Honda HS55, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...emain with the snowblower if it is sold Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words E i 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 instructions are not followed NOTE Gives helpful information If a problem should arise or if you have any ...

Page 3: ...E CRANK 12 CHUTE GUIDE 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SKID PLATE 13 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PEDAL TRACK MODEL ONLY 14 PRE OPERATION CHECK 15 FUEL LEVEL 15 ENGINE OIL LEVEL 17 STARTING THE ENGINE 18 SNOWBLOWER OPERATION 21 STOPPING THE ENGINE 23 l High altitude operation 23 MAINTENANCE 24 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 24 TOOL KIT 25 ENGINE OIL CHANGE 26 SPARK PLUG SERVICE 27 TRACK ADJUSTMENT TRACK MODEL ONLY 28 STORAGE ...

Page 4: ...f poor visibility there is a greater risk of striking an obstacle or causing injury l Never use the snowblower to clear snow from a gravel road or driveway as rocks may be picked up and thrown That may cause injury to bystanders l Adjust the snow discharge chute to avoid hitting the operator bystanders windows and other objects with thrown snow Stay clear of the snow discharge chute while the engi...

Page 5: ...y flammable and is explosive under certain condi tions Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks where the snowblower is refueled or where gasoline is stored Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped Do not overfill the fuel tank and make sure the filler cap is closed securely after refueling Never run the engine in a closed garage or confined area Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon...

Page 6: ... THROWER CLUTCH 2 STOP ENGINE I STOP ENGINE WAIT FOR All MOVEMENT TO STOP AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG IG NITION WIRE BEFORE SERVICING MACHINE lCHECK FOR SPILLLO FUEL OR FUEL LEAKS STOP ENGINE BEFORE REFUELING ICONTRitER GU L N Y A NI FUITE NI ESSENCE RCPANOUE SUR L APPAREIL ARAilER LE MOTEUR AVANT DE REFAIRE LE PLEIN DINSPECCIONAR PARR COMBUSTIBLE DERRAMAOO 0 ESCAPE PARAR MOTOR ANTES OE ECHAR b 5 ...

Page 7: ...ICATION AND FUNCTION WHEEL TYPE CHUTE GUIDE GRIP DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER SHIFT LEVER ENGINE SWITCH THROTTLE LEVER AUGER CLUTCH LEVER CHOKE LEVER FUEL VALVE CHUTE CRANK STARTER GRIP FILLER CAP ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG SKID PLATE 6 ...

Page 8: ... LEVER CHUTE GUIDE GRIP L 1 G d J h s SHIFT LEVER CHUTE AUGER ENGINE SWITCH AUGER CLUTCH LEVER f 1 TRACK ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP THROTTLE LEVER CHOKE LEVER FUEL VALVE CHUTE CRANK SKID PLATE HEIGHT ADJUSSMENT PEDAL ENGINE Oli DRAIN PLUG 7 ...

Page 9: ...NGINE SWITCH FUEL VALVE The fuel valve opens and closes the fuel line leading from the fuel tank to the carburetor Make sure that the valve is positioned exactly at either the ON or OFF position NOTE Before transporting the snowblower be sure to turn the fuel valve to OFF to prevent possible fuel leaks 8 ...

Page 10: ...CHOKE LEVER ROD Close the choke when the engine is cold or difficult to start STARTER GRIP Pull this grip to start the engine 9 ...

Page 11: ...EED Use the throttle lever to select engine speed In normal operation use the FAST position SHIFT LEVER Use the shift lever to select drive speed or direction 1 LOW SPEED 2 MEDIUM SPEED 3 HIGH SPEED N NEUTRAL R REVERSE SHI 10 ...

Page 12: ... mechanism DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER Squeeze to engage the drive mechanism NOTE When both levers are squeezed the drive clutch lever locks the auger clutch lever down Releasing the drive clutch lever then unlocks and releases the auger clutch lever LOCKED Both levers squeezed The auger clutch lever remains locked down so long as one hand continues to squeeze the drive clutch lever 11 ...

Page 13: ...ank to turn the snow discharge chute right or left To throw snow to the right To throw snow to the left CHUTE GUIDE The chute guide controls the snow discharge angle High and far CHUTE GUIDE HANDLE Low and near ____ CHUTE GUIDE 12 ...

Page 14: ... 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 before adjusting the skid plates 13 ...

Page 15: ...and anQle of the machine in relation to the tiacks 1 Hold the handles and step on the pedal 2 Raise or lower the machine to the desired position and release the pedal LOW Hard snow or fine finish MIDDLE Normal use HIGH Deep snow or for transporting the snowblower HIGH MIDDLE LOW 14 ...

Page 16: ...s extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped l Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the snowblower is refueled or where gasoline is stored l Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately and make sure the area is dry before starting t...

Page 17: ...containing more than 5 methanol even if it has cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors NOTE l Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels are not covered under Power Equipment Warranties Honda cannot endorse the use of fuels containing methanol since evidence of their suitability is as yet incomplete l Before purchasing fuel from an unfamiliar station try to ...

Page 18: ...IMIT LOWER LIMIT 3 RECOMMENDED OIL Use high detergent premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U S automobile manufacturers requirements for service classification SE or SF Motor oils classified SE or SF will show this designation on the con tainer Select the appropriate oil viscosity for the average temperature in your area as shown in the chart above SAE 5W 30 is recommended for gen...

Page 19: ...5 STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Turn the engine switchxo the ON position zx ENGlNj SWITCH 2 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position 18 ...

Page 20: ...ER 4 Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance then pull briskly STARTER GRIP CAUTION Don t ailow the rope to snap back return it gently by hand Otherwise the starting mechanism might be damaged While the engine is in operation don t pull the starter grip or damage may result 79 ...

Page 21: ...5 Let the engine warm up for several minutes If the choke has been turned to the CLOSE position r urn it gradually to the OPEN position as the engine warms up 20 ...

Page 22: ...hift bet ween forward and reverse speeds while the machine is in motion NOTE Low speed 1 is recommended for removing deep or hard packed snow 3 Track model only Use the height adjustment pedal p 14 to adjust the height and angle of the machine 4 Adjust the chute direction p 12 and chute guide angle p 12 5 Squeeze the auger clutch lever and drive clutch lever p 11 to propel the machine and commence...

Page 23: ...ism without using the drive mechanism squeeze the auger clutch lever only Do this if you wish to maneuver the machine manually while clearing snow l Squeeze both levers to propel the machine and clear snow simul taneously When both levers are squeezed the drive clutch lever locks the auger clutch lever down p 11 The auger clutch lever remains lock ed down so long as one hand continues to squeeze t...

Page 24: ...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 in altitude The affect of altitude on horsepo...

Page 25: ...ng inspection and maintenance l Use only genuine HONDA parts or their equivalent The use of replace ment parts which are not of equivalent quality may damage the snowblower MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Throttle cable Adjust Drive belt Check Readjust Friction disc rubber Check 0 1 2 0 1 21 0 1 12 Check Fuel line Replace if Every 3 years 2 necessary Valve clearance Check Readjust 1 0 2 Fuel tank and filter ...

Page 26: ...TOOL KIT SPARK PLUG WRENCH WRENCH HANDLE 14 X 10 mm WRENCH 14X 12mmWRENCH 1 0 TOOL BAG t i 25 ...

Page 27: ...MIT CAUTION Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in con tact with the skin for prolonged periods Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil NOTE Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment We sugge...

Page 28: ...hipped 4 Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge 0 7 0 8 mm 0 027 0 031 in Correct as necessary by bending the side electrode 5 Thread the plug in by hand to prevent cross threading 6 Tighten a new spark plug l 2 turn with the wrench to compress the washer If you are reusing a plug it should only take l 8 l 4 turn after the plug seats CAUTION l The spark plug must be securely tightened An imprope...

Page 29: ...y bet ween the wheels When correctly ad justed the track will deflect 19 25 mm 3 4 1 in when pressed with a force of 15 Kg 33 lb 8 mmBOLT Adjustment 1 Loosen the 8 mm bolt at the center of each rear wheel 2 Loosen the left and right tension bolt lock nuts at the rear axle and turn the adjusting nuts to correctly tension both tracks 3 After adjustment retighten the lock nuts and rear wheel bolts 28...

Page 30: ... the fuel mm Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area a Turn the fuel valve ON b Loosen the carburetor drain screw and drain the gasoline into a suitable container After draining retighten the drain screw and turn the fuel valve OFF CARBURETOR DRAIN SCR 29 ...

Page 31: ...of clean motor oil in to the cylinder Pull the starter rope slowly two or three times to distribute the oil Reinstall the spark plug Pull the starter grip until resistance is felt This closes the valves and pro tects the engine from internal corrosion 30 ...

Page 32: ...Apply oil to the following parts for lubrication and rust prevention 3 CHUTE ADJUFTING A2 DRIVE CLUTCH BOLT LEVER PIVOT SURFACE AUGkR AND BLOWER 31 ...

Page 33: ...plug cap 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 Grounding the side electrode to any engine ground crank the engine to see if sparks jump across the gap e If there are no sparks replace the plug If OK try to start the engine according to the instructions 6 If the engine still does not start tak...

Page 34: ... BPR5ES NGK WlGEPR U ND Frame Wheel type Track type Overall length 1310 mm 51 6 in 1235 mm 48 6 in Overall width 663 mm 26 1 in 550 mm 21 7 in Overall height 1029 mm 40 5 in 975 mm 38 4 in Dry weight 81 kg 179 lb 77 kg 170 lb Width of snow clearance 605 mm 23 8 in 550 mm 21 7 in Height of snow clearance 470 mm 18 5 in 415 mm I 6 3 in Snow throwing distance differs according to Max 12 m 39 4 ft Max...

Page 35: ...t the Power Equipment Customer Relations Department of American Honda Motor Co Inc Ameri can Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipment Customer Relations Department P O Box 50 Gardena California 90247 0805 Telephone 213 604 2400 We will need the following information in order to assist you Your name address and telephone number Product model and serial number Date of purchase 4 r Dealer name and address ...

Page 36: ...his way If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership s management contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Office You can write American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipment Division Customer Relations Office 4900 Marconi Drive Alpharetta GA 30005 8847 Or telephone 770 497 6400 M F 8 30 am 7 00 pm EST When you write or call please provide the following information Mod...

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