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?

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.

I hear ya blu.

Anyone on this forum is a enthusiest.....and we're probably picking the finer details on things.
For all intents and purpose, I was just saying at the $$$ you got into it, a cheaper machine which probably has more power will do you justice.
Afterall,  who cares about the fluffy stuff. You can move that with a shovel. It's all that other stuff in between, where instead of backbreaking work, it's the power of the sb that is doing the job for you.


The engine afterall, like most decent cars, will last much longer than the other components.......ya know.

I'd just hate for you to get caught up on the HS35 of yours when you're better served with any SS that has more power at the end of the day.