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

Anyone have a digital copy of a Honda Snowblower Service Book onhand that you can share.

They have the owners manual available for download, but it doesn't state much on servicing.
1st timer 2 stage owner here....

BTW, not sure what camp you're in on *sealants* . I have plenty of exotic caranubas and sealants already.

For the last 2 years, from the same makers of Kroil, I've been using Weatherpruf as a sealant for exterior stuff.
I put a coat on the compressor housing 1X a year, etc, etc.

chefwong wrote:
One word... Zaino........... :)

chefwong wrote: Give us a lil' hint,,,,,, What's the tire pressure???

It's got tire pressure.... So for all you Hundaa Heads in here, I might as well get you thoughts.. I found a 724WA which is Perfect. Perfect in the sense that sizewise, it's good to fit between 2 cars. There are plenty of 1132 Trax available locally. The 724WA is a year old, but the kicker is it's a 4 hr drive to get it. $750 for the unit seemed like a good deal - travel aside. The costs of the Uhaul cab to hook up to my X5 (one way U haul) + gas in my gas monster was the same as me renting a Toyota Sienna. So a Sienna will be hauling it So Sat 3AM, off the trek begins to get my red bucket machine. If you guys don't mind checking, what mm size sockets are on the chute as well as the handlebar. I'm be lugging a socket set, 2 sets of Phillips #2 &3, and a good ole flashlight. 1/2 gas container to test and some straps. When I move, I can get then just the trax model of whatever is the latest. Dear old me. I am debating whether to FLIP the 520AS or not. Since I got it for so cheeep , I should keep it eh ?

I had a 624WA for 10 years - IMHO, it's the best compromise between power, compactness and manueverability that's available in a 2 stage blower. It will tackle any type of snow condition and handles the EOD garbage well - you just have to take a smaller bite than going through the virgin stuff. I'm sure you'll be very pleased with its performance. BTW - you got a good price on that, I just sold my 10 y/o 624WA for $ 750.00 back in August. First guy who came to look at it bought it. 

Most every nut and bolt is either a 10mm, 12mm or 14mm. You may want to bring along a metric crescent wrench just in case : ) . I'd keep the HS520AS just for those small snow amounts or slushy crap that any 2 stage has difficulty blowing. Don't forget the pic's. Good Luck!

I second that. Don't forget the metric crescent wrenches, you'll need two.

Now that you guys mention it, my crecents wrenches dont' have any mm markings on them. Maybe I need to add these to my stash

Hobbys can get real you in trouble real quick. About 8-10 years ago, I was on this buying spree and ordered a boatload of Hazet wrenchs from overseas.
Between the costs of them, shipping and my HINDSIGHT on custom fees, I would have had a tonnage of USA made steel tools...

chefwong wrote:
They usually don't come with markings, the tool operator has to be properly trained and calibrated monthly. 

But I got a wrench with markings I can sell you.

She's home....
Just got to wait till my buddy can swing on by to help me lift it out of the minivan.

That Hydrostatic drive.....makes those damm wheels almost unbearable to move without actually having the transmission ~engaged~.

Unless you guys can share some secret sauce on making these wheels turn easier for me...

chefwong wrote:

There's a lever below the pull rope winding that says "Transmission Release Lever". Slide it to the right and it engages the transmission, slide to the left and it releases the transmission. When you try to move it without the engine running, you need to slide it into the "Release" position and this will allow the tranny to freewheel and it will be much easier to move around.