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

Hello,
First off-great Forum!

Lots of good info to be found.I have referenced this forum for info about both of my John Deere mowers (JX-75/14SB)and just today decided to join.

I just purchase a used Honda HS928 snowblower in excellent condition and I have a couple questions I was hoping another Honda owner could help me with.

1.Is there anyway to tell the year of the machine based on the serial #? I asked the counterperson at the Honda dealership and he said no,but it is less than 8 years old.The original owner says it's only a couple of years old but I wanted to know for sure.

2.While checking the fluids I noticed there are 2 plastic drainplugs both labeled oil on each side of the motor.The one on the right has a dipstick attached to it while the left one is just a plastic plug.Any reason for this?

Thanks,
Jeff