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Sparkplug Change for 2 Staged Honda Snowblower Original Message Feb 5, 2011 2:23 pm
Just changed the sparkplug on my HS928 today and it was not as easy as my Honda lawnmower. The angle is somewhat skewed so regular craftsman sparkplug socket is not the best. I had to use the Honda socket (thinner) that came with the blower to loosen and tighten the sparkplug. When you are installing the new sparkplug - try to tread it with your hand first before using the socket so you do not strip it. Just be careful so $2 job does not turn into a $400 mess. Did you guys have similar experiences on your Honda blowers?
This message was modified Feb 5, 2011 by MN_Runner
Re: Sparkplug Change for 2 Staged Honda Snowblower Reply #1 Feb 5, 2011 2:26 pm
I found the plug a bit difficult to get to in my 6.5HP Greyhound clone engine last year when I put it away for the summer. I was still able to use a regular socket and extension though.
Don't blow into the wind, and don't eat yellow snow. WOOF!
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Re: Sparkplug Change for 2 Staged Honda Snowblower Reply #2 Feb 5, 2011 2:46 pm
MN_Runner wrote:
Just changed the sparkplug on my HS928 today and it was not as easy as my Honda lawnmower. The angle is somewhat skewed so regular craftsman sparkplug socket is not the best. I had to use the Honda socket (thinner) that came with the blower to loosen and tighten the sparkplug. When you are installing the new sparkplug - try to tread it with your hand first before using the socket so you do not strip it. Just be careful so $2 job does not turn into a $400 mess. Did you guys have similar experiences on your Honda blowers?
They make the engine that way so you have to buy the $40 tool set from Honda. Worth about a buck but .....
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
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Re: Sparkplug Change for 2 Staged Honda Snowblower Reply #6 Feb 6, 2011 1:59 pm
BTW: The original spark plug was not torqued as tight as it should have been - it came off a little too easy. In addition, I was not able to use the torque wrench due to skewed angle.
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
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Re: Sparkplug Change for 2 Staged Honda Snowblower Reply #7 Feb 12, 2011 8:30 pm
woof,
the honda sparkplug wrench is only $3.54 from http://www.boats.net/parts/detail/honda/H-89216-809-000.html. $40 sounded somewhat a little too high - perhpas your dealer is charging you that much to pay for the heat this winter!
