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FrankMA
Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
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Re: Honda Snow blower Maintaince
Reply #11 Nov 5, 2010 5:34 am |
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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
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chefwong
Joined: Dec 18, 2004
Points: 175
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Re: Honda Snow blower Maintaince
Reply #13 Nov 5, 2010 7:27 am |
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Now that you guys mention it, my crecents wrenches dont' have any mm markings on them. Maybe I need to add these to my stash Hobbys can get real you in trouble real quick. About 8-10 years ago, I was on this buying spree and ordered a boatload of Hazet wrenchs from overseas. Between the costs of them, shipping and my HINDSIGHT on custom fees, I would have had a tonnage of USA made steel tools...
This message was modified Nov 5, 2010 by chefwong
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FrankMA
Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
Points: 587
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Re: Honda Snow blower Maintaince
Reply #16 Nov 6, 2010 3:22 pm |
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She's home.... Just got to wait till my buddy can swing on by to help me lift it out of the minivan.
That Hydrostatic drive.....makes those damm wheels almost unbearable to move without actually having the transmission ~engaged~.
Unless you guys can share some secret sauce on making these wheels turn easier for me... There's a lever below the pull rope winding that says "Transmission Release Lever". Slide it to the right and it engages the transmission, slide to the left and it releases the transmission. When you try to move it without the engine running, you need to slide it into the "Release" position and this will allow the tranny to freewheel and it will be much easier to move around.
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
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