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lseap107


Location: Wisconsin
Joined: Jan 8, 2011
Points: 23

Honda HS928WA or HS928TA ?
Original Message   Jan 9, 2011 9:57 am
I am considering replacing my Ariens 926 snowblower with possilby a Honda.  I want a better motor and something that is going to tackle the plowed driveway a little better.  I think if I could get a Subaru motor on a larger size Ariens, I would still consider one but they only offer it on the smaller compact model.  Anyway, I can't make up my mind on a tracked model or wheeled model honda.  I live in Wisconsin and have a 3 car wide driveway and sidewalk to do.  Will the tracked unit clear down to the cement or do I have to shovel the little bit it leaves behind after blowing?  Also, would I be able to turn 180 degrees when I get to the end of my sidewalk with the tracked unit or would I have to make my turn in the driveway because I may need more room to make a turn on about a 4 foot wide sidewalk?  Probably still have to do that with a wheeled unit anyway.  I've head a few people state that the tracked unit moves a little easier when you have a little bit of snow under the track but since I have a concrete drive, I may not have that little bit extra to easy the turn.  I really would like to try one out but most all of the dealers around here don't stock the two stage only the single stage.  I would assume because of price and low sales on the larger units.  I saw a used HS1230TA from about 2004 for $2500 but feel that might be too big.  It looks like new and only has about 4 hours of use.  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

John 

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Steve_Cebu


Joined: Dec 17, 2009
Points: 888

Re: Honda HS928WA or HS928TA ?
Reply #38   Jan 10, 2011 4:38 pm
njal wrote:

Congratulations on your purchase.
Be prepared for many years of trouble free use .

At the end of the year,fuel tank bone dry,carb.bone dry.

If you do that next fall it will start with one pull. :-)



In my area it's best to fill the tank to the verrry top and drain the carb by running it out of gas. We get so many humid days here that a full tank with Sta-bil in it is better than an empty tank. I did that for my Toro and it started with 1 pull.

"If you have more miles on your snow blower than your car, you live in New England."  "If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching, you live in New England."
lseap107


Location: Wisconsin
Joined: Jan 8, 2011
Points: 23

Re: Honda HS928WA or HS928TA ?
Reply #39   Jan 10, 2011 4:40 pm
Does it show in the owner's manual where to drain the gas from the carb?
njal


Joined: Jan 9, 2010
Points: 109

Re: Honda HS928WA or HS928TA ?
Reply #40   Jan 10, 2011 4:58 pm
It sure does. Not hard to do at all.
njal


Joined: Jan 9, 2010
Points: 109

Re: Honda HS928WA or HS928TA ?
Reply #41   Jan 10, 2011 5:01 pm
Steve_Cebu wrote:
In my area it's best to fill the tank to the verrry top and drain the carb by running it out of gas. We get so many humid days here that a full tank with Sta-bil in it is better than an empty tank. I did that for my Toro and it started with 1 pull.



Steve well it started so I guess your way works

as well. I can't drain 145 gall. out my boat and it starts in the spring.

I just like keeping the mower and blowers bone dry when not in use.

Steve_Cebu


Joined: Dec 17, 2009
Points: 888

Re: Honda HS928WA or HS928TA ?
Reply #42   Jan 10, 2011 6:03 pm
lseap107 wrote:
Does it show in the owner's manual where to drain the gas from the carb?


No you don't drain  it you just shut off your gas while the unit is running and eventually it will run out of gas. My dealer showed me how to do it and they have everyone do this. They also sell Ariens and expensive John Deere tractors and they have everyone do the same thing. Hey, it works.

"If you have more miles on your snow blower than your car, you live in New England."  "If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching, you live in New England."
Steve_Cebu


Joined: Dec 17, 2009
Points: 888

Re: Honda HS928WA or HS928TA ?
Reply #43   Jan 10, 2011 6:05 pm
njal wrote:
Steve well it started so I guess your way works

as well. I can't drain 145 gall. out my boat and it starts in the spring.

I just like keeping the mower and blowers bone dry when not in use.



The thing is the tank would be filled with water if I had it empty. Too much hot & cold during the summer so the condensation in the garage would be awful.

"If you have more miles on your snow blower than your car, you live in New England."  "If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching, you live in New England."
njal


Joined: Jan 9, 2010
Points: 109

Re: Honda HS928WA or HS928TA ?
Reply #44   Jan 10, 2011 7:13 pm
Steve_Cebu wrote:
No you don't drain  it you just shut off your gas while the unit is running and eventually it will run out of gas. My dealer showed me how to do it and they have everyone do this. They also sell Ariens and expensive John Deere tractors and they have everyone do the same thing. Hey, it works.



I think there is a thumb screw on thebottom or side of  carb that gets another teaspoon out.

Now I'll have to check in the morning.

FrankMA


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

Re: Honda HS928WA or HS928TA ?
Reply #45   Jan 10, 2011 7:14 pm
I always leave my tank full with fresh fuel that has either a good dose of Seafoam or Stabile to last throughout the long summer or winter months. I've not had any problems in the 25 -30 years I've been doing this so I guess it works. I think I'd be concerned about oxidation in the fuel lines and carb if I drained them completely dry - but who knows....

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
njal


Joined: Jan 9, 2010
Points: 109

Re: Honda HS928WA or HS928TA ?
Reply #46   Jan 10, 2011 7:18 pm
Steve_Cebu wrote:
The thing is the tank would be filled with water if I had it empty. Too much hot & cold during the summer so the condensation in the garage would be awful.



Never had that happen and it gets ugly hot here in the summer..

I'll have to take a peek in my tank this summer.

I just don't like the new fuel as of late.

Years ago I would put my lawn mower away at the end of fall and never worried about,

untill the new fuel came out .Then all kinds of crazy things happened to my blowers and mowers.

MN_Runner


Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Joined: Dec 5, 2010
Points: 622

Re: Honda HS928WA or HS928TA ?
Reply #47   Jan 10, 2011 7:36 pm

lseap107

What is the name of the Honda dealer that carries 11 HS1132TAS. It must be a very big store, is it in New York? Can you give us the name of the store where you ordered your HS928TAS?

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