user manual

16
TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Electric starter does not operate
Starter operates, but the engine will not start
Engine runs, but snowthrower doesn't operate
Engine has low power
Snow not discharging properly
Engine stalls when the auger clutch lever is engaged
Possible cause Correction
No electric power from
the outlet.
Try a known good electrical outlet or
start the engine by using the recoil
starter.
Defective power cord. Try another power cord or start the
engine using the recoil starter.
Possible cause Correction
Fuel valve is OFF. Turn the fuel valve to ON (page 6).
Stale or old fuel. Be sure the tank has fresh fuel.
Drain the carburetor (page 15).
Spark plug cap is off. Make sure the cap is connected.
Improper gap or
deposits in the spark
plug gap.
Verify the spark plug is free of
deposits and has the proper gap
(page 12).
Possible cause Correction
Auger paddles are worn
out.
Replace the auger paddles.
Auger clutch lever is not
engaged.
Engage the auger clutch lever by
pulling it toward the handlebar.
Drive clutch lever free
play is excessive.
Adjust the free play (page 13).
Auger not engaging
because the drive belt is
worn, broken, or not on
the pulleys.
See you servicing Honda
snowthrower dealer.
Possible cause Correction
Fast ground speed puts
excessive load on the
engine.
Reduce your walking speed.
Wet, deep snow puts an
excessive load on the
engine.
Reduce the snowthrowing swath.
Discharge chute is
restricted.
Clear the discharge chute of
obstructions (page 9).
Spark plug cap is not
secure.
Make sure the spark plug cap is
securely connected.
Improper electrode gap
or deposits on the gap.
Verify the spark plug is free of
deposits and has the proper gap
(page 12).
Choke in the wrong
position.
Make sure the choke is in the OPEN
position (page 8).
Stale or old fuel. Be sure the tank has fresh fuel.
Drain the carburetor (page 15).
Possible cause Correction
Discharge chute is
restricted.
Clear the discharge chute of
obstructions (page 9).
Foreign object stopping
the auger from rotating.
Remove the foreign object.
Auger not engaging
because the drive belt is
worn, broken, or not on
the pulleys.
See servicing Honda snowthrower
dealer.
Swath is too wide for
wet, deep snow
conditions.
Reduce snowblowing swath.
Snowthrower is moving
too fast for snow
conditions.
Reduce your walking speed.
Possible cause Correction
Discharge chute is
restricted.
Clear the discharge chute and auger
housing of obstructions (page 9).
Foreign object is
stopping the auger from
rotating.
The auger is frozen.