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

Looking at the pictures from Honda.com, the new 928 and 1332 models have auto choke and new exhaust systems.  Perhaps with the new exhaust system, the blower will be much quieter just like HS724. 

DBV1 wrote:
Pretty much all modern engines have decompression feature to make pull starting easier.  But 300cc and larger engines do require more effort.  If a person is not fit to pull start, I think they're risking it by operating a 2 stage snowblower.

I was looking into the specs of the 724 and 928.  The 928 weights 6 pounds more, and 4 inches wider.  I don't think it will be harder to handle.  Your wife will probably get used to the heavier 928 that she won't notice it. 

The 928 will handle the EOD pile better due to the additional power.  But for normal snowblowing on driveways and sidewalks, you won't notice that the 724 is weak.  FrankMA can probably chime in and give his impression on the 724.

DVB1 - Trust you have a physically fit and strong spouse willing to move snow and enjoy running the snowblower during your absence. Steve_Cebu has a super strong wife as she can move her Toro 1028 with an ease.  In fact, Steve only takes videos while his wife clears the snow and flexes her muscle.

Thanks all for the help.  We ended up buying the Honda HS928WAS.  If it ends up being too much, then we can always sell it, but I think it will be fine.

Good choice!  You won't regret it when the big one strikes.  Take good care of it and it'll outlast you.  And don't forget to grease the auger shafts so they don't freeze up.  Get a few spare shear pins too, especially if you have gravel.

Thanks for the tip.  Looking forward to using it!

Dr_Woof wrote:

I can send you some shear pins if you like as long as you are not from Nigeria. 

MN_Runner wrote:
I'm in Illinois, very close to Minnesota.  :)

I consider you a friend so just let me know when you need some.

Thanks - funny about Nigeria.  I am from Ohio.   Do the shear pins break that easy and are they simple to replace? 

MN_Runner wrote:

I also have 2011 Honda HS928WAS.  I have yet to break any shear pin and it is very easy to change or check for tightness.  I lived in Columbus OH from 1977 to 1979. It does snow a bit in OH.