HONDA SB 2040 User Manual

SB2040

The information in this operator’s manual is limited in application to the Honda SB2040 Snowblower (frame serial numbers 1000001 tractor supplied with the lawn tractor

All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of

printing . American Honda Motor and without incurring any obligation permission

Snowblower

1001000) when installed and used on a Honda Harmony H2013 lawn

.

Before installing or operating this equipment. read this operator’s manual and the owner’s manual

.

Co.,

Inc . reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice

.

No

part of this publication may be reproduced without written

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SAFETY MESSAGES

DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES THE IMPORTANCE IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety Labels

Assembly and Installation

Inventory Loose Parts Inventory Hardware Bags

Hardware Measuring Chart

Torque Values

Assemble the Snowblower

Installing the Snowblower

Safety Recommendations

Controls Preparing for Snow Removal Operating the Snowblower Snow Removal Methods

Removing the Snowblower Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Adjustments

Other Maintenance Items

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TABLE

OF

SAFETY MESSAGES

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided important safety messages in

this manual and on the snowblower. Please read these messages carefully.

A

safety message’alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of the following three words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

These words mean:

if

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT instructions.

if

You CAN be HURT

you don’t follow instructions.

you don’t follow

if

you don’t follow

Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.

DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES

You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This word means:

(NOTICEI

The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to the snowblower, lawn tractor, other property, or the environment.

Your equipment or other property can be damaged

if

you don’t follow instructions.

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SAFETY

MESSAGES

THE IMPORTANCE

OF

INSTALLATION

Proper installation is essential to operator safety and the reliability of the machine. Any error or oversight made by the technician assembling and servicing a unit can easily result in faulty operation, damage to

the machine, or injury to the operator

Improper service can cause an unsafe condition that can lead to serious injury or death.

Follow the procedures and precautions in

installation instructions and shop manuals

carefully.

Some of the most important safety precautions are given below. However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing this installation. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.

Failure to properly follow installation

instructions and precautions can cause you to

be seriously hurt or killed.

Follow the procedures and precautions in

installation instructions carefully.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Make sure you have a clear understanding of all basic shop safety practices and that you are wearing appropriate clothing and safety equipment. When performing this installation, be especially careful of the following:

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Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the tools and skills required to perform the tasks safely.

off

Make sure the engine is

before you begin any maintenance

potential hazards:

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Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust. Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you run the engine.

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Burns from hot parts. Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.

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Injury from moving parts.

Do

not run the engine unless the instruction tells you to do then, keep your hands, fingers, and clothing away. guard or shield is removed.

To reduce the possibility of a fire or explosion, be careful when working around gasoline or batteries.

only a nonflammable solvent, not gasoline, to clean parts. Keep all cigarettes, sparks, and flames away

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from the battery and all fuel

related parts.

or

repairs. This will help eliminate several

so.

Do

not run the engine when any protective

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Safety

Labels

Immediately replace any label that becomes damaged or unreadable. Contact a servicing Honda lawn

tractor dealer for replacement label.

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TO

AVOID

USING SNOWBLOWER

*A REAR COUNTERWEIGHT

COUNTERBALANCE SNOWBLOWER WEIGHT

*MINIMUM

RECOMMENDED

*APPROVED TIRE CHAINS ARE REQUIRED

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'WHEN DISMOUNTING SNOWBLOWER, REMOVE

REAR COUNTERWEIGHT

'DO

NOT OPERATE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN

1%

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INJURY WHEN

IS

REQUIRED TO

100

LBS. COUNTERWEIGHT

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

IS

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FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PROCEED URES MAY RESULT IN INJURY.

TIMES. KEEP HANDS, FEET

FROM

POWER DRIVEN PARTS.

*STOP ENGINE BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR

POSITION.

*WAIT FOR ALL MOVEMENTS TO STOP BEFORE

STARTING TO ADJUST, LUBRICATE, CLEAN

UNCLOG THE MACHINE. KEEP THE AREA OF OPERATION CLEAR OF

ALL PERSONS AND ANIMALS.

KEEP ALL GUARDS AND SHIELDS IN PLACE. NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE TOWARD BY

STANDERS, BUILDINGS, CARS ETC.

'ALWAYS USE A DUST MASK WHEN WORKING

IN DUSTY CONDITIONS. KEEP PLASTIC MATERIALS AWAY FROM

INTENSE HEAT AND OPEN FLAME. NEVER ALLOW PASSENGERS ON THE

ATTACHMENT.

AD

AND

CLOTHING AWAY

OR

-

KEEP

HANDS

OUT

OF

DISCHARGE CHUTE WHILE

THIS

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Assembly and Installation

Proper installation of the SB2040 includes installing four (4) 26-lb. counterweights. These counterweights are not included with the snowblower and must be purchased separately.

1. Remove the lag bolts holding the blower head and the pulley

assembly to the shipping pallet.

2.

Remove the blower head and pulley assembly from the pallet.

3.

Remove the loose parts

box,

then inventory the contents.

Inventory Loose

WORM SUPPORT BRACKET L-SHAPED BRACKETS

ANTIFRICTION RING

Parts

LIFT PLATE

(2)

HOLD-DOWN

WORM GEAR

DISCHARGE

BRACKET

GUARD

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SUBFRAME

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RACKET

ASSEMBLY

DISCHARGE CHUTE

PUSH FRAME

These brackets (and associated hardware) are loosely installed on

the subframe of units with serial numbers from

HANDLE

HANDLE SUPPORT

1000001 - 1000500.

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Inventory

Hardware

Bags

Refer to the serial number (located on the right side of the blower head) and check all hardware.

The following parts are included with all units:

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3/4" ID x 1-1 1/16" plastic bushing

flat washer (2)

1/2"

6" flat washer (2)

5/1

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2.5 x 40

mm

handle

spring clip (1)

hook

(1)

6" hex nut (5)

7/1

1/4"

x

1/2" hex bolt (4)

"

hex nut

1/2

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1/2

"

lock

(3)

washer (5)

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The following parts are included only with serial number

in the shaded boxes are not required for assembly and installation of the snowblower.

The following parts are only included with serial number

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5/16 x 3/4

"

hex bolt

(4)

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3/8" flat washer (4)

1000001

1000501

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5/16

lock

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1000500

and up:

washer

(E)

only.

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The parts indicated

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3/8 x 1 hex bolt (5)

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Hardware Measuring

How to measure hardware and components:

INCHES

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10

MILLIMETERS

5/8 In 9/1 6 In 1/2 In 7/16 In 3/8 In 5/16 In 1/4 In

20

1

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30

00

5mm 6mm

WASHERS ARE BY

INSIDE DIAMETER

8mm

10mm 12mm

Chart

lT

40

2

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50

lr

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60

70 80

14

rnm

3

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90

100 110 120 130 140 150

16

rnm

NUTS ARE SPECIFIED

BY

INSIDE DIAMETER

(AT THREAD DEPTH)

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5

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INSIDE DIAMETER

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Torque Values

Fastener

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nut

mm

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bolt, 1/4"

bolt, 5/1 6"

bolt, 3/8"

bolt,

flange

Hex nut

Hex

Hex nut I bolt, 7/1 6"

8

x

25

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Size

1/2"

bolts

Nom

-

47

41

-

70 Hex nut

61

9-1

9

ft-lb.

5-6 6.8-8.1

-

12 14-16

10 20-23 27-31 30-35 45-52

7.2- 14

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Assemble the Snowblower

FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. Correct installation of this snowblower is essential for

safe, reliable operation.

Push Frame Installation

Position the blower head on its front end as

1. shown.

Slide the push frame assembly into the blower

2.

head.

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Install and finger

3.

bolts, 7/16 7/16"

hex nuts to the front holes.

"

tighten two 7/16 x 1-1/4" hex

flat washers, 7/1 6" lock washers and

4.

Install

7/16

7/16"

Hold the edges of the push frame parallel to the

5.

two

additional 7/16 x 1 -1/4" hex bolts,

"

flat washers, 7/16" locking washers and

hex nuts to the rear holes.

edges of the blower head, then tighten all hardware.

Install Belt to Idler Pulley

1. Locate the 3/8 x 1-3/4" hex bolt securing the idler

pulley to the push frame. Loosen this bolt

enough to allow the belt guard to be moved.

2.

Locate the belt where it exits the bottom of the blower head. Install the belt onto the idler pulley with the wide, flat side of the belt against the pulley as shown.

BELT

GUW!W

3. Position the belt guard straight up. Adjust the gap between the guard and the pulley to

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1/8

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5 mm)

and tighten the hex bolt.

PUSH

FRAME

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Install Push Frame to Subframe

1. Position the push frame to the subframe as shown.

1-5/16

"

BUSHING

(2

SB2040

Snowblower

2. Install

two

washers, and weld nuts

two

1-5/16" bushings, then install

1/2 x 1-1/4" hex bob, 1/2" lock

two

1/2" flat washers to the

on

the push frame. Tighten the

two nuts securely. For clarity, the drive belt is not shown in

this illustration.

Install PTO Clutch Assembly

1.

Position the assembly as shown. Make sure the belt is fully enclosed inside the push frame, and the tensioner spring faces away from the blower head.

2.

Install the assembly to the push frame using 3/8 x 1" hex bolt, 3/8" lock washer

and 3/8" hex nut in the front (closest to the

blower head) hole, then install a 7/16 hex bolt, 7/16" lock washer and 7/16" hex nut to the rear hole in the subframe.

" x 1

7/16

LOCK

"

HEX NUT 3/8" HEX NUT

WASHER

A

10

318

x

1

"

HEX

BOLT

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Connect Lift

Rods

1. Allow the subframe to pivot (while the blower head remains stationary), so you can connect the two lift

two

5/8

rods to the subframe using the

2.

Verify that the

4 x 80

mm

two

counterbalance springs remain connected at both ends.

SPRING

CLIP

/

x 1-5/8" clevis pins and 4 x 80 mm spring clips.

5/8

x

1-5/8"

CLEVIS

Engage Lockout Pin

The counterbalance springs transfer the weight frame (and blower head) against the subframe. This

arrangement allows the height adjustment lever to easily raise and lower the entire blower head. The push frame must be locked into position (using the lockout pin) before

the springs can be properly adjusted.

Once the counterbalance springs are adjusted, they are under tension. The lockout pin must be kept in the locked position until the entire snowblower is fully installed.

1.

Place a suitable block of wood or other support under

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the push frame,

2.

Adjust the position of the subframe as needed to slide

so

the subframe can pivot downward.

the lockout pin through the push frame and into the

corresponding hole in the subframe. Secure the lockout pin with a 3 x 65 mm spring clip.

3.

Verify the lockout pin is correctly installed by attempting

to pivot the subframe

on

the push frame.

of

the push

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Adjust Counterbalance Springs

75

mm

1.

Tighten the adjustment nut on each counterbalance spring bolt

so

the exposed thread

length is 75 mm (3.0 inches).

2.

Lift the subframe and remove the block of wood or

support.

After the counterbalance springs have been adjusted, they are under tension. Do not remove the lockout pin until the entire snowblower is fully installed on the lawn tractor.

The effort required to raise and lower the blower

head can be adjusted by varying the length of

exposed thread on the spring bolts. See the

Maintenance

Install

Lift

section for details.

Plates

1. Install a 3/16" roll pin into one hole on the

5/8 x 13-1 1/16" rod. Install one lift plate and

metal bushing on the rod and slide them

against the roll pin.

(3.0

inches)

2.

Insert the other end of the rod through the

holes

in

the subframe as shown. Install the

other metal bushing and lift plate, then a

4 x 80 mm spring clip.

The remaining holes on each lift plate will

attach to the two lifting arms on the lawn

tractor when the snowblower

is

installed.

METAL

BUSHING

(2)

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Discharge Chute Assembly

1. Install the discharge guard on the chute as shown using two 3/8" lock washers and 3/8" hex nuts.

2. Place the antifriction ring onto the blower head; the ring is keyed to the blower head so only one

position fits.

3/8-3/4" hex bolts, 3/8" flat washers,

3. Apply a generous amount

4. Install the long (1-11/16") surface of the bushing.

DISCHARGE GUARD

1/4" x 3/4" HEX BOLT (2)

1-5/16'' PLASTIC BUSHING

WORM GEAR

of general purpose grease to the top lip of the antifriction ring.

plastic bushing into the worm gear bracket. Apply grease to the inside

3/8" HEX NUT

3/8" LOCK WASHER

3/8" FLAT WASHER

1/4" X 3/4" HEX BOLT (6)

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RETAINING PLATE

(2)

(3)

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1/4" HEX NUT (6)

5. Grease the inside of the shorter (1-5/16") plastic bushing then slide it onto the short shaft of the worm

gear. Grease the long shaft on the worm gear, and install

6.

Position the chute on the blower head. Get a helper to hold it in place

7.

Install the

two

front retaining plates using four 1/4 x 3/4" hex bolts, lock washers and hex nuts.

it

into the bushing on the worm gear bracket.

if

needed.

8. Install the short shaft of the worm gear (with bushing) into the

3/4"

bracket on the blower head.

9. Use the 1/4 x

3/4" hex bolts to install the left rear retaining plate

HEX BOLT

along with the crank handle bracket.

10. Apply a generous amount of general purpose grease to the worm gear and chute gear teeth.

11. Use the longer, 1/4 x 3/4" hex bolts to secure the right rear

retaining plate, hold

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1/4"

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Skid Shoe Installation

1. Insert one 5/16 x hole of each skid shoe. Loosely attach a 5/16

1"

carriage bolt into the lower

"

lock washer and 5/16" hex nut.

2.

Slip the carriage bolt head into the keyhole opening in the lower, rear outside corner of the blower head.

3.

Install the other 5/16 x

1

"

carriage bolt, lock washer and hex nut as shown. Tighten both hex bolts securely.

4. Repeat for the other skid shoe on the other side

of the blower head.

5.

The holes in the skid shoes are slotted

skid shoes may be adjusted. See the

so

the

Operation

chapter for details on adjusting the skid shoes.

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5/16" CARRIAGE BOLT (2)

/16"

LOCK WASHER

5/16

"

HEX

NUT

(2)

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Installing the

Snowblower

Remove the Mower Deck

Follow the procedure in the

and front links from the lawn tractor.

H2013

Owner's Manual or

H20133

Shop

Manual,

and remove the mower deck

Remove Optional Trailer Hitch and / or Grass Bag Supports:

Remove the trailer hitch and/or the grass bag supports

The counterweight bracket cannot be installed with the trailer hitch or grass bag supports.

if

either are installed on the lawn tractor

Raise and Support the Lawn Tractor

1. Raise the front end of the lawn tractor, and then support it by placing a 4 x 4" board under each front tire.

2. Engage the parking brake, remove the ignition

key, and disconnect the spark plug cap.

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CONTENTS

SAFETY MESSAGES

DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Assembly and Installation

Torque Values

Assemble the Snowblower

Push Frame Installation

Install Belt to Idler Pulley

Install Push Frame to Subframe

Install PTO Clutch Assembly

Engage Lockout Pin

Adjust Counterbalance Springs

Discharge Chute Assembly