11
AUGER
Clutch Lever Free Play
Inspection
1. Move the clutch lever
until you feel resistance
from the cable. Measure
the distance as shown.
CLUTCH LEVER
DISTANCE:
7-1/2 ~ 8 inches
(190 ~ 205 mm)
Adjustment
1. Pull the spring cover up
to expose the tension
spring. Change the
position of either the
cable or spring on the
metal plate so the clutch
lever distance is correct.
Moving the spring makes
a 1/4 inch (6 mm)
change, while moving the
cable makes a 3/8 inch
(10 mm) change in the
length of the cable.
2. Slide the cover back over
the spring.
Auger Paddle Inspection
The paddles are thick, rubber parts bolted to the edges of the auger.
The paddles are subject to wear, and should be inspected and
replaced if worn beyond the service limit.
1. Park the snowblower on a flat,
level surface. Disconnect the
spark plug cap and turn the
fuel valve OFF (page 4). Tilt
the snowblower back enough
to raise the auger housing.
2. Inspect the paddles on the
auger and make sure they are
in good condition and securely
attached.
3. Measure the distance
between the edge of the
rubber paddle to the edge of
the metal auger support.
AUGER PADDLE
SERVICE LIMIT:
5/8 inch (15 mm)
Auger paddle replacement
should only be done by a
servicing Honda
snowthrower dealer. If the
paddles are worn out, the
scraper blade may also need
replacement (page 12).
SCRAPER BLADE
The scraper blade wears with normal use and must be replaced when
it reaches its service limit. The scraper blade thickness and
adjustment determine the clearance between the rubber paddles and
the ground.
Inspection
1. Turn the engine switch and fuel valve to the OFF position (page 4)
and disconnect the spark plug cap so the engine cannot be
accidentally started.
2. Examine the scraper blade and verify it contacts the ground
evenly. If it does not, adjust the scraper blade. See ”Scraper blade
adjustment” on page 12.
3. Measure the distance
between the ground
and lowest point on the
rubber paddle on the
auger. The paddle
ground clearance
should be
1/16 ~ 1/8 inches
(1 ~ 3 mm).
If the ground clearance
is not within the
specification, adjust the
scraper blade. See
”Scraper blade
adjustment” on
page 12.
4. Tilt the snowthrower
back and measure the
thickness of the scraper
blade. Replace the
scraper blade if it is less
than 1/16 inch (2 mm)
thick. See ”Scraper
blade replacement” on page 12.
1/4 inch (6 mm)
3/8 inch
(10 mm)
SPRING COVER
7-1/2 ~ 8 inches
(190 ~ 205 mm)
5/8 inch
(15 mm)
1/16 ~ 1/8 INCH
(1 ~ 3 mm)
1/16 INCH
(2 mm)
SCRAPER BLADE
