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

I just picked up a 2012 Honda HS928K1WA. I just replaced my Yamaha YS828 and am clueless  on Honda's Hydro-static trans..

How do you use it?? If I put it is what would be speed 3 and engage the clutch it clunks and does an instant engagement. There is no slipping the clutch so to speak no matter how slow I engage it or how fast.  OR do I have to always have to have it in neutral and ease it up to speed every time I have to start out. If so, that would suck. HELP!!

Whoha,

Don't waster your energy and time on New_Yorker as he does not even own a snowblower.  He likes to read manuals online when he has an access to internet at his local library.

I dont see the problem with my 926 track model.  It just goes at watever speed is selected when you clutch it.  No clumk at all, but I rarely start out at a very fast speed and generally blow snow at reduced speeds.  Even on clean concrete - no clunk but it will stress out your shoulders if its set fast.  Just gotta be careful its not unexpectedly in full reverse when you do the clutch thing or youll get track marks all over yurself.

@Whoha

Interesting username.    All in the same, its either a playground or a toxic waste zone.  The creator has an amazing sense of humor.

I was quite surprised you used a Dremel to cut out few extra notches on the chute ring, although I know why extra rotation is desired.  That take some guts or insanity.  Most people wouldn't have the heart to hack a brand new snowblower that hasn't even seen a snowflake or has gone through an oil change. 

If the transmission is really an issue, there should be a lot more people b*tching and whining about it.  It's not like Honda snowblower were just released last year.

Again, I would suggest getting your new snowblower checked out or at least compare how an identical HS928 transmission operates.  It's not necessary to call Honda engineers INEPT across the board because of an isolated problem.  Not that I need to defend engineers for whatever reasons, but if you're dropping $2500 on a snowblower that is still in warranty, it's the least you can do before mudslinging.

What is H1?

Hummer H1

MN_Runner wrote:
H1 would be the original Humvy

Sorry, I am an Air Force guy.

No problem, I'm just a civilian who's not up to date with  the  latest Jane's publications.  :)

Sorry for another question.  What do you mean by "Jane's publication"?  It is not a common phrase in MN.

MN_Runner wrote:

Jane's is a series of books on military weapons of all sorts. It's an exhaustive resource and they cover everything you can imagine.

Here is a link if it's military Jane's has it.

http://www.amazon.com/Janes-Tanks-Combat-Vehicles-Recognition/dp/0004724526

http://articles.janes.com/articles/indepth/jiw.html

http://jawa.janes.com/public/jawa/index.shtml