- Honda Snow Thrower Owner's Manual

OPERATION

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

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