Transporting; Loading And Unloading - Honda HS550E Manual Del Propietário

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.
2. Disconnect the spark plug cap so the engine cannot be
accidentally started.
3. Examine the scraper blade and verify it contacts the ground
evenly. If it does not, adjust it.
4. Measure the distance
between the ground
and lowest point on the
rubber paddle on the
auger. The paddle
ground clearance
should be 1 ~ 3 mm.
If the ground clearance
is not within the
specification, adjust the
scraper blade. "Scraper
Blade Adjustment"
below.
5. Tilt the snowthrower
back and measure the
thickness of the scraper
blade. Replace the
scraper blade if it is less
than 2 mm thick.
Scraper Blade
Adjustment
1. Tilt the snowthrower
forward to provide access
the underside of the
scraper blade.
2. Loosen (don't remove) the
three flange nuts [1] on the
scraper blade [2].
3. Move the scraper blade
down slightly. Tighten the
self-locking nuts and
recheck the clearance.
Repeat the procedure as needed to get the necessary clearance. If
you cannot set the ground clearance within 1 ~ 3 mm, replace the
scraper blade.
10
1 ~ 3 mm
[1]
[2]
Scraper Blade Replacement
A new scraper blade can be purchased from a servicing Honda
dealer.
1. Tilt the snowthrower forward to provide access the underside of the
scraper blade.
2. Remove the three flange nuts [1] and flat washers [2] from the
three carriage bolts [3], and remove the scraper blade [4].
3. Install the new scraper blade, reusing the bolts, washers, and nuts.
4. Adjust the scraper blade.
[3]
[4]
[2]
[1]

TRANSPORTING

BEFORE LOADING
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes
before loading the snowthrower on the transport vehicle. A hot engine
and exhaust system can burn you and can ignite some materials.
Turn the fuel valve to OFF. This will prevent carburetor flooding and
reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
2 mm
Avoid removing any parts from the snowthrower before transport,
unless you are mechanically proficient, have the correct tools, and
follow the procedures in the HS550 Shop Manual.

LOADING AND UNLOADING

If a suitable loading ramp is not available, two people should lift the
snowthrower on and off the transport vehicle while holding the
snowthrower level.
Position the snowthrower so both wheels and the auger box are on
[1]
the bed of the transport vehicle. Tie the snowthrower down with rope
or straps, and block the wheels. Keep the tie-down rope or straps
away from the auger drive clutch lever and cable.
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