Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Hello,
First off-great Forum!

Lots of good info to be found.I have referenced this forum for info about both of my John Deere mowers (JX-75/14SB)and just today decided to join.

I just purchase a used Honda HS928 snowblower in excellent condition and I have a couple questions I was hoping another Honda owner could help me with.

1.Is there anyway to tell the year of the machine based on the serial #? I asked the counterperson at the Honda dealership and he said no,but it is less than 8 years old.The original owner says it's only a couple of years old but I wanted to know for sure.

2.While checking the fluids I noticed there are 2 plastic drainplugs both labeled oil on each side of the motor.The one on the right has a dipstick attached to it while the left one is just a plastic plug.Any reason for this?

Thanks,
Jeff

The engine is use in more than one application.  This way they are cover if one can not access one of the port.  That's what I am thinking.

Thanks guys.

Anyone have any info regarding the serial #/year of machine?

Jeff

JCturboT wrote:
I have a tracked 928. You can't tell the year from the blower's serial# but my dealer told me some of the internal parts have manufacturing date stamped on. That would be the part's manufacturing date not the blower's but at least it yields a "no older than" date, assuming the part has never been replaced.

Now if you want to take the blower apart to find out... lol

Question: I have a question about the HS 928 as I am considering buying one next winter. Since stock is depleted everywhere I am unable to see one in person. I read somethere that these models might be a little uncomfortable for taller people. Would it be possible to provide the height of the handles above the ground? I could then compare against my current model. I suspect that it is approx. 36 inches. Thanks.

Marc