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Raise or lower the machine to the desired position. LOW : Hard snow or fine finish MIDDLE : Normal use HIGH : Dee’p snow or for transporting the snowblower. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT BOLT SKID PLATE, SCRAPER SKID PLATE, SCRAPER (See page 14) HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The handlebars can be set in the high, low or middle postion to suit the operator. To change handlebar height, remove the right and left adjusting bolts, align the bolt holes for the desired handlebar height, and reinstall the bolts. Tighten the nuts securely. HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTING BOLT Adjust the skid plate and scraper positions. Adjust the skid plate and scraper positions. tion according to the surface conditions described in the chart. NOTE: Adjust the height equally on both sides. After adjusting the height, be sure to tighten the adjusting bolts and nuts securely. TO RAISE HEIGHT ADJUSTING BOLT (Track model only) SCRAPER HEIGHT, ADJUSTING Surface Conditions Scraper Skid BOLT (Track model only) Fresh snow over Middle Middle MIDDLE even ground position position Hard-packed snow Upper Upper UPPER over even ground position position Any snow over Upper Lower LOWER uneven ground position position 3. 3. K mm To prevent accidental start-up, remove the engine switch key, and disconnect the spark plug cap before performing the pre-operation inspection. FUEL LEVEL Unscrew the fuel cap. Check the fuel level. Your engine is designed to use any gasoline that has a pump octane number ( R ‘2 M ) of 86 or higher, or that has a research oc- tane number of 91 or higher. Gasoline pumps at service station normally display the pump octane number. We recommend that you use unleaded fuel because it produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends the life of exhaust system components. Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid getting dirt, dust or water in the fuel tank. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause persistent “pinging” or heavy “spark knock” (a metallic rapping noise) which, if severe, can lead to engine damage. CAUTION: If “spark knock” or “pinging” occurs at a steady engine speed under normal load;change brands of gasoline. If spark knock or pinging persists, consult your authorized Honda dealer. Failure to do so is con- sidered misuse, and damage caused by misuse is not covered by Honda’s Limited Warranty. Occasionally you may experience light spark knock while operating under heavy loads. This is no cause for concern, it simply means your engine is operating efficiently. After refueling, be sure to tighten the fuel tank cap firmly. CAUTION: Don’t let snow get in the fuel tank. Water in the fuel system can cause stalling and difficult starting. FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 3.5 e (0.92 US gal, 0.77 Imp gal) FUEL FILLER OPENING Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. l Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored. l Do not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely. ’ l Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ig- nite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the engine. l Avoid repeated oc prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL If you decide to use a g’asoline containing alcohol (gasohol), be sure it’s octane rating is at least as high as that recommended by Honda. There are two types of “gasohol”: one containing ethanol, and the other containing methanol. Do not use gasohol that contains more than 10% ethanol. Do not use gasoline containing methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) that does .not also contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol. Never use gasoline contain- ing more than 5% methanol, even if it has cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors. NOTE: l Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from the use of fuels that contain alcohol is not covered under the warranty. Honda cannot endorse the use of fuels containing methanol since evidence of their suitability is as yet incomplete. l Before buying fuel from an unfamiliar station, try to find out if the fuel con- tains alcohol, if it does, confirm the type and percentage of alcohol used. If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms while using a gasoline that contains alcohol, or one that ‘you think contains alcohol, switch to a gasoline that you know does not contain alcohol. ENGINE OIL LEVEL, ENGINE OIL LEVEL, : With the snowblower on a level surface, remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck, but do not screw it in. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. If the level is low, fill to the top of the oil filler neck with the recommended oil. OIL FILLER NECK UPPER LIMIT OIL FILLER CAP AND DIPSTI...