Honda HS522 - 5 Snowblower Operation

5. SNOWBLOWER OPERATION
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Before operating this equipment you should read and under-
stand the SAFETY information on page 4, 5.
1. Move the throttle lever (p. 10) to the FAST position for normal
operation.
2. Move the shift lever (p. 10) to select the desired drive speed.
DRIVE SPEED WITH THROTTLE
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LEVER IN THE FAST POSITION
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Wheel type Track type
1
0.30
m/s (0.6
ft/s) 0.34 m/s
(0.7
ft/s)
2
0.72
m/s (I .6
ft/s) 0.85 m/s
(I .8
ft/s)
R
0.72
m/s (I .6
ft/s) 0.85 m/s
(1.8
ft/s)
Speed is stated in meters/second and (feet/second).
CAUTION:
l Be sure to disengage the drive clutch before shifting gears.
l Be sure to set the shift lever into the groove.
l Never move the shift lever while the snowblower is in motion.
NOTE:
l Low speed (1) is recommended for removing deep or hard-packed snow.
l Track model only - Use the height adjustment bolt (p. 14) to adjust the
height and angle of the snowblower.
3. Adjust the discharge chute.
4. Select the desired AUGER/DRIVE action:
. SQUEEZE THE AUGER CLUTCH LEVER
The snowthrowing mechanism starts and the snowblower moves
forward.
. SQUEEZE THE DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER ONLY
The snowblower moves forward or backward, depending on the shift
lever setting.
. SET SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL POSITION AND SQUEEZE THE AUGER
CLUTCH LEVER.
The snowthrowing mechanism starts and the snowblower remains
stationary.
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