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Does anyone know where I might find an Auger Assembly for Honda HS521A ? A new replacement assembly costs $405.00. This machine runs perfectly and I would really like to hang on to it, but I can probably buy a new machine for not much more than the cost of the auger.

I recently ran into the same problem with my 7-year-old Simplicity single stage (520E).  Only in my case the auger was only $160.  Still I didn't think it was worth fixing (it needed a few other things) and decided to go for one of the new Toro Power Clear models, specifically the 221QE.  I read reviews and discussions about the various single stage models and there were some who really liked the Honda.  But now you can see the negative side of Honda--the cost to replace parts and repair them.  I've never heard of an auger breaking on a Toro, but even if it did, the entire cost of the parts comes to about $65.  And it's made up of removable components, so the likelihood is that you'd get by with replacing less than the whole unit. 

The Honda and most of the others have the rubber riveted to a metal auger.  The auger can rust over the years and possibly break and when the rubber needs replacing, you have to bring it in and deal with the service cost.  Of course, if you've gleaned 18 years from the Honda that's still a tribute to their quality.  But the Toro design is simple genius.  Each of the two paddles is $15 and you can replace it yourself.  They last for three years.   That and all the rave reviews over the years about Toros is what convinced me to buy one.  And now, depending on where you're located, it might be a good time to buy one.  Here in Philly it was a nothing winter so dealers are stuck with plenty of leftovers.  I got one for 20% off.  Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

I might add, this is a good place to find parts at better prices.  The Honda auger there is $20 less.

http://www.jackssmallengines.com/searchdb2.cfm

Are you sure  that you  need the whole asembly or simply parts for it?/
		BPR
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Auger (Usually ships in 3-6 days)		72401-747-405 $405.24
Auger Bearing (Usually ships in 3-6 days)		90201-730-003 $15.96
Blower Paddle (Usually ships in 3-6 days)		72521-747-000 $10.54
Auger Paddle, Right (Usually ships in 3-6 days)		72522-747-000 $16.90
Auger Paddle, Left (Usually ships in 3-6 days)		72523-747-000 $16.58
Auger Bearing (Usually ships in 3-6 days)		90201-730-003 $15.96
Scraper Blade (Usually ships in 3-6 days)		76322-747-000 $26.34
Carburetor (Usually ships in 3-6 days)	-	16100-ZE1-P33 Discontinued
Carburetor Needle Valve		16011-ZE0-005 $18.42
Carburetor Float Set		16013-ZE0-005 $18.46
Carburetor O-Ring Set (5 pc., Usually ships in 3-6 days)		16010-ZE1-P31 $14.32
Governor Spring		16561-ZE1-020 $3.36
Throttle Return Spring		16562-ZE1-020 $2.44
Governor Rod		16555-ZE1-000 $2.98
Ignition Coil		30500-ZE1-063 $55.80
Spark Plug Cap		30700-ZE1-013 $14.10
Oil Seal (PTO End)		91201-Z0T-801 $5.78
Oil Seal (Starter End)		91201-Z0T-801 $5.78
Gasket Set (Usually ships in 3-6 days)	-	06111-ZE1-405 $29.16
Carb. Insulator Gasket	-	16223-ZE1-800 $2.14
Carburetor Gasket

Solara great job!

Yes! The axle that all the paddles rivet to snapped.

wow. how about a weld and a sleeve?