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blumonster


Location: Wisc.
Joined: Oct 14, 2011
Points: 163

Honda HS35 Snowblower
Original Message   Oct 14, 2011 4:29 pm
Hello,

This is my first post here.

I recently got a used old Honda HS35 snowblower for $80.

It starts and runs with choke 'closed'. The choke knob is loose, moves around with the vibration.And when I put the choke on 'open' position it most of the time surges (up and down). I added some seafoam and noticed that it helped it stabilize on that day. I started it again today and it still surges when the choke is 'open' during the first few minutes, then stabilizes. Is this normal?  To start the machine the choke needs to be 'closed' or it won't start.

 This is my first snowblower, I have not worked on a snowblower before.

Auger's rubber parts are not new, the previous owner said he replaced them 3 years ago.It looks like rubber parts are worn by about half an inch maybe.Because I can see where the tip of the rubber was at one point by looking at the very thin end of the rubber.

Scraper bar is not rubber, it looks like it is made from harder plastic and the edges have 3-5 indents froms scraping. Do I have to replace these this year or will they work for now?

Is the price I paid fair for the machine I described above? Is it too much?

Thanks.

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MN_Runner


Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Joined: Dec 5, 2010
Points: 622

Re: Honda HS35 Snowblower
Reply #35   Nov 20, 2011 11:57 am
The stopper adjustment helps but I think my current belt is just too old and slippery.  The stopper helped on first few but after the old belt got warm, the stopper did not have much effect.
blumonster


Location: Wisc.
Joined: Oct 14, 2011
Points: 163

Re: Honda HS35 Snowblower
Reply #36   Nov 20, 2011 6:01 pm
It is PITA to put the aftermarket paddles back.I could not put them on.It got dark and I left it for the day.

Maybe tomorrow.

The paddles look like they are not the same size.They must be, but they resist...

MN_Runner


Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Joined: Dec 5, 2010
Points: 622

Re: Honda HS35 Snowblower
Reply #37   Nov 20, 2011 6:11 pm
You will have to install the rubber when the ambient temperature is warm otherwise they either strink or harden making your job really PITA.  BTW: There is a guy selling a pair of brand new GX160 engine for $150 a piece.

I am attempted to buy one and replace it with the one on HS35 but this may be a losing proposition and not sure if GX160 has the same dimensions as G150.

blumonster


Location: Wisc.
Joined: Oct 14, 2011
Points: 163

Re: Honda HS35 Snowblower
Reply #38   Nov 20, 2011 6:24 pm
MN_Runner wrote:
You will have to install the rubber when the ambient temperature is warm otherwise they either strink or harden making your job really PITA.  BTW: There is a guy selling a pair of brand new GX160 engine for $150 a piece.

I am attempted to buy one and replace it with the one on HS35 but this may be a losing proposition and not sure if GX160 has the same dimensions as G150.



I will try when it is warmer.Thanks MN_Runner.

Brand new GX160? Wow! Are they made in Thailand or Japan? The string trimmer I returned had a GX35 engine from Thailand.

I have no idea about the comparative dimensions of these engines.But if the sizes are very close, everything else should be similar.Not a bad price for the engine.If it works then all HS35 will need will be wings. :)

MN_Runner


Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Joined: Dec 5, 2010
Points: 622

Re: Honda HS35 Snowblower
Reply #39   Nov 20, 2011 6:34 pm
It is made in Japan.  GX160 seems to have a higher height so it may not an easy fit.  It would be pretty stupid to spend more money on this HS35 but I have done many dumb stuff too.
blumonster


Location: Wisc.
Joined: Oct 14, 2011
Points: 163

Re: Honda HS35 Snowblower
Reply #40   Nov 20, 2011 6:37 pm
MN_Runner wrote:
It is made in Japan.  GX160 seems to have a higher height so it may not an easy fit.  It would be pretty stupid to spend more money on this HS35 but I have done many dumb stuff too.



It is the best of you just wait for the snow and see how it works.I am sure it will be enough for the purpose you have in mind for the HS35.Just impatience. Snow will be here for a long time, so let's enjoy the last days without snow.Our neighbor was cutting their grass today.I did not do it.

Oops, you had snow already...

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MN_Runner


Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Joined: Dec 5, 2010
Points: 622

Re: Honda HS35 Snowblower
Reply #41   Nov 20, 2011 11:16 pm
I wish you had a tachometer on your HS35 so I know what to expect on my HS35.  I am sure there are other HS35 owners here with tachometers on their blowers and wish they chime in. 

If the RPM is too low, the blower will not work too well provided that you have good auger rubbers and scrapper.  I specifically bought this blower for cleaning my pond and the deck.  I almost sunk my blower in the pond last year.

That would not have been really funny for me. 

blumonster


Location: Wisc.
Joined: Oct 14, 2011
Points: 163

Re: Honda HS35 Snowblower
Reply #42   Nov 21, 2011 11:52 am
MN_Runner wrote:
I wish you had a tachometer on your HS35 so I know what to expect on my HS35.  I am sure there are other HS35 owners here with tachometers on their blowers and wish they chime in. 

If the RPM is too low, the blower will not work too well provided that you have good auger rubbers and scrapper.  I specifically bought this blower for cleaning my pond and the deck.  I almost sunk my blower in the pond last year.

That would not have been really funny for me. 



How do you connect the tachometer and where did you get it from, MN_Runner?  Is the RPM gauge reliable?Is it possible that it is not showing RPM lower than it really is?

Did you get the new spring?If it works in increasing the RPM to normal level I might get one as well.

Who else has Honda HS35?

Would not it be more dangerous if the snowblower is as heavy as HS35, on the pond?

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MN_Runner


Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Joined: Dec 5, 2010
Points: 622

Re: Honda HS35 Snowblower
Reply #43   Nov 21, 2011 12:15 pm
HS35 is lighter than my HS928.  I almost sunk it last year when I went over the pond when the ice was not thick enough. 

I would buy tachometer from Norther Tools: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_524744_524744?cm_mmc=Google-pla-_-Engines-_-Small%20Engine%20Accessories-_-160590&ci_sku=160590&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw={keyword}

blumonster


Location: Wisc.
Joined: Oct 14, 2011
Points: 163

Re: Honda HS35 Snowblower
Reply #44   Nov 21, 2011 3:15 pm
MN_Runner wrote:
HS35 is lighter than my HS928.  I almost sunk it last year when I went over the pond when the ice was not thick enough. 

I would buy tachometer from Norther Tools: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_524744_524744?cm_mmc=Google-pla-_-Engines-_-Small%20Engine%20Accessories-_-160590&ci_sku=160590&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw={keyword}



How do you connect it to snow blower?

Is your tachometer like this?: http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Photo-Laser-Tachometer-Contact/dp/B001N4QY66/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1321906276&sr=8-4

If not, would something like this work?

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