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

My little HS520 is a loud bugger.  When I hold the chute handle then it is fairly quiet.  Perhaps I will need to add some nylon washers around the chute.  How loud are Toro 421/621 variants? 2 cycle Toro sounds like small engine motorcycles.  Did anyone do a modification to make his/her SS quiet?

I was in a buying mood so I bought a Honda HS35 today from a college professor.  He asked for $25 since it needed new rubbers, scrapper and belt.  So I offered him $15 and got it home.  Changed the sparkplug and replaced the oil. This thing is quieter than HS520 and runs really well without any issues for being a 20 year old machine.  I ordered 8-piece rubber set  from eBay and belt and scrapper from boats.net for a grand total of $86 including shipping.  So I will post some pictures as soon as this project is done.

MN_Runner wrote:

$15 for an HS35, that's an awesome deal, especially since it's running well.

Make sure you check the belt condition and the tension too.

I'm surprised that you said its quiet.  I thought that the HS35 had Honda side valve engine.

MN_Runner wrote:

WOW! $15? You got it for free then.Looking forward to seeing the pictures.

I wonder if the scraper is facing backwards or forward.

I bought the shop manual and its supplement for HS35, if you need it I can take photos and send them.

aa335 wrote:

Compared to two-stroke Toros I heard, it is quieter.

Hey Blu -

I applaud you for putting so much into the HS35. The chassis is a monster + build.
Between the service manual, and the expensive toolkit....how much are you ~in~ on that 35....

I would think for all that money you're investing, maybe you're better off buying a newer single stage that will have a better design and more power..

My Craftsman 52844  Single Stage ( I think it was built by Murray) makes more noise than my Husqvarne Two Stage,

blumonster wrote:

thanks,  My parts on their way from MI and FL so hopefully next week my little HS35 will be in a running shape.  The Honda shop says spending on 80-100 for parts are not that bad if the engine is running good as it is a good machine.

blumonster wrote:
The newer Toro 221Q is louder than a 4 stroke, but it has a nice sound.  I like how it sounds when there's load on it.

I don't know what engine is on a Snapper LE19, maybe an old Tecumseh, but it is loud and obnoxious.

MN_Runner wrote:
Got any pics of the HS35 as is before the makeover? 

mobiledynamics wrote:

Oh, thanks mobiledynamics :)

I did not count but probably around 200 dollars including the 80 dollars I paid the previous owner.For the shop manual I paid only 12.50 including shipping.The tools were not expensive.7.50 in total, including shipping.I bought aftermarket auger paddles but OEM scraper.Some bolts,washers,plates,PB blaster etc. I have not bought each and every bolt,washer,collar though. I thought about buying collars for example.But they cost 2-3 dollars each and there are 24 of them.

It is my first snow blower, it was made in Japan.I trust them.Of course it is a very old machine but the newly made anything tends to be less in quality and reliability.

I thought about getting Poulan Pro single stage for 300 dollars but the engine is from China, I am sure the construction too is flimsy.Even if there is some rust on HS35's auger housing/auger I can sand it,primer it and paint it.As long as the engine works the rest can be taken care of since the rust is not bad.