Honda HS720A - Parts and Controls; Key Components and Controls; Initial Snow Thrower Setup; Tools Required

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PARTS AND CONTROLS INITIAL SNOW THROWER
SETUP
Tools Required
12 mm wrench, 10 mm wrench, and a Phillips screwdriver (AM type
only)
List of Loose Parts
With help from an assistant, carefully remove the snow thrower and
loose parts from the carton and compare the loose parts against the
following list. Contact the authorized Honda dealer from whom you
purchased the snow thrower if any of the loose parts shown are not
included with your snow thrower.
CHUTE GUIDE
CONTROL
(A, AS type)
FUEL CAP
AUGER
CLUTCH
LEVER
SPARK PLUG
COVER
(A, AM type)
OIL FILLER CAP
ENGINE OIL
DRAIN PLUG
(AS
type)
CHUTE TURN
CONTROL
(A, AS type)
ELECTRIC START
BUTTON (AS type)
CHUTE HANDLE
(AM type)
Ref.
No.
Description Qty.
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Chute guide and handle (AM type only) 1
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6 mm flange bolt (AM type only) 3
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6 mm self-locking nut (AM type only) 3
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Key (AS type only) 2
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Honda Genuine oil (16 oz) 1
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Owner’s Manual 1
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CONTENTS
QUICK FIND
Auger..................................................... 12
Contact Honda.......................................20
Find a Dealer......................................... 20
Fuel..........................................................6
Fuel System Maintenance......................19
Maintenance Schedule...........................11
Oil Change.............................................11
Oil Level Check........................................5
Scraper blade.........................................13
Spark Plug..............................................12
Warranty Coverage.................................21
FOR YOUR SAFETY.............................. 2
PARTS AND CONTROLS...................... 3
INITIAL SNOWTHROWER SETUP........ 3
Assembly............................................. 4
BEFORE EACH OPERATION
Check Your Snowthrower.................... 5
Check Your Working Area................... 5
Check the Oil Level............................. 5
Add Fuel.............................................. 6
OPERATION
Operating the Controls........................ 7
Starting the Engine.............................. 9
Stopping the Engine.......................... 10
SERVICING YOUR SNOWTHROWER
Maintenance Safety........................... 10
Maintenance Schedule...................... 11
Oil Change........................................ 11
Spark Plug......................................... 12
Auger................................................. 12
TRANSPORTING................................. 14
STORAGE
Fuel................................................... 14
Oil...................................................... 14
Cleaning............................................ 15
Storage Location............................... 15
Removing From Storage................... 15
TROUBLESHOOTING
Electric Starter Will Not Operate (AS type)
15
Starter Operates But Engine Will Not Start
(AS type)........................................... 15
Engine Runs, But Snowthrower Does Not
Operate............................................. 15
Engine Has Low Power..................... 16
Snow Not Discharging Properly........ 16
Engine Stalls When the Auger Clutch Lever
is Engaged........................................... 16
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Serial Number Locations...................... 16
High Altitude Operation........................ 16
Emission Control System.....................
17
Air Index............................................... 17
Specifications.......................................
18
FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE............. 19
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Parts, Accessories, and Service Items. 20
Dealer Locator Information................... 20
How to Contact Honda......................... 20
Honda Publications.............................. 20
DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY. 21
EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY.......... 22
PRODUCT REGISTRATION................... 23
OWNER’S MANUAL
HS720A • HS720AS
HS720AM
SNOWTHROWER
Before operating the snowthrower for the first time, please read this
Owner’s Manual. Even if you have operated other snowthrowers,
take time to become familiar with how this snowthrower works and
practice in a safe area until you build up your skills.
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All Rights Reserved
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and click on FAQs or scan the QR
code shown here.
QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
www.powerequipment.honda.com
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