Holy smokes!! This is the exact same thing I needed to do today. I went online to see if I could find out why it is not spinning as fast or moving the snow like it should. And wham!! My only small engine guru put this video up.. Awesome!!
Another good video for me. Last year I found a couple of times when the snow was heavier that suddenly the snow blower seemed to be slipping. I thought at the time it must have just got wet. But I will try adjusting the idler pulley. Thanks Don
@DeepFriedFuzzball thanks for watching, Honda makes one of the best snowblowers, the only thing with tracks is if it dies somewhere they are hard to pull
Thanks. This video was very helpful. My Husquarna blower wasnt throwing the snow as it should last year, so I replaced the belt, and it was mad expensive. I didn't know this could be done at the time, but thankfully I kept the old belt. That way I can put it back on when the new one is worn out. Thank you:-)
We have not had any snow in the Ozarks this year. We may luck out and not have any snow. Do you like Honda motors and equipment as much as I do. I think they are the best.
Hi Dony great video as always. I noticed that there was no clip on top of the cover to hold the cable for the deflector on the chute. You need that clip to hold the cable because as you turn the chute the deflector cable moves and touches the exhaust as it will burn the cover of the cable.
@skidmore75 OOPs my error Dony , I should have said AUGER! It actually pulls/screws the snow towards the center where the snow is then thrown up towards the chute and OUT. Sorry but one fellow did say to use a spray.I'll head to the mower shop tomorrow and get some. I did get some truck bed paint but it's too cold now for me to apply it.I'll have to use that in spring for both the blower and mower deck to prevent accumulation. and rust. I have no heat in my garage.
You always have the best info. I have a question about the Honda HS80. Under the bottom next to the tracks there is a single adjustment bolt that sticks down. What does it do? It is not covered in the owners manual. Also is there a need to lube anything on the lower end. ANY tips would be helpful. Thanks.
Excellent video. I've had to refer to it on a couple of occasions already. One question regarding the auger and drive cables. I noticed on several occasions that when I applied the auger lever it activates the drive instead. Is it possible that the cables are connected incorrectly? It doesn't happen all the time, just intermittently.
I been watching your vid's for awhile and you do a good job but maybe once every week or every two weeks you should do more advance things for people that know how to do the simple things. Like I made lots of romping mowers and racing mowers and things like that, If it comes anything that has wheels I can do anything to it lol
Can you do the same for the drive pulley ? I have a HS55 where the drive handle doesn’t seem to work, I took the cover off and the idler pulley seems to work but the belt looks really tight so wondering if it’s too small of a belt or the pulley needs to be moved back from the belt. Thanks
Another well put together video Donny lad. I have an old wheel horse electro 12 (approximately 40 years old) but the snow thrower is only a single stage which does pack up when the snow is too wet ,.any ideas on how to make the screw more slippery so it won't get load up and stop throwing snow? I have your address so will send you a small donation soon. The wheel horse is half my age but we are still running.happy New Year to you and yours . Tony in Pa.
@newsmonkyjosh I would love to but also being a caregiver and my shop and youtube there is no time left, maybe i'll make another motorized bicycle though
i love your vedeos. i have a Honda snow blowrer(HS724) and the starter will not even click when turning the ignition key. I have a new battery and sparplug. The ignition switch seems fine.. Can you tell me how to check the starter or try to jump start it please. Thanks, Paul
Hi. You have any videos about changing the transmission fluid for honda snow blower? I have a hs55 and i wonder if I need to change the fluid? If yes, what kind is it? Thanks a lot.
What is the problem when the drive is always on, even when the drive handle is not depressed? In order to stop my Honda snowblower I have to move the forward/backward handle to the neutral position, because it won't stop by releasing the handle.
You failed to mention that occasionally on some cheaper model snowblowers they won't have an adjustment. Good video though, i'm always adjusting belts. Had that issue with drive's too except usually those are spring adjustments
@whitegreg56 Thanks greg I'll try that . My drive is over 400 feet long and I have to make at least 2 or 3 passes to clear it. It's a pain to have to stop and clear out the auger when it gets clogged.Been getting wet snow too often these last few years. I have no problem with dry snow. Now if the spray could be used on my "new" left knee replacement so It'd be more flexible. Just kidding. Thanks for the input.
Sorry, but the video is missing the critical piece of information necessary for belt adjustment - HOW to know HOW MUCH adjustment is necessary! What is the criteria for how tight the belt needs to be when the auger lever is full engaged? Is there a point of TOO MUCH tightness? You simply slid it half-way and never explained your criteria why. Afterwards, you simply pointed at the belt and said it was tight enough! What is your criteria??? And, HOW do you TEST afterwards to show you got it right (and, not just, "go blow snow..."). I could be burning up a belt without knowing it by over-tightening...
im dead set on thinking my neighbor pully went cuz the dumbass that fixed it before i used it put the tensioner way too tight, the auger automaticaly engaged plus its stuck in 6th gear... any help for the trany?
Hi. You have any videos about changing the transmission fluid for honda snow blower? I have a hs55 and i wonder if I need to change the fluid? If yes, what kind is it? Thanks a lot.
Holy smokes!! This is the exact same thing I needed to do today. I went online to see if I could find out why it is not spinning as fast or moving the snow like it should. And wham!! My only small engine guru put this video up.. Awesome!!
donyboy 73 you are a lifesaver..i have a honda blower at work and i cant afford to have it go down..your videos are great.
Thank you DB73, even 10 years old your vid. is still the best I could find. Result!
Thanks for this video. I did this on my Honda today, your video really helped.
Beautiful Job......... as usual. I see this video is 4 years old now, but just as useful as it was when you first put it on.
Another good video for me. Last year I found a couple of times when the snow was heavier that suddenly the snow blower seemed to be slipping. I thought at the time it must have just got wet. But I will try adjusting the idler pulley. Thanks Don
Thanks! I have an old 828 that I replaced the belt but didn't know about the tensioner adjustment. Works great!
@DeepFriedFuzzball thanks for watching, Honda makes one of the best snowblowers, the only thing with tracks is if it dies somewhere they are hard to pull
Good job on all your videos. I have been able to repair my snow blower after viewing your information. Looking forward to future videos.
thanks
Fantastically helpful video, thank you!
Thanks. This video was very helpful. My Husquarna blower wasnt throwing the snow as it should last year, so I replaced the belt, and it was mad expensive. I didn't know this could be done at the time, but thankfully I kept the old belt. That way I can put it back on when the new one is worn out. Thank you:-)
Great video! Very instructive and helpful! Thank you for your effort :-) Greetings from Norway.
Your video's are awesome, thanks Donny!
Thanks Donny, you are awesome!!
We have not had any snow in the Ozarks this year. We may luck out and not have any snow.
Do you like Honda motors and equipment as much as I do. I think they are the best.
nice to hear a canadian,nice job on the video.thank you
thanks, greetings from ontario
i see,i have relatives in ne canada,quebec.great city.
Hi Dony great video as always. I noticed that there was no clip on top of the cover to hold the cable for the deflector on the chute. You need that clip to hold the cable because as you turn the chute the deflector cable moves and touches the exhaust as it will burn the cover of the cable.
clear and well presented
Can you believe it now jan 2 still no more snow we got a big storm during holloween and after that maybe a inch or so it was 60 degrees yesterday.
Hi Dony, Thank you for posting this video! Question: Could you also adjust the Cable to get the same results? Thanks, Jim
Thank you Dony !
How difficult is replacing auger belt and drive belt on these Honda track units? Donyboy73 can you do a video on this?
Nice vid Dony. Love those older Honda track drives!
@curtite i never use belt dressing on snowblowers, but i guess you could try it
Very good video thx😮
@kravenofspider it's a nice snowblower
Thank you Dony, I was wondering about the slipping and squealing noise could be fixed. What is your experience with belt dressing?
Those honda snowblowers are worth alot, i think the hs928 sells for around $3000 brand new!
@skidmore75 OOPs my error Dony , I should have said AUGER! It actually pulls/screws the snow towards the center where the snow is then thrown up towards the chute and OUT. Sorry but one fellow did say to use a spray.I'll head to the mower shop tomorrow and get some. I did get some truck bed paint but it's too cold now for me to apply it.I'll have to use that in spring for both the blower and mower deck to prevent accumulation. and rust. I have no heat in my garage.
Can you do a video on how to instal the springs for the auger and the drive on these type of snow blower
that's right, the belt shouldn't slip at all when lever is engaged and the idler pulley properly adjusted
Great information, very useful thanks
You always have the best info. I have a question about the Honda HS80. Under the bottom next to the tracks there is a single adjustment bolt that sticks down. What does it do? It is not covered in the owners manual. Also is there a need to lube anything on the lower end. ANY tips would be helpful. Thanks.
Thanks
@300Dnikon you have to see if the pulley is adjustable on your snowblower
Excellent video. I've had to refer to it on a couple of occasions already. One question regarding the auger and drive cables. I noticed on several occasions that when I applied the auger lever it activates the drive instead. Is it possible that the cables are connected incorrectly? It doesn't happen all the time, just intermittently.
Thanks!
Thank you for your support!
I been watching your vid's for awhile and you do a good job but maybe once every week or every two weeks you should do more advance things for people that know how to do the simple things. Like I made lots of romping mowers and racing mowers and things like that, If it comes anything that has wheels I can do anything to it lol
Can you do the same for the drive pulley ? I have a HS55 where the drive handle doesn’t seem to work, I took the cover off and the idler pulley seems to work but the belt looks really tight so wondering if it’s too small of a belt or the pulley needs to be moved back from the belt. Thanks
Any advice for a Honda track HS 622 that clogs on wet snow? Would that be a symptom of belt slippage? Clogs up in the second stage and the chute.
Hi DonyBoy....Happy New Year
Could you make sure while making a video to have enough light on the working area.
Thanks
Centani
Another well put together video Donny lad. I have an old wheel horse electro 12 (approximately 40 years old) but the snow thrower is only a single stage which does pack up when the snow is too wet ,.any ideas on how to make the screw more slippery so it won't get load up and stop throwing snow? I have your address so will send you a small donation soon. The wheel horse is half my age but we are still running.happy New Year to you and yours . Tony in Pa.
Hi Diny. Could you do a video showing how to adjust the tracks on the Honda HS928 Snowblower. Thanks, John
now,i know how !tank you
Do you have a drive belt replacement video for the Honda with tracks? If not can you recommend one?
@patryric that could also be a carb issue
Thanks for sharing your know how!!!
@WSmart1 yes for sure
at this point a new belt is what you need, there's quite a bit involved in replacing the belt, take your time
Good vid😁👍
@skidmore75 which screw do you mean? if you paint the chute it might help
@newsmonkyjosh I would love to but also being a caregiver and my shop and youtube there is no time left, maybe i'll make another motorized bicycle though
Thanks, good video.
i love your vedeos. i have a Honda snow blowrer(HS724) and the starter will not even click when turning the ignition key. I have a new battery and sparplug. The ignition switch seems fine.. Can you tell me how to check the starter or try to jump start it please. Thanks, Paul
@patryric i can't see anything breaking because of that
@freespeachrulez lol, thanks for watching!
Can you add a headlight to a snowblower if it did not have one?
@centani100 I'm always trying to improve the lighting in my videos, sometimes it's very hard, thanks for watching
Can you help me start my snowblower hs828
I got one Honda Hs 70 Snowblower all forward gears works but when I put in Reverse it makes noise it is teak drive
Hi. You have any videos about changing the transmission fluid for honda snow blower? I have a hs55 and i wonder if I need to change the fluid? If yes, what kind is it? Thanks a lot.
What is the problem when the drive is always on, even when the drive handle is not depressed? In order to stop my Honda snowblower I have to move the forward/backward handle to the neutral position, because it won't stop by releasing the handle.
There is no adjustment on the drive pulley tensioner? Is a little slippage OK on the drive pulley under tension?
you can adjust cable tension on these hondas
@WSmart1 lol, a lot of industry people don't realize the power of the internet, a lot of them are still old school and don't even know what youtube is
@custer123100 thanks for watching
Wht brand name latex gloves do u use and wht size?
so how do i do that for my homlite snow blower cause i need to do the same thing so more snow fly s out
do u have a home lite snow blower to show me for a example
You failed to mention that occasionally on some cheaper model snowblowers they won't have an adjustment. Good video though, i'm always adjusting belts. Had that issue with drive's too except usually those are spring adjustments
@300Dnikon no i don't i never see those here
@whitegreg56 Thanks greg I'll try that . My drive is over 400 feet long and I have to make at least 2 or 3 passes to clear it. It's a pain to have to stop and clear out the auger when it gets clogged.Been getting wet snow too often these last few years. I have no problem with dry snow. Now if the spray could be used on my "new" left knee replacement so It'd be more flexible. Just kidding. Thanks for the input.
Sorry, but the video is missing the critical piece of information necessary for belt adjustment - HOW to know HOW MUCH adjustment is necessary! What is the criteria for how tight the belt needs to be when the auger lever is full engaged? Is there a point of TOO MUCH tightness? You simply slid it half-way and never explained your criteria why. Afterwards, you simply pointed at the belt and said it was tight enough! What is your criteria??? And, HOW do you TEST afterwards to show you got it right (and, not just, "go blow snow..."). I could be burning up a belt without knowing it by over-tightening...
@whitegreg56 thanks for the tip
im dead set on thinking my neighbor pully went cuz the dumbass that fixed it before i used it put the tensioner way too tight, the auger automaticaly engaged plus its stuck in 6th gear... any help for the trany?
@WSmart1 just watched it, lol
@donyboy73 wow ok cool
That's not a snowblower, it's a space station! lol.
How OLD was that Honda, rather rusty and looked like it has seen some "miles"
@HipHopKiller94 lol
Hi Sir any ideas how toget my belt track drive tighter
Hi. You have any videos about changing the transmission fluid for honda snow blower? I have a hs55 and i wonder if I need to change the fluid? If yes, what kind is it? Thanks a lot.
not yet but I use HYGUARD hydro-static oil from john deere