Honda HS55 - Snowblower Operation

6. SNOWBLOWER OPERATION
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
LEVER IN THE FAST POSITION
Wheel type
Track type
1
0.43
m/s (1.41 ft/s)
0.28
m/s
(0.92
ft/s)
2 0.74
m/s
(2.43
ft/s)
0.47 m/s (1.54 ft/s)
3 1.01
m/s
(3.31
ft/s)
1 .lO m/s (3.61
ft/s)
R 0.68 m/s (2.23 ft/s)
0.74 m/s (2.43 ft/s)
CAUTION: Be sure to set the shift lever into the groove. Do not shift 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 snow clearing.
High Altitude Operation
When operating this snowblower at high altitude, the air-fuel mixture
becomes overly rich; engine performance may be reduced and fuel con-
sumption increased.
See your authorized HONDA dealer for high altitude adjustment.
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