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blunt


Joined: Jan 2, 2008
Points: 10

honda 1132 wont blow powder
Original Message   Jan 2, 2008 10:12 am
 It's official the honda 1132. A 11 hp. 32" inch cut tracked snowblower needs a retrofit kit to blow powdered snow without sucking it through the carburator and dieing.

 I was also informed that honda will only supply the kit  (its under warrenty) if the customer asks for it.

I am now waiting a week or more for a kit to come in so i can snowblow my driveway.

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Philscbx


Joined: Jan 7, 2008
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Re: honda 1132 wont blow powder
Reply #7   Jan 8, 2008 2:54 am
Is this symptom of carb icing, and wet ignition from blowing snow into the wind > vs down< wind?
Thousands of hours, and have never had this issue on any machine.
blunt


Joined: Jan 2, 2008
Points: 10

Re: honda 1132 wont blow powder
Reply #8   Jan 10, 2008 12:13 am
the honda is sucking snow into the carb and causing the engine to blow black smoke and stall. When the carb cover is removed it is covered in drops of water that fall into the intake and cause problems. It was a swirling windy day  and i was often being covered with snow i ended up finishing with my mtd yardman it didn't suffer any problems just much harder to turn.
Gelid


Location: Maine
Joined: Nov 19, 2007
Points: 84

Re: honda 1132 wont blow powder
Reply #9   Jan 14, 2008 5:39 pm
Is the 1132's air cleaner cover different from other models'? I ask 'cause I never experienced such a problem with my 928 even in the fluffiest snow conditions.

Honda HS928 TCD - If you lived where I live you'd have one too
blunt


Joined: Jan 2, 2008
Points: 10

Re: honda 1132 wont blow powder
Reply #10   Jan 14, 2008 8:51 pm
I just used my 1132 in heavy powder for the first time since installing the anti ice-ing kit  and had no problems with stalling. The dealer told me that this is the only model that has this issue. one of the salesman also told me it was because i bought there largest machine while most peaple only wanted the smaller units implying it was really my fault not theirs. Runs great now im glad i kept it.                                       
Gelid


Location: Maine
Joined: Nov 19, 2007
Points: 84

Re: honda 1132 wont blow powder
Reply #11   Jan 14, 2008 10:00 pm
blunt wrote:
I just used my 1132 in heavy powder for the first time since installing the anti ice-ing kit  and had no problems with stalling. The dealer told me that this is the only model that has this issue. one of the salesman also told me it was because i bought there largest machine while most peaple only wanted the smaller units implying it was really my fault not theirs. Runs great now im glad i kept it.                                       

So it's the customer's fault if only the most popular models are properly equipped? I like your dealer's sense of humor lol. What does the anti-icing kit consist of? I suspect it's just the thick rubber shroud that covers the side of the engine where the carb is, must be worth what, $20? Pretty miserly of them to hold it back on a $2700 machine.

Honda HS928 TCD - If you lived where I live you'd have one too
blunt


Joined: Jan 2, 2008
Points: 10

Re: honda 1132 wont blow powder
Reply #12   Jan 17, 2008 12:26 am
Gelid wrote:
So it's the customer's fault if only the most popular models are properly equipped? I like your dealer's sense of humor lol. What does the anti-icing kit consist of? I suspect it's just the thick rubber shroud that covers the side of the engine where the carb is, must be worth what, $20? Pretty miserly of them to hold it back on a $2700 machine.

 It a metal shroud and 2 pieces of rubber wrapped around the carb, Of course finding the fuel shutoff  is strictly a fumble and feel operation as it is completely covered by rubber
Gelid


Location: Maine
Joined: Nov 19, 2007
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Re: honda 1132 wont blow powder
Reply #13   Jan 17, 2008 4:30 am
blunt wrote:
 It a metal shroud and 2 pieces of rubber wrapped around the carb, Of course finding the fuel shutoff  is strictly a fumble and feel operation as it is completely covered by rubber

Yup. What you describe comes standard on the 928. They call the metal shroud 'carburetor cover'  even though it covers more than just the carb. As for the rubber wrap-around it has a slit for access to the shutoff valve but it doesn't align that good that's why you need to slide your fingers in there and feel for the lever. Does a pretty good job of keeping snow out though.

Honda HS928 TCD - If you lived where I live you'd have one too
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