of life if instructions are not followed. CAUTION: Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instruc- tions are not followed. NOTE: Gives helpful information. This manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and shou

AUGER HOUSING GUARD SNOW REMOVAL CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED AUGER HOUSING GROUND CLEARANCE For general use 6-8 mm (0.24-0.31 in) For use on uneven surfaces lo-30 mm (0.39-1.18 in) For use on flat surfaces 0-5 mm (O-0.20 in) NOTE: Track model only -The position of the height adjustment pedal (p. 14) also affects auger housing ground clearance. Set the height adjustment pedal in the middle position (II) before adjusting the skid plates. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PEDAL (Track model only) Use the pedal for adju

Place an approved gasoline container below the carburetor drain tube, and use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position. 2. Insert a long, flat-tip screwdriver into the access hole on the left side. Locate the carburetor drain screw near carburetor bowl. Loosen (don’t remove) the drain screw until the fuel starts to drain. Drain until the fuel tank is empty, then tighten the drain screw. DRAIN SCREW BBWARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be bu

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 snowthrower and should remain with the snowthrower if resold. The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Power Equipment Mfg, Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever. INTRODUCTION

All information in this publication is based on the latest product informa- tion available at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission. This manual should be considered a permanent part of the snowthrower and should remain with the snowthrower if it is resold. Pay special attention to statements preceded by th

’ l Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ig- nite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the engine. l Avoid repeated oc prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL If you decide to use a g’asoline containing alcohol (gasohol), be sure it’s octane rating is at least as high as that recommended by Honda. There are two types of “gasohol”: one containing ethanol, and

Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. High altitude performance can be improved by installing a smaller diameter main fuel jet in the carburetor and readjusting the pilot screw. If you always operate the snowblower at altitudes higher than 6,000 feet above sea level, have your authorized Honda Snowblower dealer perform these carburetor modifications. Even with suitable carburetor jetting, engine horsepower will decrease ap- proximately 3.5% for each 1,000 foot increase i

-All Rights Reserved I II I II I II I Ill Thank you for purchasing a Honda snowthrower. We want to help you get the best results from your new snowthrower and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do that; please read it carefully. This owner’s manual describes the operation and maintenance of HONDA snowthrower: HS621 All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the

Clean any dirt from around the spark plug base, then remove the spark plug. b. Install the spark plug in the plug cap. c. Turn the engine switch on. d.Ground the side electrode at any engine ground and crank the engine to see if sparks jump across the gap. B Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. If ignited, gasoline can burn you severely. l Be sure there is no spilled fuel near the engine. l Place the spark plug away from the spark plug hole. e. If there are no sparks, replace the plug. If

is Hydrostatic transmission fluid Check the hydrostatic fluid level in the reservoir. Hydrostatic fluid expands and contracts with changes in temperature. The UPPER and LOWER level marks on the reservoir are calibrated for room temperature fluid. lt is normal for the fluid level to rise above the UPPER level mark when snowblower operation warms the transmission. When checking the level of cold fluid, below room temperature, refer to the temperature chart for appropriate fluid levels. At temperat