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Snowblower

Assembly

and Installation

Assembly and Installation

Proper installation of the

includes installing four (4) 26-lb.

counterweights. These counterweights are not included with the
snowblower and must be purchased separately.

Remove the lag bolts holding the blower head and the pulley

Remove the blower head and pulley assembly from the pallet.

assembly to the shipping pallet.

3. Remove the loose parts

box,

then inventory the contents.

Inventory Loose Parts

WORM SUPPORT BRACKET

L-SHAPED BRACKETS

(2)

RING

COUNTERWEIGHT B

RACKET

ASSEMBLY

PLATE

(2)

HOLD-DOWN

BRACKET

WORM GEAR

DISCHARGE

HANDLE

PUSH FRAME

HANDLE SUPPORT

These brackets (and associated hardware) are loosely installed on

the subframe of units with serial numbers from

1000001

1000500.

POP

52152 (9610)

Summary of Contents for SB2040

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Page 3: ...E OF CONTENTS SAFETY MESSAGES 2 DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES 2 THE IMPORTANCE OF INSTALLATION 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 Safety Labels 4 Assembly and Installation 5 InventoryLoose Parts 5 Inventory Hardware Bags 6 Hardware Measuring Chart 8 Torque Values 8 Assemble the Snowblower 9 Installing the Snowblower 14 Safety Recommendations 21 Controls 26 Preparing for Snow Removal 27 Operating the Sn...

Page 4: ... You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions You CAN be HURT if you don t follow instructions 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 messagesthat are precededby the word NOTICE Th...

Page 5: ... PRECAUTIONS Make sure you have a clear understandingof all basic shop safety practicesand that you are wearing appropriate clothing and safety equipment When performingthis installation be especially careful of the following 0 Read the instructionsbefore you begin and make sure you have the tools and skills requiredto perform the tasks safely Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maint...

Page 6: ...ELDSIN PLACE ALL PERSONSAND ANIMALS STANDERS BUILDINGS CARS ETC INDUSTY CONDITIONS KEEP PLASTIC MATERIALSAWAY FROM INTENSEHEATAND OPENFLAME ATTACHMENT KEEPTHE AREA OF OPERATION CLEAR OF NEVER DIRECTDISCHARGETOWARD BY ALWAYS USEA DUST MASK WHENWORKING NEVER ALLOW PASSENGERSONTHE KEEP HANDS OUT OFTHIS DISCHARGECHUTE WHILE I TO AVOID INJURYWHEN USING SNOWBLOWER I I I A REARCOUNTERWEIGHTI SREQUIREDTO ...

Page 7: ...Removethe blower head and pulley assembly from the pallet assembly to the shipping pallet 3 Remove the loose parts box then inventory the contents Inventory Loose Parts WORM SUPPORT BRACKET L SHAPEDBRACKETS 2 ANTIFRICTIONRING COUNTERWEIGHTBRACKET SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY LIFT PLATE 2 DISCHARGECHUTE HOLD DOWNBRACKET WORM GEAR DISCHARGEGUARD HANDLE PUSH FRAME HANDLESUPPORT These brackets and associated har...

Page 8: ...n the right side of the blower head and check all hardware The following parts are includedwith all units I 314 ID x 1 11 16 plastic bushing 112 flat washer 2 5116 flat washer 2 I 2 5 x 40 mm spring clip 1 handlehook 1 7116 hex nut 5 114 x 112 hex bolt 4 112 hex nut 3 I 112 lock washer 5 6 POP 52152 9610 ...

Page 9: ...000001 1000500only The parts indicated in the shaded boxes are not required for assembly and installation of the snowblower The following parts are only includedwith serial number 1000501and up I 5 16 x 3 4 hex bolt 4 I 318 flat washer 4 I 5 16 lockwasher E e P C P I 3 E x 1 hex bolt 5 POP 52152 9610 7 ...

Page 10: ...RS 518 in 9116 In 112 In 7116111 318In 5116In 1141n 0 0 5mm 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 14 rnm 16 rnm INSIDE DIAMETER WASHERS ARE NUTSARE SPECIFIED BY INSIDE DIAMETER BY INSIDE DIAMETER AT THREAD DEPTH Torque Values Fastener I Size 45 52 61 70 Hex nut bolt 1 2 30 35 41 47 Hex nutI bolt 7116 20 23 27 31 Hex nutI bolt 318 10 12 14 16 Hex nutI bolt 5116 5 6 6 8 8 1 Hex nutI bolt 114 ft lb Nom 8 x 25 mmflangebo...

Page 11: ...ex bolts 7 16 flat washers 7 16 locking washers and 7 16 hex nuts to the rear holes Holdthe edges of the push frame parallelto the edges of the blower head then tighten all hardware BELT GUW W Install Belt to Idler Pulley 1 Locate the 3 8 x 1 3 4 hex bolt securing the idler pulley to the push frame Loosenthis bolt enough to allow the belt guard to be moved 2 Locate the belt where it exits the bott...

Page 12: ...hown in this illustration Install PTO Clutch Assembly 1 2 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 nstallthe 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 x 1 hex bolt 7 16 lock washer and 7 16...

Page 13: ...o easily raise and lower the entire blower head The push frame must be locked into position usingthe lockout pin before the springs can be properlyadjusted Once the counterbalancesprings 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 2 Adjust the position ...

Page 14: ...t requiredto raise and lower the blower head can be adjusted by varying the length of exposed thread on the spring bolts See the Maintenance section for details Install Lift Plates 1 Installa 3 16 roll pin into one hole on the 5 8 x 13 11 16 rod Installone lift plate and metal bushingon the rod and slide them against the roll pin 2 Insertthe other end of the rod through the holes in the subframe a...

Page 15: ... WORM GEAR 114 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 6 Position the chute on the blower head Get a helper to hold it in place if needed 7 Installthe two front retainingplates usingfour 1 4x 3 4 hex bolts lock washers and hex nuts gear Grease the long shaft on the worm gear and install it into the bushing on the worm gear ...

Page 16: ...le 3 Installthe other 5 16 x 1 carriage bolt lock 5 16 CARRIAGE BOLT 2 5 16 HEX NUT 2 16 LOCKWASHER 2 I Installingthe Snowblower Removethe Mower Deck Follow the procedure in the HZ073 Owner sManualor HZ073 Shop Manual and remove the mower deck and front links from the lawn tractor Remove OptionalTrailer Hitch and or Grass Bag Supports Removethe trailer hitch and or the grass bag supports if either...

Page 17: ...u shaped bracket to the two I shapedbrackets usingfour 318 x 1I hex bolts and 3 8 lock washers 5 Raisethe height adjustment lever as far as possible 318 x 1 HEX BOLT 4 Installthe Snowblower 1 Positionthe snowblower assembly directly in front of the lawn tractor Raise and support the blower head then slide the snowblower assembly user the lawn tractor so the subframe holes are about 1 4 further bac...

Page 18: ...nstall two 1 2x 1 3 4 hex bolts 1 2 lock washers and 1 2 hex nuts Installtwo 3 8 x 1 1 4 hex bolts lock washers and hex nuts into the front holes of the u shaped bracket For clarity the L brackets and lawn tractor frame are not shown in this illustration Securely tighten the 3 8 x 1 1 4 bolts and Raisethe height adjustment lever as far as possible This will not be the highest position on the lawn ...

Page 19: ...e PTO rod usingthe two flat washers and 2 x 26 mm spring clip Make sure the connecting rod is positionedon the right handside of the pivot Connect Turnbuckle 1 Unthreadthe eye bolt side of the turnbuckle and install a 5 16 jam nut onto the eye bolt threads then install the eye bolt back on the turnbuckle 2 Connect the hook bolt end tip of hook bolt must face out to the left side of the lawn tracto...

Page 20: ... BELT ON RIGHTSIDE PULLE Check Belt Guards and Gap Inspect the four belt guards on the PTO clutch assembly Verify each guard is positiioned as shown Check the spacing betweenthe the two pulleys and the four belt guards Verify there is a gap of 1 8 3 16 3 5 mm FIXED LEFT SIDE PULLEY REAR VIEW d 20 23 ft lb 27 31 Nrn MOVEABLE RIGHT SIDE PULLEY 18 POP52152 9610 ...

Page 21: ...ndle and Crank Support 1 2 3 4 5 Installthe plastic grip onto the end of the crank handle rod Locate and remove the two 8 x 18 mm flange bolts on the left front side of the lawn tractor frame just to the rear of the left front tire Installthe crank support to the lawn tractor frame usingtwo 8 x 25 mm hex bolts and 8 mm flat washers Installthe grommet into the end of the crank support then insert t...

Page 22: ...t lever is all the way up and the PTO clutch lever is OFF Connect the spark plug cap then start the lawn tractor and drive it off the 4 x 4 blocks Drive the lawn tractor to a flat level outdoor area Stop the lawn tractor set the parkingbrake ON and remove the ignition key Inspect the auger discharge chute subframe PTO pulley assembly snowblower drive belt and belt guards Verify they are all correc...

Page 23: ...ng Hondalawn tractor dealer or Honda Customer Service page 45 2 Read and understandthe H2013 Owner s Manual 3 Allow only responsibleadults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine 4 Know the location of all controls before operatingthe machine Know how to stop the engine and attachment quickly in case of emergency Familiarizeyourself with all safety and operation labels on the...

Page 24: ...nowblower or the lawn tractor Operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 When starting the lawn tractor engine a Disengagethe PTO b Set the parkingbrake ON c Move the shift lever to NEUTRAL Remain seated when starting the lawn tractor engine and during operation Operate with feet flat on the lawn tractor running boards at all times Keep hands feet face hair and clothingawayfrom rotatingparts Stop engine before u...

Page 25: ...idents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the snowblowing activity Never assumethat childrenwill remainwhere you last saw them operator age Allow only responsibleadults who are familiar with these instructions to operate this unit machine operation ON and remove the ignition key before dismounting 2 Never allow childre...

Page 26: ...then move the PTO clutch lever to OFF then turn slowly and gradually downhill 7 Do not start or stop suddenly when going up or down a slope Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction Use a low gear setting so you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope 8 If the machine is unable to continue moving uphill movethe PTOclutch lever to OF...

Page 27: ...ld get caught in moving parts Tie up or restrain long hair Auger and fan blades are extremely sharp Use caution when servicing Wear heavy gloves Keep children away while performingmaintenanceor adjustments Keep nuts and bolts tight Keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Replace or repair as necessary Keep machine free of dirt and gr...

Page 28: ...chute at the desired angle TURNS CHUTE RIGHT TURNS CHUTE LEFT ROTATE DEFLECTOR Lockout Pin The blowerheadpivots up and down on the subframe Use the lockout pin to lock the blowerheadso it doesn t pivot This is necessary when servicing removingor installingthe snowblower Get a helper to raise and lower the blowerhead so the lockout pin can be engaged or released Always secure the lockout pin with t...

Page 29: ...n inspectingand conditions See page 34 for skid shoe adjustment adjusting drive belt tension Positionthe DischargeChute You can adjust the angle and direction of the discharged snow The angle must be set while the lawn tractor is parked and the engine is off To adjust the discharge angle 1 Loosenthe two locking knobs on either side of the discharge chute 2 Positionthe deflector at the desiredangle...

Page 30: ...O clutch lever to ON 3 Adjust the ground speed of the lawn tractor as needed Use the shift lever to change ground speeds Zr FAST never the throttle For best performance the throttle should always be set to 6 FAST Snow Removal Methods Use the following patterns to avoid dischargingsnow in unwantedlocations and to prevent a second pass For clarity assume both methods are used on a rectangular area I...

Page 31: ...emoving snow do not use the snowblower as a dozer blade to push snow Let the snowblower works its way through deep drifts If the travel speed of the lawn tractor is too fast the snowblower may become overloaded and clog For best results raise the snowblower and remove a top layer of snow A second pass will removethe remaining snow Always operate the lawn tractor with the throttle set to 6 FAST Usi...

Page 32: ... to the right side of the lawn tractor frame Allow the belt guard to fall down slightly then remove the snowblower drive belt from the engine pulley BELT GUARD PIVOT PLATE ON U SHAPED BRACKET 5 Loosenthe jam nut on the belt tension FRONT turnbuckle then lengthenthe turnbuckle enough to disconnect the J bolt from the PTO pivot plate LOOSEN JAM NUT REMOVE HOOK BOLT 6 Removethe 2 x 40 mm spring clip ...

Page 33: ...from the worm gear then store the J hook on the chute crank rod with the spring clip crank support by removing the two 8 x 25 mm flange boltsfrom the support SPRING CLIP Installthe two bolts back into the frame 9 If desired you may optionally removethe IO Raise the height adjustment lever all the way up this will not be in the maximumposition so do not use excessiveforce the two 1 2x 3 4 hex bolts...

Page 34: ...low the lift plates to pivot and drop clear of the arms Retain the clips and washers to reinstallthe snowblower or mower deck 14 Remove the snowblower from underneath the lawn tractor Remove the four bolts that hold the u shaped bracket to the two I shapedbrackets SPRING CLIP 2 FLATWASHER 2 MOWER DECK LIFTING ARM 2 on lawn tractor frame The two I shapedbrackets may remainon the lawn tractor frame ...

Page 35: ...he four suitcaseweights from the counterweight bracket The bracket may remain on the lawn tractor as desired However the bracket must be removed before the optional hitch or grass bag kit supports can be installed Follow the procedure in either the H2073 Owner sManual or H2013 Shop Manual to install the mower deck POP 52152 9610 33 ...

Page 36: ...e ignition key set the parking brake ON and disconnect the spark plug cap before attempting any maintenanceor adjustments For best possible performance the SB2040 features a number of adjustments Skid Shoes The skid shoes should be adjusted based on the type of ground surface For level paved surfaces adjust the skid shoes to permit 5 0 6 5 mm 5 16 HEX NUT 2 3 16 1 4 inch of clearance betweenthe bo...

Page 37: ...of page 10 Holdthe blower head at the desired angle and tighten the four bolts securely Disengage the lockout pin Lubrication Chain The drive belt operates two chains inside the blower head One chain runs the discharge fan and the other drives the auger Bothchains must be lubricated on a regular basis for proper operation Always park the lawn tractor on a flat level surface engage the parking brak...

Page 38: ...n tractor removethe silver 10 mm flange bolt on the right side of the lawn tractor frame that holds the snowblower drive belt guard Removethe snowblower drive belt from the engine pulley 314 HEX BOLT Removethe two bolts lock washers and flat washers from the HOLD DOWN right rear discharge chute retaining plate Remove the retaining plate and the chain cover hold down bracket Loosen the center bolt ...

Page 39: ...AFT PULLEY TWIST IN BELTON RIGHTSIDE PULLE 2 Make sure the belt guards are correctly positionedas shown Tighten the center bolt on each pulley to 27 31 N m 20 23 ft lb There should be a 3 5 mm 1 8 3 16 gap A between each guard and pulley Belt TensionAdjustment 1 Adjust the belt tension as described i on page 19 FIXED LEFT SIDE PULLEY REARVIEW i _ i 20 23ft lb 27 31 N m MOVEABLE RIGHT SIDE PULLEY P...

Page 40: ...Parts Listing SB2040 Snowblower Parts Listing Blower Head PTO Clutch Assembly 48 38 POP52152 9610 ...

Page 41: ...ion Qty 3 bolt hex 318 nc x 4 3 4 washer lock 318 5 5 nut hex 318 5 8 bolt hex 8 x 25 mm 1 9 washer lock 5 16 7 10 washer flat 5 1 16 7 13 bolt flange 318 nc x 314 4 14 nut flange 318 nc 4 27 bolt flange 5116 nc x 518 6 30 bolt carriage 5I16 nc x 518 6 POP 52152 9610 39 ...

Page 42: ...Parts Listing SB2040 Snowblower Discharge Chute 8t Crank Rod 1 22 40 POP 52152 9610 ...

Page 43: ...ercially Available Parts Description Qty 18 bolt carriage 5116 nc x 1 112 2 19 bolt hex 114 nc x 314 2 20 washer flat 114 2 21 washer lock 114 10 22 nut hex 114 nc 10 23 bolt hex 114 nc x 112 6 24 bolt hex 8 x 25 mm 2 25 washer flat 5116 2 ...

Page 44: ...Parts Listing SI32040 Snowblower Subframe I 42 POP 52152 9610 ...

Page 45: ...nc x 3 1 60 washer lock 318 16 48 bolt hex 318 nc x 2 112 1 61 washer lock 5116 2 49 bolt hex 318 nc x 2 2 62 washer flat 9116 2 50 bolt hex 318 nc x 1 114 4 63 washer flat 112 1 51 bolt hex 318 nc x 1 8 64 washer flat 318 12 52 bolt hex m8 1 25 x 25 2 65 washer flat 5116 2 53 nut hexl12 nc 1 66 washer flat 10mm 4 54 nut hex 7 16 nc 5 67 pin cotter 118 x 1 114 1 55 nut hex318 nc 15 68 pin cotter 5...

Page 46: ...r the rear tires These chains greatly improvetraction and are strongly recommended when using the snowblower Headlight Kit This is a single lamp light kit that mounts to the crank support rod The light connects with a lighting coil and wire that mounts to the engine flywheel The light features an integrated weather resistant on off switch and 50 watt halogen bulb Floor Mats A set of rubber footwel...

Page 47: ...edwith the decision made by the dealership s management contact Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Office You can write American Honda Motor Co Inc Customer Relations Office 4475A River Green Parkway Duluth Georgia 30136 2565 Or telephone 770 497 6400 weekdays 8 30a m 500p m EST When you call or write please provide us the following information Serial number snowblower and lawn tractor frame...

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