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Owner's Manual
SNOWBLOWER

HS622

The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

Thank you for purchasing
a Honda snowblower.
We want to help you
get the best results from your new snowblower
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 snowblower:
HS622
All information
in this publication
is based on the latest product
information
available at the time of 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
snowblower
and should remain with it if it is resold.
Safety Messages
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have
provided
important
safety messages
in this manual and on the
snowblower.
Please read these messages carefully.
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you
or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol
8. and one of three words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These mean
m

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
follow instructions.

HURT if you don’t

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
follow instructions.

HURT if you don’t

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

Each message tells you what the hazard
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
Damage Prevention Messages
You will also see other important
word NOTICE.

messages

is, what

can happen,

that are preceded

and

by the

This word means:
(
Your snowblower
or other property
you don’t follow instructions.
The purpose
snowblower,

could be damaged

of these messages is to help prevent
other property, or the environment.

damage

to your

CONTENTS

3
SAFETY ........................................................................................................
3
..................................................................
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
4
..........................................................................
SAFETY INFORMATION
.7
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION.. ..............................................................
8
..................................................................................................
CONTROLS
8
Engine Switch ..........................................................................................
8
.................................................................................................
Fuel Valve
9
..............................................................................................
Choke Lever
9
...............................................................................................
Starter Grip
.lO
........................................................................................
Throttle Lever
10
Shift Lever ..............................................................................................
11
...........................................................................................
Chute Guide
................................................................................
.ll
Drive Clutch Lever
12
Auger Clutch Lever ................................................................................
........................................................................
.12
Height Adjustment
Bolt
13
Skid Plate and Scraper ..........................................................................
Handle Height Adjusting
Bolt ...............................................................
::
PRE-OPERATION CHECK.. ........................................................................
14
Engine Oil ...............................................................................................
15
Fuel .........................................................................................................
18
Auger Bolts .............................................................................................
18
Other Checks ..........................................................................................
19
STARTING THE ENGINE ...........................................................................
22
SNOWBLOWER OPERATION ...................................................................
22
Operating the Controls ..........................................................................
26
Clearing Snow ........................................................................................
28
High Altitude Operation ........................................................................
-29
STOPPING THE ENGINE ..........................................................................
30
MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................
30
..........................................................
The Importance of Maintenance
31
Maintenance
Safety ...............................................................................
.32
Proper Maintenance
is the Owner’s Responsibility
..........................
33
Maintenance
Schedule ..........................................................................
34
.......................................................................................................
Tools
................................................................................
.35
Engine Oil Change
36
Spark Plug Service .................................................................................
38
...................................................................................
Track Adjustment
39
...............................................................
Inspection
Auger and Blower
40
...................................................................................................
STORAGE
.
TROUBLESHOOTING..
SPECIFICATIONS.. .............................................................................................................
.46
WARRANTY SERVICE INFORMATION ...................................................
47
.........................................................................................................
INDEX

SAFETY
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
These labels warn you of potential
injury. Read them carefully.

hazards

that

can cause

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact
Snowblower
dealer for a replacement.

your

serious

Honda

SAFETY INFORMATION

Most accidents with snowblowers can be prevented if you follow all
instructions
in this manual and on the snowblower.
The most
common hazards are discussed below, along with the best way to
protect yourself and others.
Always make a pre-operation check (pages 14 thru 18 ) before you
start the engine. You may prevent an accident or equipment
damage.
Honda snowblowers
are designed to give safe and dependable
service if operated according to instructions. Read and understand
this Owner’s Manual before operating the snowblower.
Failure to
do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Before operating the snowblower, inspect the area in which you are
going to clear snow. Remove debris and other obstacles the
snowblower
might strike or throw as that may cause injury or
damage to the snowblower.
Inspect the snowblower before operating it. Repair any damage and
correct any malfunction before operation.
If you hit an obstacle while operating the snowblower,
stop the
engine immediately,
and check for damage. Damaged equipment
may increase the possibility of injury during operation.
Do not use the snowblower
when visibility
is poor. Under
conditions of poor visibility, there is a greater risk of striking an
obstacle or causing injury.
Never use the snowblower
to clear snow from a gravel road or
driveway, as rocks may be picked up and ejected. They may cause
iniurv to bvstanders.

Adjust the snow discharge chute to avoid hitting the operator,
bystanders, windows, and other objects with ejected snow. Stay
clear of the snow discharge chute while the engine is running.
Children and pets must be kept away from the area of operation
avoid injury from flying debris and contact with the snowblower.

To avoid overturning, be careful when changing the direction of the
snowblower while operating it on a slope.
Do not use the snowblower
to remove snow from roofs. The
snowblower
may overturn on steep slopes if left unattended,
causing injury to the operator or bystanders.
Know how to stop the snowblower
operation of all controls.

quickly,

and understand

the

Never permit anyone to operate the snowblower without proper
instruction.
If people or pets suddenly appear in front of the
snowblower while it is in operation, immediately release the auger
and drive clutch levers to stop the snowblower and avoid possible
injury from rotating auger blades.
If the snow discharge chute becomes clogged, stop the engine and
use a wooden stick to unclog it. Never put your hand into the snow
discharge chute while the engine is running; serious personal injury
could result.

Gasoline is extremely
conditions.

flammable

certain

Do not overfill the fuel tank, and make sure the filler cap is closed
securely after refueling.
Never run the engine in an enclosed or confined area. Exhaust
contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas; exposure can cause loss
of consciousness and may lead to death.
The muffler becomes very hot during operation
after stopping

muffler while it is hot.
snowblower indoors.

under

Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks where the snowblower is
refueled or where gasoline is stored. Allow the engine to cool down
before refueling.
Refuel in a well-ventilated
area with the engine stopped.

a while

and is explosive

the engine.

Let the

and remains hot for

Be careful not to touch

engine

cool before

storing

the

While operating the snowblower, hold the handle firmly, and walk,
don’t run. Wear suitable winter boots that resist slipping.

COMPONENT

IDENTIFICATION

ENGINE SWITCH

AUG/ER CLUTCH LEVER

SNOW
CHUTE

SHIFT LEVER
CHUTE GUIDE
/

FUEL VALVE

STARTER GRIP

OIL FILLER CAP

Record the frame and engine serial numbers for your reference. Refer
to the serial numbers when ordering parts, and when making technical
or warranty inquiries (see page 47 ).
Frame serial number:
Engine serial number:
7

CONTROLS
Engine Switch
Use the engine switch
to STOP the engine.

to turn the ignition

system

ON for starting,

and

ENGINE 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. When the snowblower
is not in use,
always leave the fuel valve in the OFF position to reduce the possibility
of fuel leakage.
FUEL VALVE

If the snowblower

is to be transported

sure

fuel

to turn

carburetor

the

flooding

valve

to the

from one location
OFF

position.

and reduce the possibility

This

to another,
will

of fuel leakage.

prevent

Choke Lever
Close the choke when the engine

is cold or difficult

to start.

Starter Grip
See page 19 for starting procedures.
Pull this grip to start the engine.
STARTER GRIP
/

Throttle Lever
Use the throttle lever to select engine
the “FAST” position.

speed. In normal

THROlTLE

operation,

LEVER

Shift Lever
Use the shift lever to select drive speed or direction.
(1):
(2):
(3):
(4):

LOW SPEED
HIGH SPEED
NEUTRAL
REVERSE

SHIFT LEVER

1: LOW SPEED
N: NEUTRAL
2: HIGH SPEED

use

Chute Guide
The chute guide controls

the snow discharge

angle and direction.

CHUTE GUIDE

Drive Clutch Lever
Use the drive clutch

lever to propel or stop the snowblower.
DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER

Auger Clutch Lever
Squeezing the auger clutch lever also operates the drive clutch lever;
the snowblowing
mechanism
starts and the snowblower
moves
forward. Releasing the auger clutch lever stops both the snowblowing
mechanism and the forward motion of the snowblower.
STOP

Height Adjustment

AUGER CLUTCH LEVER

Bolt

Use the bolt for adjusting
relation to the tracks.
Raise or lower the machine

the

height

to the desired

: Hard snow or fine finish
LOW
MIDDLE : Normal use
: Deep snow or for transporting
HIGH

and angle

of the machine

position.

(See page 22 1

the snowblower.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

Skid Plate and Scraper
Adjust the skid plates and scraper for the auger housing
ground
clearance best suited to your snow removal conditions.
(See page 22 )

/
SCRAPER

Handle Height Adjusting

Bolt

The handlebars
can be set in the high, low or middle position to suit
the operator. To change handlebar height, remove the right and left
adjusting bolts, align the bolt holes for the desired handlebar height,
and reinstall the bolts. Tighten the nuts securely.

HANDLE HEIGHT
ADJUSTING BOLT

Engine Oil
Inspection
With the snowblower
on a level surface, remove the oil filler cap and
wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck, but do
not screw it in. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.
If the level is low,
ret :ommended oil.

fill

to the

top

of the

oil

filler

neck

with

the

OIL FILLER NECK

OIL FILLER CAP AND DIPSTICK

-20
-30

0
-20

Oil capacity:

20
-10

50°F
10°C

0.60 !J (0.63 US qt ,0.53 Imp qt)

Recommended oil
Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements
for API
service classification
SF or SG. Always check the API SERVICE label on
the oil container to be sure it includes the letters SF or SG.
SAE 5W-30 is recommended
for general use. Other viscosities
shown
in the chart may be used when the average temperature
in your area is
within the indicated range.
(NOTlCEI
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Using nondetergent
oil can shorten the engine’s
using P-stroke oil can damage the engine.

service life, and

Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.

Fuel
Refueling
Fuel tank capacity:

3.5 0 (0.92 US gal, 0.77 Imp gal)

Check the fuel level gauge, and refill the tank if the fuel level is low.

Gasoline is highly flammable

and explosive.

You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
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Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flames away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.

Refuel in a well-ventilated
area before starting the engine. If the engine
has been running, allow it to cool. Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel.
Do not overfill: there should be no fuel in the filler neck. After refueling,
tighten the fuel tank cap securely.
Never refuel the snowblower
inside a building where gasoline fumes
may reach flames or sparks. Keep gasoline away from appliance pilot
lights, barbeques, electric appliances, power tools, etc.
Spilled fuel is not only a fire hazard, it causes environmental
Wipe up spills immediately.

damage.

1 NOTICE 1

Fuel can damage paint and plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel when
filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered
under warranty.
FILLER NECK

UPPER LIMIT

GAUGE

-FUEL

Fuel Recommendations
Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher.
This engine is desi ned to operate on unleaded gasoline. Unleaded
gasoline produces Pewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends
exhaust system life.
Never use stale or contaminated
gasoline
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.

or an oil/gasoline

mixture.

hear a light “spark
knock”
or “pinging”
Occasionally
you ma
(metallic rapping noise Y while operating under heavy loads. This is no
cause for concern.
If spark knock or pin ing occurs at a steady engine speed, under
If spark knock or pinging
normal load, than e %rands of gasoline.
persists, see an aut Rorized Honda servicing dealer.

Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging can cause
engine damage.
Running the engine
and the Distributor’s
by misuse.

with persistent spark knock or pinging is misuse,
Limited Warranty does not cover parts damaged

Oxygenated

Fuels

Some conventional gasolines are being blended with alcohol or an
ether compound. These gasolines are collectively referred to as
oxygenated fuels. To meet clean air standards, some areas of the
United States and Canada use oxygenated fuels to help reduce
emissions.
If you use an oxygenated
fuel, be sure it is unleaded
minimum octane rating requirement.

and meets the

Before using an oxygenated
fuel, try to confirm the fuel’s contents.
Some states/provinces
require this information
to be posted on the
pump.
The following

are the EPA-approved

percentages

of oxygenates:

ETHANOL -

(ethyl or grain alcohol) 10% by volume
You may use asoline containing
up to 10% ethanol
by volume.
ethanol
may be
8 asoline containing
marketed under the name “Gasohol”.

MTBE

(Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) 15% by volume
You may use gasoline containing
up to 15% MTBE
by volume.

METHANOL ~

(methyl or wood alcohol) 5% by volume
You may use gasoline
containing
up to 5%
methanol
by volume, as long as it also contains
cosolvents
and corrosion
inhrbitors
to protect the
fuel system.
Gasoline
containing
more than 5%
methanol
by volume
may cause starting
and/or
performance
problems. It may also damage metal,
rubber, and plastic parts of your fuel system.

If you notice any undesirable
station, or switch to another

operating symptoms,
brand of gasoline.

try another

service

Fuel system damage or performance
problems resulting from the use
of an oxygenated
fuel containing
more than the percentages
of
oxygenates
mentioned above are not covered under warranty.

Auger Bolts
Check the auger for loose or broken bol,ts. If broken,
new ones (page 39 ).

replace them with

NUT

AUGER SHEAR BOLT

Other Checks
1. Check all bolts, nuts and other fasteners

for security.

2. Check each part for operation.
3.Check the entire machine for any other
been caused in previous operation.

faults

which

might

have

STARTING THE ENGINE
Never run the engine in an enclosed or confined .area. Exhaust
contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas; exposure can cause loss of
consciousness and may lead to death.
1. Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
ENGIN,E SWITCH

2. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
Be sure that the drain knob is tightened

securely.
FUEL VALVE

DRAIN KNOB

3. In cold weather and when the engine
CLOSE position.

is cold, move the choke to the

CHOKE LEVER

4. Pull the starter grip lightly

until you feel resistance,

then pull briskly.

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Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
Damage may result if the starter grip is pulled while the engine is
running.
STARTER GRIP

5. Let the engine warm up for several minutes. If the choke has been
moved to the CLOSE position, gradually move the choke lever to the
OPEN position as the engine warms up.
CHOKE LEVER
--T----

SNOWBLOWER

OPERATION

Operating the Controls
1. Adjust the skid plate and scraper
and the spark plug cap removed.

positions

with the engine

stopped

The skid plate and scraper have three adjusting positions.
Select the
position according to the surface conditions
described in the chart.
NOTE:

Adjust the height

After adjusting
nuts securely.

equally

the height,

on both sides.

be sure to tighen

the adjusting

bolts

and

TO RAISE

HEIGHT ADJUSTING

HtltiH

Operation

Regular work

Clearing of hard,

SCRAPER

BOLT

Scraper

Skid

Middle
position

UPPER

Upper
position

LOWER

Upper
position

Lower
position

ADJUSTING
BOLT
MIDDLE

compact snow

Clearing of snow
covering uneven
ground

SKID PLATE

2. Start the engine

according

to the procedures

described

on page

Before operating this equipment you should
Safety information
on page 4 thru 6 .

read and understand

3. Move the throttle

for normal

lever to the FAST position

THROlTLE

19 .
the

operation.

LEVER

4. Move the shift lever to select the desired drive speed.
SHIFT LEVER
1: LOW SPEED
N: NEUTRAL
2: HIGH SPEED
N: NEUTRAL
R: REVERSE

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Be sure to disengage the drive clutch before shifting gears.
Be sure to set the shift lever into the groove.
Never move the shift lever while the snowblower is in motion.

NOTE:

Low speed (1) is recommended
packed snow.

for removing

deep or hard-

(Drive speed with throttle lever in the fast position)
Shift lever
“Speed

1
1.12ftki
(0.34 m/s)

‘Speed

is stated in meters/second

2.79 ftk
(0.85 m/s)

2.79 ft./s
(0.85 m/s)

and (feet/second).

5. With the shift lever in a forward gear, the machine will move and
clear snow simultaneously
when you squeeze the auger clutch lever.
AUGER CLUTCH LEVER

6.To move from one place to another, or to change direction,
drive clutch lever without squeezing the auger clutch lever.

use the

DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER

7.To operate the snow-clearing
mechanism
without
moving
the
machine, set the shift lever in NEUTRAL, then squeeze the auger
clutch lever.
SHIFT

8.Adjust the snow discharge chute
angle and distance as required.

guide

according

to the discharge

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 engine is running.
If the snow discharge chute becomes clogged, stop the engine and
use a wooden stick to unclog it. Never put your hand into the snow
discharge chute while the engine is running; serious personal injury
could result.
To move from one place to another, or to change direction, use the
drive clutch lever. Using the auger clutch lever will cause the
snowblowing mechanism to rotate, possibly resulting in equipment
damage or personal injury.

9. Release the auger clutch lever to stop clearing

snow or moving.

AUGER CLUTCH LEVER

Clearing Snow
For best efficiency, clear snow before it melts, refreezes, and hardens.
Do not use the throttle lever to adjust your forward speed. The throttle
lever must remain in the FAST position
for good snow-clearing
performance.
Tips for clearing deep or hard-packed
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Clear narrow

snow

widths.

Use 1st (low) gear, and clear narrower
cleared path.

widths

by overlapping

your

Clear in steps.
If engine speed decreases in deep, heavy snow, use forward motion
intermittently
to allow the engine to resume full speed and clear out
the auger:

1. Release the auger clutch
lever, then move the shift lever to
NEUTRAL.
2. Squeeze the auger clutch lever, and allow the engine to resume full
speed and clear out the auger.
3. Release the auger clutch lever, then move the shift lever to 1st (low)
gear.
4. Squeeze the auger clutch lever and resume snow clearing.

Clear with back-and-forth
motions
If the snow is so hard that the snowblower
tends to ride over the
surface, move it back and forth to remove snow gradually.

Clear in layers
If the height
of the snow is greater than the height
of
snowblowing
mechanism, remove it in several layers as shown.

the

2nd
___---_-----------_-_-__-_-_--___

3rd
_--------------

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High Altitude

Operation

At high altitude,
the standard
air-fuel
mixture
will be too rich.
Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption
will increase. A very
rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting.
High altitude performance
can be improved by specific modifications
to the carburetor.
If you always operate your snowblower
at altitudes
above 6,000 feet (1,800 meters), have your servicing
dealer perform
this carburetor modification.
Even with carburetor
modification,
engine horsepower
will decrease
about 3.5 % for each 1,000 foot (300 meter) increase in altitude. The effect of altitude on horsepower
will be greater than this if no carburetor
modification
is made.
( NOTICE 1

When the carburetor has been modified for high altitude operation,
the air-fuel mixture will be too lean for low altitude use. Operation at
altitudes below 6,000 feet (1,800 meters) with a modified carburetor
may cause the engine to overheat and result in serious engine
damage. For use at low altitudes, have your servicing dealer return
the carburetor to original factory specifications.

STOPPING THE ENGINE
0 In an emergency:
Turn the engine

switch to the OFF position.
ENGINE SWITCH

@At normal

use:

1. Release the auger clutch lever.
2. Move the drive clutch lever to the NEUTRAL position.
3. Move the throttle
4. Turn the engine

lever to the SLOW position.
switch to the OFF position.

5. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.

MAINTENANCE
The Importance

of Maintenance

Good maintenance
is essential for safe, economical,
operation. It will also help reduce air pollution.

and trouble-free

To help you properly care for your snowblower,
the following
pages
include a maintenance
schedule, routine inspection
procedures,
and
simple maintenance
procedures
using basic hand tools. Other service
tasks that are more difficult, or require special tools, are best handled
by professionals
and are normally performed by a Honda technician or
other qualified mechanic.
The maintenance
schedule applies to normal operating conditions.
If
you operate your snowblower
under unusual conditions,
consult your
servicing
dealer for recommendations
applicable
to your individual
needs and use.

Improper
operation,
or killed.

maintenance,
or failure to correct a problem
before
can cause a malfunction in which you can be seriously hurt

Always follow the inspection and maintenance
schedules in this owner’s manual.

recommendations

and

Maintenance

Safety

Some of the most important
safety precautions
follow. However, we
cannot warn you of every conceivable
hazard that can arise in
performing
maintenance.
Only you can decide whether
or not you
should perform a given task.

Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions
can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions

and precautions

in the owner’s manual.

Safety precautions
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Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance
repairs, This will eliminate several potential hazards:
-Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.
Be sure there is adequate ventilation
whenever you operate
engine.
-Burns from hot parts.
Let the engine and exhaust

the

system cool before touching.

-Injury from moving parts.
Do not run the engine unless instructed
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to do so.

Read the instructions
before you begin, and make sure you have the
tools and skills required.
To reduce the possibility
of fire or explosion,
be careful when
working
around gasoline.
Use only a nonflammable
solvent, not
gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away
from all fuel-related
parts..

Remember that your servicing
dealer knows your
and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it.

snowblower

To ensure the best quality
and reliability,
use only new,
Honda parts or their equivalents
for repair or replacement.

best

genuine

Proper Maintenance
Replacement

is the Owner’s Responsibility

parts

The emission control systems on your Honda engine were designed,
built, and certified. to conform with California emissions
regulations.
Honda recommends
only the use of new, genuine Honda parts or their
equivalent.
The use of other replacement
parts which are not of
equivalent
quality
may impair the effectiveness
of your emission
control system.
Maintenance
Follow the maintenance
schedule on page 33 . Remember that this
schedule is based on the assumption
that your machine will be used
for its designed
purpose.
Sustained
high-load
or high-temperature
operation,

frequent

use

unusually

wet

conditions,

will

require

service.

Maintenance

schedule
SERVICE
EACH USE

ITEM
Engine oil
Spark plug

Check level
Change
Clean-

Track

Readjust
Replace
Adjust

Auger and blower,auger
housing bolts
Bolts, nuts, fasteners
Sediment cup
Fuel tank and
carburetor
Idle speed
Anticorrosion

Every 5 years or 300 hours
O(1)

Check
Clean
Drain

Apply oil
CheckReadjust

Auger clutch disk
Drive clutch cable

Check
CheckReadjust
Check-

Fuel line

Valve clearance
Fuel tank and strainer

O(l)
O(1)

Check

Auger clutch cable

Throttle cable

EVERY YEAR
BEFORE
BEFORE
OPERATION
STORAGE

0
0

Checkadiust
oil

FIRST 20
HOURS
OPERATION

Readjust
Check(Replace if
necessary)
CheckReadjust
Clean

Every 5 years or 300 hours (2)

O(1)(2)

Every 5 years or 300 hours (2)

c-xl K-2
Of1 KY

Every 2 years (2)
Every 5 years or 300 hours (2)
Every 5 years or 300 hours

(1)These parts may require more frequent inspection and replacement under heavy use.
(2)These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda dealer, unless the owner has the
proper tools and is mechanically
proficient. See the Honda Shop Manual for service
information.
(3)For professional commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance
intervals.

Tools

SPARE AUGER SHEAR BOLT SET

SPARK PLUG WRENCH

TWO 6 x 35 mm BOLTS
t

TWO 6 mm LOCK NUTS
WRENCH HANDLE

10 x 12 mm WRENCH

10 x 14 mm WRENCH

TOOL BAG

Engine Oil Change
Drain the oil while
complete draining.

I
the

engine

is still

warm

to assure

rapid

1. Remove the drain plug and filler cap, and drain the oil. Retighten
drain plug securely.
2. Fill the crankcase
check the level.
Oil capacity:

with

the recommended

oil (see page

and

the

14 ) and

0.60 !Z(0.63 US qt , 0.53 Imp qt)

DRAIN PLUG

OIL FILLER CAP

UPPER LIMIT

NOTE:
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible
with
the environment.
We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your
local recycling center or service station for reclamation.
Do not throw it
in the trash, pour it on the ground, or down the drain.

Spark Plug Service
Recommended

spark plug: BPR5ES (NGK)
Wl GEPR-U (NIPPONDENSO)

To ensure

proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly
gapped and free of deposits.
If the engine has been running,
the
muffler will be very hot. Be careful not to touch the muffler.
1. Remove the spark plug cap.

SPARK PLUG WRENCH

2. Clean any dirt from around
3. Use the wrench

supplied

the spark plug base.

in the tool kit to remove the spark plug.

4. Inspect the spark plug. Discard it if the electrodes are worn or if the
insulator
is cracked or chipped.
If it is to be reused, clean the
electrode and insulator with a wire brush.

5. Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge.
Correct as necessary by bending the side electrode.
The gap should be:
0.70-0.80
mm (0.028-0.031
in)

4
PLUG GAP

6. Make sure that the spark plug washer is in good condition,
thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross-threading.
7,After the spak plug is seated,
compress the washer.

tighten

with

a spark plug wrench

and

NOTE:
If installing a new spark plug, tighten l/2 turn after the spark plug seats
to compress the washer. If reinstalling
a used spark plug, tighten l/8 to
l/4 turn after the spark plug seats.
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Use only the recommended spark plugs or equivalent. Spark plugs
which have an improper heat range may cause engine damage.
The spark plug must be securely tightened.
An improperly
tightened spark plug can become very hot and may damage the
engine.

Track Adjustment
Make sure the tracks are clean and dry before adjustment.
The tracks
cannot be correctly adjusted if clogged with snow or debris, or coated
with ice.
Check track deflection by pressing
with a force of 15 kg (33 lb).
When correctly adjusted, it should
25.0-30.0
mm (0.98-1.18
in)

down

midway

between

the wheels

be:

25.0-30.0
(0.98-1.18

TRACK

Adjusting

procedure

1. Loosen the left and right tension bolt lock nuts at the rear axle, and
turn the adjusting nuts to correctly tension both tracks.
2. After adjustment,

tighten

the lock nuts securely.
,

, ADJUSTlNG

NUT

TENSION BOLT

Decrease tension
Increase tensio

Auger and Blower Inspection
Check the auger, auger housing, blower and shear bolts for signs of
damage or other faults. If any of the shear bolts are broken, replace
them with the ones furnished
with the snowblower.
Additional
shear
bolts and nuts are available
from authorized
Honda snowblower
dealers.
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Shear bolts are designed to break under force that would otherwise
damage auger and blower parts. Do not replace shear bolts with ordinary hardware bolts.
Shear Bolt Replacement

Procedure

1. Place the showblower

on a firm, level surface.

2. Turn the engine switch OFF, and remove the cap from the spark plug.
3.Clean the
particles.

auger

and

blower

4. Check the entire snow clearing

of snow,

ice or any

other

foreign

mechanism.

5. Replace any broken shear bolts. Tighten

securely.

6 mm LOCK NUT

AUGER SHEAR BOLT

STORAGE

STORAGE TIME

RECOMMENDED SERVICE
PROCEDURE TO PREVENT HARD
STARTING

Less than 1 month

No preparation

required

1 to 2 months

Fill with fresh
conditioner*.

gasoline

2 months

to 1 year

1 year or more

and add gasoline

Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline
conditioner*.
Drain the carburetor
float bowl and fuel
sediment cup (p. 41 1.
Fill with

fresh

gasoline

and add gasoline

conditioner*.

Drain the carburetor
float bowl and fuel
sediment cup (p. 41 1.
Put a tablespoon
of oil in the cylinder
through the spark plug hole(p. 42 ).
Pull the starter
grip several
times
to
distribute the oil in the cylinder.
Then pull the starter grip slowly
until
resistance is felt; this will close the valves
so moisture cannot enter the cylinder.
After removal
from storage,
drain the
stored gasoline into a suitable container,
and fill with fresh gasoline before starting.
*Use gasoline conditioners
that are formulated
to extend storage
life. Contact
your authorized
Honda snowblower
dealer for
recommendations
for gasoline conditioners.

Before storing

the snowblower

I. Be sure the storage
2. Drain the fuel.

for an extended

area is free of excessive

Gasoline is highly flammable

period:
humidity

and dust.

and explosive.

You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
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Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flames away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.

a. Turn the fuel valve ON.
b.Loosen the carburetor
drain knob, and drain the gasoline
into a
suitable container. After draining, retighten the drain knob and turn
the fuel valve OFF.

FUEL VALVE

3. Clean the fuel sediment

cup.

a.Turn
the fuel valve OFF. Remove, empty,
and
sediment cup.
b. Reinstall the cup and packing and tighten securely.

clean

the

fuel

PACKING
FUEL SEDIMENT

4. Remove the spark plug and pour a tablespoon
(5- 10 cc) of clean
motor oil into the cylinder. Pull the starter rope slowly two or three
times to distribute the oil. Reinstall the spark plug.

5. Pull the starter grip until resistance is felt. This closes the valves
protects the engine from internal corrosion.
STARTER GRIP

and

6. Apply oil to the following

parts for lubrication

and rust prevention.

CLUTCH LEVER PIVOT

-3CHUTE SLIDING
SURFACE

AUGER CLUTCH
LEVER PIVOT
AND SPRING JOINT

TROUBLESHOOTING
When the engine will not start:
1. Is there enough fuel?
2. Is the fuel valve on?
3. Is gasoline reaching the carburetor?
To check, loosen the drain screw with the fuel valve on. Fuel should
flow freely.
B
Gasoline is highly flammable

and explosive.

You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
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Keep heat, sparks, and flames away.’
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.

5. Is the engine

switch

on?

6. Is there a spark at the spark plug?
a. Remove the spark 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.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.
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Be sure there is no spilled fuel near the engine.
Place the spark plug away from the spark plug hole.

e. If there are no sparks, replace the plug. If sparks occur, try to start
the engine according to the instructions.
7. If the engine
still does not start, take the snowblower
to an
authorized Honda dealer.
If the auger or blower does not operate, check the shear bolts (p.
Replacement
shear
bolts
and nuts were
supplied
with
snowblower.
Additional
shear bolts and nuts are available
authorized
Honda snowblower
dealers. Do not replace shear
with ordinary hardware bolts.
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39 1.

your
from
bolts

SPECIFICATIONS
Frame
Model

HS622
TA

Power equipment
discription code
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Dry weight
Width of snow clearance
Height of snow clearance
Snow throwing distance

SZAL
1,460

mm (57.5 in)

550 mm (21.7 in)
1,125 mm (44.3 in)
66 kg (146 Ibs)
550

mm (21.7 in)
mm (16.5 in)
Max. 14 m (45.9 ft)
420

(differs according to the kind of snow)

35 Ton/hour
3 hours

Clearing capacity
Continuous operating time

Engine
Mnfbl

Maximum output
Displacement
Bore X stroke
Starting method
Ignition system
Oil capacity
Fuel tank capacity
Spark PIUR

t HONDA GX160 Kl
1 4.9 hp
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