When the engine will not start:
1. Is there enough fuel?
2. Is the fuel valve on?
3. Is gasoline reaching the carburetor?
To check, loosen the drain screw with the fuel valve on. Fuel should flow
freely.
If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before testing the
spark plug or starting the engine. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite.
4. Is the engine switch on?
5. Is there a spark at the spark plug?
a. Remove the spark plug cap. Clean any dirt from around the spark plug
base, then remove the spark plug.
b. Install the spark plug in the plug cap.
c; Turn the engine switch on.
d. Grounding the side electrode to any engine ground, crank the engine
to see if sparks jump across the gap.
e. If there are no sparks, replace the plug.
If OK, try to start the engine according to the instructions.
6. If the engine still does not start, take the snowblower to an authorized
Honda snowblower dealer.
When the auger or blower will not operate:
Check the shear bolts and replace if broken off.
Secure the shear bolts with 6 mm nuts.
Three spare shear bolts are supplied with the snowblower.