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

Hello,

This is my first post here.

I recently got a used old Honda HS35 snowblower for $80.

It starts and runs with choke 'closed'. The choke knob is loose, moves around with the vibration.And when I put the choke on 'open' position it most of the time surges (up and down). I added some seafoam and noticed that it helped it stabilize on that day. I started it again today and it still surges when the choke is 'open' during the first few minutes, then stabilizes. Is this normal?  To start the machine the choke needs to be 'closed' or it won't start.

 This is my first snowblower, I have not worked on a snowblower before.

Auger's rubber parts are not new, the previous owner said he replaced them 3 years ago.It looks like rubber parts are worn by about half an inch maybe.Because I can see where the tip of the rubber was at one point by looking at the very thin end of the rubber.

Scraper bar is not rubber, it looks like it is made from harder plastic and the edges have 3-5 indents froms scraping. Do I have to replace these this year or will they work for now?

Is the price I paid fair for the machine I described above? Is it too much?

Thanks.

Around the screw on 2nd picture and around the bolt under the black hose on the first picture.

The condition of the old spark plug, the tip is whiter maybe because I added some seafoam.

I just have two more things (scrapper and belt) to do on my HS35 and am ready to blow the snow.  It would have been a perfect day for HS35 as we got a nice wet 4 inch here.  Here are photos on my HS35 after the $4.99 paint job:

MN_Runner wrote:

For 4 dollars the paint job looks great.

I read that the auger needs to stop when we release the auger engagement clutch.If not we need to adjust the clutch.I do not know how this will make it stop.

blumonster,

I think aa335 was right about having a brake to stop the auger.  When I saw the diagram of HS35 drive pulley

(see part #6 on http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Honda/Snow%20Blower/0/HS35%20A%20SNOW%20BLOWER%2C%20JPN%2C%20VIN%23%20HS35-1000001/DRIVE%20PULLEY/parts.html),

I realized that maybe the stopper is out of adjustment.  I will adjust this when I get the new belt tomorrow and make sure it stops when the clutch is released. 

BTW: You can order NGK sparkplugs via NAPA online and pick them up the local store.  Thanks for the diagram of the carburator.  It does not leak gas anymore but at some point I may need to replace all three gaskets. 

MN_Runner wrote:

Thank you for pointing out the stopper diagram, MN_Runner. I will have to look at it and adjust it if possible when I replace the belt.I have not yet.I have the belts.

I got the spark plugs from rockauto.I ordered 2 (one for the other Honda).It was around 5 dollars for 2 dollars everything included.NAPA tends to have higher prices for almost everything. :(

I added the diagram of carb area after borat's post/suggestion about following the carb linkage and governor.

Speaking of spark plugs, there are two different NGK spark plugs for HS35. One for HS35 with breaker points type ignition and one for C.D.I type. BPR4HS is for frame serial no. 1048.... and smaller, BPR4HS10 if I remember correctly for the newer HS35s with serial no. 1048.... and later.The spark plug gaps are different on these.NGK's part finder says the same thing...I had ordered the newer one from amazon but later found out that was the wrong one.

The stopper adjustment helps but I think my current belt is just too old and slippery.  The stopper helped on first few but after the old belt got warm, the stopper did not have much effect.

It is PITA to put the aftermarket paddles back.I could not put them on.It got dark and I left it for the day.

Maybe tomorrow.

The paddles look like they are not the same size.They must be, but they resist...

You will have to install the rubber when the ambient temperature is warm otherwise they either strink or harden making your job really PITA.  BTW: There is a guy selling a pair of brand new GX160 engine for $150 a piece.

I am attempted to buy one and replace it with the one on HS35 but this may be a losing proposition and not sure if GX160 has the same dimensions as G150.

MN_Runner wrote:

I will try when it is warmer.Thanks MN_Runner.

Brand new GX160? Wow! Are they made in Thailand or Japan? The string trimmer I returned had a GX35 engine from Thailand.

I have no idea about the comparative dimensions of these engines.But if the sizes are very close, everything else should be similar.Not a bad price for the engine.If it works then all HS35 will need will be wings. :)

It is made in Japan.  GX160 seems to have a higher height so it may not an easy fit.  It would be pretty stupid to spend more money on this HS35 but I have done many dumb stuff too.