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chefwong


Joined: Dec 18, 2004
Points: 175

Honda Snow blower Maintaince
Original Message   Nov 4, 2010 11:03 am
Anyone have a digital copy of a Honda Snowblower Service Book onhand that you can share.

They have the owners manual available for download, but it doesn't state much on servicing.
1st timer 2 stage owner here....
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aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: Honda Snow blower Maintaince
Reply #3   Nov 4, 2010 5:38 pm
drifter wrote:
I think the service manual is very short. It's one sentence only; "wash it, wax it, then crack open a beer and smile at it."

Now that you got a new toy, you're just itching for some snow action eh?

That reminds me, I have to go buff my snowblower.  Adjust the skid shoes, and grease the chute worm gear.
aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: Honda Snow blower Maintaince
Reply #4   Nov 4, 2010 5:44 pm
chefwong wrote:
Anyone have a digital copy of a Honda Snowblower Service Book onhand that you can share.

They have the owners manual available for download, but it doesn't state much on servicing.
1st timer 2 stage owner here....

What new toy did you get?  Do tell.
FrankMA


Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
Points: 587

Re: Honda Snow blower Maintaince
Reply #5   Nov 4, 2010 6:23 pm
aa335 wrote:
What new toy did you get?  Do tell.


After all the help we've provided and chefwong does'nt even have the decency to let us in on his score.....

Toro Wheel Horse 522xi GT, Honda HS928TA, Honda HS621AS, Honda HS520A, Toro CCR3000 (work in progress), Honda HS624WA (sold 08/23/2010), Stihl BR550 Backpack Blower, Stihl MS250, McCulloch MS1635, Honda EM6500SX Generator
chefwong


Joined: Dec 18, 2004
Points: 175

Re: Honda Snow blower Maintaince
Reply #6   Nov 4, 2010 6:45 pm
I don't want to jinx it just yet...
It's not a TCD

It has not been picked up.

GL4 or GL5 for the Augers?

It is a VERY good deal & the bucket is RED
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chefwong


Joined: Dec 18, 2004
Points: 175

Re: Honda Snow blower Maintaince
Reply #7   Nov 4, 2010 6:48 pm
BTW, not sure what camp you're in on *sealants* . I have plenty of exotic caranubas and sealants already.

For the last 2 years, from the same makers of Kroil, I've been using Weatherpruf as a sealant for exterior stuff.
I put a coat on the compressor housing 1X a year, etc, etc.
kellyinkc


Joined: Oct 8, 2010
Points: 74

Re: Honda Snow blower Maintaince
Reply #8   Nov 4, 2010 9:10 pm
chefwong wrote:
BTW, not sure what camp you're in on *sealants* . I have plenty of exotic caranubas and sealants already.

For the last 2 years, from the same makers of Kroil, I've been using Weatherpruf as a sealant for exterior stuff.
I put a coat on the compressor housing 1X a year, etc, etc.

One word... Zaino........... :)
drifter


Joined: Oct 13, 2010
Points: 115

Re: Honda Snow blower Maintaince
Reply #9   Nov 4, 2010 9:22 pm
chefwong wrote:
I don't want to jinx it just yet...
It's not a TCD

It has not been picked up.

GL4 or GL5 for the Augers?

It is a VERY good deal & the bucket is RED
Give us a lil' hint,,,,,, What's the tire pressure???
chefwong


Joined: Dec 18, 2004
Points: 175

Re: Honda Snow blower Maintaince
Reply #10   Nov 4, 2010 11:19 pm
It's got tire pressure.... So for all you Hundaa Heads in here, I might as well get you thoughts.. I found a 724WA which is Perfect. Perfect in the sense that sizewise, it's good to fit between 2 cars. There are plenty of 1132 Trax available locally. The 724WA is a year old, but the kicker is it's a 4 hr drive to get it. $750 for the unit seemed like a good deal - travel aside. The costs of the Uhaul cab to hook up to my X5 (one way U haul) + gas in my gas monster was the same as me renting a Toyota Sienna. So a Sienna will be hauling it So Sat 3AM, off the trek begins to get my red bucket machine. If you guys don't mind checking, what mm size sockets are on the chute as well as the handlebar. I'm be lugging a socket set, 2 sets of Phillips #2 &3, and a good ole flashlight. 1/2 gas container to test and some straps. When I move, I can get then just the trax model of whatever is the latest. Dear old me. I am debating whether to FLIP the 520AS or not. Since I got it for so cheeep , I should keep it eh ?
FrankMA


Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
Points: 587

Re: Honda Snow blower Maintaince
Reply #11   Nov 5, 2010 5:34 am
I had a 624WA for 10 years - IMHO, it's the best compromise between power, compactness and manueverability that's available in a 2 stage blower. It will tackle any type of snow condition and handles the EOD garbage well - you just have to take a smaller bite than going through the virgin stuff. I'm sure you'll be very pleased with its performance. BTW - you got a good price on that, I just sold my 10 y/o 624WA for $ 750.00 back in August. First guy who came to look at it bought it. 

Most every nut and bolt is either a 10mm, 12mm or 14mm. You may want to bring along a metric crescent wrench just in case : ) . I'd keep the HS520AS just for those small snow amounts or slushy crap that any 2 stage has difficulty blowing. Don't forget the pic's. Good Luck!

This message was modified Nov 5, 2010 by FrankMA


Toro Wheel Horse 522xi GT, Honda HS928TA, Honda HS621AS, Honda HS520A, Toro CCR3000 (work in progress), Honda HS624WA (sold 08/23/2010), Stihl BR550 Backpack Blower, Stihl MS250, McCulloch MS1635, Honda EM6500SX Generator
aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: Honda Snow blower Maintaince
Reply #12   Nov 5, 2010 7:22 am
I second that. Don't forget the metric crescent wrenches, you'll need two.
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