Honda Snowblowers are well known for reliability and quality and their snowblowers are no exception. For light use choose a single-stage snowblower. They are easy to start, compact, maneuverable and smooth running. For heavier snow a two stage snowblower is needed. Honda snowblowers are two stage heavy duty with adjustable augers and will cope with the heaviest, icy snow.

Monday, March 26, 2012

Honda Snowblowers

Alaska Mining & Diving Supply stocks the Honda snowblower line. The tracked Honda snowthrowers are renowned for their traction and durability. All models except the HS520 are covered by a three year warranty, which is backed by our parts and service departments. The HS520 is covered by a two year warranty. Choose a model from the quick guide below to see more details and pictures.
Honda HS1336i Hybrid Snowblower

Honda Snowblower Quick Guide Click on a model name for details
ModelEngineWidthDriveStart
HS520A 4.6 HP OHV 20" Wheel/Auger Assist Pull/Recoil
HS520AS 4.6 HP OHV 20" Wheel/Auger Assist Electric/Recoil
HS724TA 5.5 HP OHV 24" Track/Hydrostatic Pull/Recoil
HS928TA 8.5 HP OHV 28" Track/Hydrostatic Pull/Recoil
HS928TAS 8.5 HP OHV 28" Track/Hydrostatic Electric/Recoil
HS1132TA 10.7 HP OHV 32" Track/Hydrostatic Pull/Recoil
HS1132TAS 10.7 HP OHV 32" Track/Hydrostatic Electric/Recoil
HS1336i 11.7 HP OHV 36" Track/Electric Electric

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Snowblower Reviews to Help You Make the Right Choice

Before getting your snowblower for the coming winter, it is always best to look at some snowblower reviews. A snowblower is basically a machine that helps you to clear away the snow from you walkway; porch and other places you think should be free of snow. Besides being efficient and useful, the machine needs to satisfy your other requirements before it can be considered your best. There are so many different types of snow thrower, so in order to help you make your mind, reviews are great information for you.
If you have not seen any snowblower reviews and have no idea of any categories of snow throwers and how they can help you, you would most like make the wrong decision and end up wasting your money. There are basically 4 types and they are single-stage blowers, two-stage blowers, electric powered single stage blowers and ATV driven blowers.
Single stage and electric powered snowblowers
If you do not have a large area to clear the snow away and from the previous winters, you know that the amount of snow was not really a lot, single stage and electric powered snow blowers are ideal in such case. They are lighter and light-duty, very easily to move around with them. The prices for these light-duty machines are inexpensive, especially when it comes to the electrical single stage blowers.
Two stage snowblowers
If you have a large area to clear the snow around your house and thicker layer of snow, it would be better to opt for the two stage snow blowers. The snow is usually will be crushed first before it is propelled out of the machines.
ATV SnowBlower
These much bigger machines are heavier and heavy-duty, perfect for very big area like commercial places and industrial areas.
Besides getting to know the different category of snow blowers, you should also learn about the different brands or companies manufacturing these machines from some snowblowers reviews. You have some highly reputable companies to look into like Ariens snow blowers, Husqvarna blowers and MTD blowers. There are in fact a lot more good brands out there in the market, so do not narrow your search.
Where do you get to read good snowblowers reviews? You can find many different reviews from the internet and most of these are customers' reviews. No bias as the reviews includes both positive ones and negative ones. These customers are just like you, the only difference is that they bought and used the machines earlier than you so. Do your homework and you should be able to make a better decision.
Frank specializes in home improvement and you can see his latest website with advice on getting a great deal on snowblowers for sale and finding the right place to buy a Toro Power Shovel online.
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Some Things to Think About When Buying a Snowblower

For those of us who live in areas that get a lot of snow in the winter, or for people who are unable to remove snow due to physical difficulty a snowblower would be a good idea. There are two types of snowblower, single stage and double stage so which one would be best for you and your yard? if you only have light snowfall you might find a single stage machine is good enough. For areas that experience very heavy falls of snow or you need to clear large areas a double stage machine would probably be more suitable.
 
Which Type of Snowblower Do You Need?
When deciding on the type and model to be purchased take into account the size of the area carefully. Fit the width of the pathway you want to clear with the clearing width of the model of snowblower, to keep to a minimum the passes you'll need to perform. Also consider the annual snowfall in your region and how 'packable' it is. If you experience about fifty or more inches of snowfall a winter a single stage snowblower would be up to the job. For much more than this or for regions where the snow is typically wet through you will really be better off with a double stage snowblower with a motor of seven hp or higher.

Different Types of Snowblowers
In a single stage snowblower a drum rotates and cuts the snow which is then lifted to be sent out through a chute. In a double stage snowblower the snow is cut but then impellers take over to toss the snow into the chute. As a result the snow is thrown further and with greater power and you can clear the snow much faster. For both these types the discharge can be adjusted by the angle and the direction. A double stage snowblower requires more power so a larger motor is needed which increases the cost of manufacture.

Single Stage Snowblowers
Carefully think about the clearing path when you are purchasing a snowblower. Single stage snowblowers have clearing paths between 20 and 22" which is acceptable for small areas but would result in many passes for a large area. They are quite easy to maintain and being small and compact are much easier to store than a much larger double stage snowblower. Also look at the wheels. Larger wheels improve propulsion as the blades of the auger can bite into the ground better and which helps to push the snowblower forwards. A single stage snowblower purchased new is usually between $250 and $600 with the higher priced snowblowers usually having a wider clearing path.

Double Stage Snowblowers
For double stage snowblowers clearing paths usually vary between twenty four to thirty inches with motors from about 7hp to thirteen hp. Prices vary from about $650  to in excess of $2000 for a sturdy, heavy duty machine for extremely large area such as golf courses or parks. For the majority of householders, with a large area to clear, a more reasonably priced medium range machine with a 7-9 horse power motor and a clearing path around 25" ought to be .

Motors
Craftsman snowblowers have a Briggs & Stratton engines which need no pre-mixing of oil and gas and have lower emissions and less noise and vibration. A lot of of the models have electric starters which are a great deal easier to work with when the weather is very cold than a recoil start. Honda snowblowers have Honda Overhead Cam engines which will run for around ninety minutes on one fill up of gas.

Snowblower Weights and Sizes
An important consideration before you buy a machine is to find out how much it weighs and if you have room for storage. Honda snowblowers are very heavy and this can be  problem if you will be moving the machine up and down steps to store it away for the summer. Some machines, particularly double stage snowblowers are very bulky so make sure you have adequate room for storage.

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Snowblower Safety Tips

Snowblower and lawnmower accidents account for many severe injuries every year, including loss of fingers and toes, deep cuts, burns, crushed and broken bones. Injuries occur to all age groups but most people affected by these types of injuries are between twenty five and sixty. Here are some basic tips to make sure you are not among them!


Basic Safety Tips

Always read the manual and make sure you know the operating procedures before you even start up your snowblower. Never drink alcohol or take any medication that can impair your judgment before you operate a snowblower, or any other machine. Make sure any safety guides, shields or switch guards are in place and never remove them. Check with your manual for any further information on the safety features of your particular model. When operating the snowblower keep hands and feet away from any moving parts and always ensure that children and pets are at a safe distance. This is particularly important for snowblowers as they can take up and propel small objects a long way at a high speed.

Do not leave the machine running unattended, even for a brief time, always shut off the engine completely. Fill up the gas tank when the engine is cold, never when it is running or hot.

Do not wear loose clothes as they can easily become tangled in moving parts. Snowblowers vary considerably in the noise they make. Electric snowblowers are quiet but gas powered models can be very noisy. It is a good idea to have a pair of ear protectors for use with your snowblower and other machines, such as lawn tractors.

Snowblowers can easily become fouled by twigs and other debris. Do not use your hands to clear the auger or discharge chute. Use a broom handle or other stick. If you know heavy snow is predicted, clearing the area of loose material before it is covered by the snow will make snow clearing much easier.

Snowblowers with gasoline engines have the same risks as other machines so treat them accordingly. Gasoline engines produce toxic fumes so never run the snowblower in an enclosed space, your garage for instance. If you must test out the machine do it in an open area. Store gasoline in approved cans only in a safe place away from the hands of small children.

For electric snowblowers care must be taken to keep the cord away from the moving parts. Always use a cord designed for outdoor use and an outlet that has ground fault interrupting protection.


Maintenance of your Snowblower

Always do a thorough check of your machine at the start of the winter, before the first snow. Gas powered snowblowers need more maintenance than electric models and require the same types of maintenance as your car engine. The oil level and spark plug must be checked regularly and the oil changed at least once a year before the first use of the winter. Check the cord on an electric snowblower. See that it is not frayed or damaged and replace if necessary.

Make sure you do not have to visit the emergency room this coming winter by following all the safety rules!
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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Honda Snowblowers Stage

If you are living in an area where you get heavy snowfall then you must have snow cleaner equipment in your house. These snow cleaner equipments will really simplify your work. By using these types of machines you will really feel happy and relaxed. Snow blower is one of the equipments which will help you clean the heavy snow from your area. There are different types of blowers available in the market. You can easily choose on of them according to your requirement.
This cleaning machine is really very affordable. If you are going to buy this equipment then before buying it you should keep some factors in mind like size of the area, accumulations of snow fall in your area and your affordability etc. But before buying it you must make a deep research or must consult any expert.

This cleaner tool comes in two different types. These are:
1) Single Stage Snowblower:
This single stage machine can clear a width of 12” to 22’. This ice cleaner is used for small area.
2) Two Stage Snowblower.

A two stage snow removal machine or Double stage removal machines clear the width of 2’ to 3’ in one pass and this reduces time required for clearing.
After buying this tool you must follow some simple tricks which will help you to remove snow easily:
• By using sprinkling salt over the snow, it will become very easy to remove it.
• While removing the snow you must try to use layered clothing instead of a single layer of thick clothing.
Before going to clean it take some safety precaution while operating a snow blower. Like:
- Do not allow children to operate it.
- Always handle these tools carefully.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

2009 Honda Snowblowers HS928TAS

Features
  • Honda OHV commercial grade engine
  • 120-Volt electric start with recoil back-up
  • Self propelled, infinitely variable speed control hydrostatic drivetrain
  • Track drive - best traction available
  • Pliable, low temperature rubber tracks with sure-gripping cleats, providing solid traction and ideal balance
  • 28" clearing width, 20" clearing height
  • Automatic decompression for easy starting
  • Adjustable snow deflection
  • A single lever accurately adjusts ground speed without affecting auger rotation speed
  • Ice breaking serrated auger
  • Pedal-adjustable auger height
  • 210° adjustable discharge chute easily controlled from operating position
  • Interconnected drive/auger
  • Convenient control levers
  • Metal auger housing
  • 3 year residential / commercial warranty

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Honda HS928TA Snowblowers

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