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

Given Situation: Engine has been fully warmed up and the throttle is set to fast.   

Scenario: My Honda snowblower surges when it comes out of the load.  If I blow the snow with the throttle at either low or medium speed then the engine does not surge when the load is light but when the throttle is set to fast, the engine will surge when the load is low or minimum.  As soon as it gets a full load, no surging.   I took the blower to the dealer today (since no snow for few days and the wait is not too long) as I felt this was not right.  I had this problem since it was brand new in Dec 2010.  I will let you know what the fix is or if this is normal.  Any similar experiences from Honda snowblower owners?

dear friiy,

I am not going to touch the snowblower since I have 2 years and 10 months left on the warranty.  The dealer was cleaning the carb and adjusting the governor.  Obviously it is not fixed so I have a feeling they are going to replace the carb and governor.  Surges between the load are a sign of carb/governor issue.  I am a little irritated with the problem since I had this from the begining - I wish I knew better.

The issue was a defective carburator so the dealer replaced it with a new one.  The problem gone.

MN_Runner wrote:

Good to know. If I have a consistent problem, I'll be bugging the dealer.

The dealer billed Honda $94.18 for a new carburetor ($48.10) + $37.50 for labor + $4.81 (Envir Fees) + $3.77 (MN Tax).  Not sure how some people are saying that they are getting billed for $400 doing similar work - not sure if people are getting screwed or they are not telling the truth.

They can get away with shafting John Q. Public because he, more often than not, doesn't know any better. 

It's not like Honda's warranty department isn't aware of what repairs cost.

LOL ----  Dealer ordered new carb. + jet,   put carb on shelf,   ,  put a new jet in your carb. with bigger number stamped on it., showed you bill he sent to Honda.  

--- Friiy

Do you think everyone is that dishonest?  Sounds like you have done this before.

     Have you seen how ladys are treated at Midas, FireStone, PepBoys and other places?   

     Does the Monster Cable the salesmen at  Best Buy tries to sell you ( that costs $75 dollars), does it  put out a "Better Digital Signal"?----------   Digital is there or it isn't...

   Timeshares are worth the money,  The salesman said so.....

    Do you shop around when you go to a Auto dealer?,   They all should cost the same right?

   And if you leave your car unlocked in a Walmart parking , lot your wallet will still be on the seat when you get back....

  Watch your back, ask questions and never be taken advantage of ......

Friiy

    

if my blower was out of warranty then it is a different story.  I enjoy fixing my own stuff after the warranty is over just like my car or appliances.    I find that people I hang around are honest and trustworthy.  I can diagree with Borat and AA335 but I do see genuine honesty in them.  I would ask trouts to defend them in a heart beat.

Yeah,  as a dealer for 12  or so years for Honda...I saw a lot of NEW carbs  (so the customer said)  with rust damage or corrosion on the aluminum tower...

"...But the other shop put a new carb on it a few months ago,  What do you mean it isn't new?"

Friiy