Honda SB7038, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...he owner s manual supplied with the power head All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing American Honda Motor Co Inc reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission This manual is a permanent part of the s...

Page 3: ...all the Snowblower 11 Safety Recommendations 15 Introduction 15 Training 15 Preparation 15 Before Operation 16 Operation 16 Children 17 Stopping 18 Maintenance 18 Controls 19 Removing and Storing the Snowblower 22 Deflector Cable Removal 22 Chute Rotator Removal 22 Snow Blower Removal 22 Storing the Snow Blower 22 Maintenance Adjustments 23 Maintenance Schedule 23 Adjustments 23 Other Maintenance ...

Page 4: ...e 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 l Read the instructions before you begin and make sure you have the tools and skills required to perform the tasks safely Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or r...

Page 5: ...IT FOR ALL MOVEMENTS TO STOP BEFORE STARTING TO ADJUST LUBRICATE CLEAN OR STARTING TO ADJUST LUBRICATE CLEAN OR UNCLOG THE MACHINE UNCLOG THE MACHINE l KEEP TH l KEEP THE AREA OF OPERATlON CLEAR OF ALL PERSONS Ah ALL PERSONS AND ANIMALS KEEP ALL GUARt l KEEP ALL GUARDS AND SHIELDS IN PLACE l NEVER DIRECT DI l NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE TOWARD SY STANDERS SIJIL STANDERS BUILDINGS CARS ETC ALWAYS USE A ...

Page 6: ... and pulley assembly from the pallet Remove the loose parts box then inventory the contents Inventory Loose Parts SKID SHOES 2 CABLE BRACKET CABLE BRACKET SPACER WORM SUPPORT BRACKET WORM GEAR CABLE ASSEMBLY DISCHARGE GUARD DISCHARGE CHUTE ANTIFRICTION RING UPPER CRANK ROD LOWER CRANK ROD SPARE SHEAR BOLT HARDWARE BAG LARGE HARDWARE BAG HANDLE SUPPORT 2 TENSION RELEASE ROD POP 52173 9511 5 ...

Page 7: ...nsists of spare shear bolts Be sure to inventory all hardware in the large bag before assembling the snowblower tie wrap 4 plastic cable boot l 2 flat washer 2 The smaller resealable hardware bag contains l 4 x 1 fan shaft shear bolt hex head 2 5 16 x 2 l 4 auger shaft shear bolt hex head 2 l 4 self locking hex nut 2 5 16 hex nut 2 5 l 6 lockwasher 2 These spare parts should be used in the event a...

Page 8: ...MILLIMETERS 518in 00 5mm 6mm 9 l 6 In II2 In 7 l 6 In 318 In 5 i 6 In l 4 In amm 10mm 12mm 14 mm WASHERS ARE BY INSIDE DIAMETER INSIDE DIAMETER NUTS ARE SPECIFIED BY INSIDE DIAMETER AT THREAD DEPTH Torque Values Fastener I Size Nom ft lb Hex nut bolt l 4 6 8 8 1 5 6 Hex nut I bolt 5 l 6 14 16 10 12 Hex nut I bolt 318 I 27 31 I 20 23 I Hex nut I bolt 7 l 6 41 47 30 35 Hex nut 1bolt l 2 61 70 45 52 ...

Page 9: ...late with three 5 l 6 flat washers and a cotter pin as shown 2 Raise and support the rear of the power unit to reach the pump belt tensioner 3 Remove the tensioner pivot bolt and belleville washer 4 5 u RIGHT PUMP PULLEY FLANGE NUT LEFT PUM PULLEY A 3 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY TENSIONER TENSIONER PIVOT BOLT S 32 SPACER I Install the belleville washer release plate and spacer over the new pivot bolt Instal...

Page 10: ...ate as shown Install two 5 l 6 x 1 hex bolts and 506 flange nuts to securely tighten the faceplates to the engine bed Verify that the release rod slides in and out of the face plates and operates the release plates properly 5 16 x 1 HEX BOLT 2 Assemble the Snowblower Chute Assembly 1 Install the discharge guard on the chute with the top portion inside the chute and the bottom section outside the r...

Page 11: ... into the boss on the blower head Install the chute over the anti friction ring and place the four retaining plates into position over the chute sector Insert two l 4 x 3 4 bolts through the retaining plate housing and worm support bracket Secure the bolts with l 4 lock washers and l 4 hex nuts Attach the remaining three retaining plates in a similar manner using l 4 x l 2 bolts Skid Shoe Assembly...

Page 12: ...ails Install a l 2 flat washer on the axle tie bolt then install the original axle tie nut On hydrostatic drive models open the pump bypass valves ORIGINAL AXLE NUT Place the power unit directly behind the snowblower and remove the belt cover Raise and support the underside of the snowblower 5 Connect the power unit to the snow thrower using eight l 2 x 1 bolts and eight l 2 flange nuts 6 Install ...

Page 13: ...he hole in the support PLASTIC HANDLE UPPER CRANK ROD 3 Attach the lower crank rod to the worm gear by placing the hook on the lower crank rod through the hole in the worm gear shaft 4 Insert the upper crank rod through the grommet in the crank support and into the the lower crank rod Secure it with a 2 15 16 spring clip Install the plastic handle over the end of the upper crank rod ...

Page 14: ...o the handle tube Install a bolt through the drilled hole to hold the location and drill the second hole through the handle Remove the cable bracket and deburr the drilled holes in the handle tube Put the cable bracket and spacer into position and secure them with the throttle screw and two 5 16x2 bolts washers and flange nuts as shown Carefully stretch the protective plastic boot over the choke k...

Page 15: ...install it to the tighten the bottom jam nut on the T handle 9 The cable clamp is keyed to fit a groove on the cable Make sure the clamp and cable are properly aligned before securing the cable to the discharge chute with the spacer two lo 24 screws lock washers and hex nuts bracket and 10 Screw the clevis onto the cable With the chute held fully down by its springs and the T handle of the cable f...

Page 16: ... servicing Honda commercial mower dealer or Honda Customer Service Read and understand the mid sized commercial mower owner s manual Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Know the location of all controls before operating the machine Know how to stop the engine and attachments quickly in case of emergency Familiarize yourself with all safety an...

Page 17: ...E Do not use tire chains Using tire chains may damage the hydraulic lines near the tires Use of the AG bar tread tires is recommended for maximum traction Operation 1 When starting the engine a Disengage the blade control lever b Move the shift levers to NEUTRAL Always stand behind the power head when operating the snowblower Keep hands feet face hair and clothing away from rotating parts Stop eng...

Page 18: ...gnition key before leaving the snowblower Children 1 Accidents 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 assume that children will remain where you last saw them 2 Never allow children to operate the machine even under adult supervision Local regulations may restrict operator age Allow only resp...

Page 19: ... get caught in moving parts Tie up or restrain long hair 3 Auger and fan blades are extremely sharp Use caution when servicing Wear heavy gloves 4 Keep children away while performing maintenance or adjustments 5 Keep nuts and bolts tight Keep equipment in good condition 6 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Replace or repair as necessary 7 Keep machine free of d...

Page 20: ...h the handle to adjust the deflector angle Turn the handle clockwise l 4 turn to lock into position CHUTE ROTATION CRANK HYDRAULIC DRIVE RELEASE Blade Control Lever Use this lever to engage engine power to the snowblower Move the lever forward for on and pull it back for off Preparing for Snow Removal For your safety and the service life of your equipment always inspect the snowblower before using...

Page 21: ...proper use of the power head and snowblower Know how to stop the snowblower and disengage the controls quickly Never allow children to operate the snowblower Never allow anyone to operate the snowblower without proper instruction Do no allow anyone other than the operator on the snowblower Keep the area of operation clear of all people and pets Clothing worn by the operator should be fairly tight ...

Page 22: ...RE ROTATE CHUTE 180 L L r r ROTATE DISCHARGE SNOW TO THIS SIDE ONLY You can be seriously injured by the fan or auger blades The blades spin and can cut or amputate your hand or fingers Never attempt to clear a clog with your hand always use a stick at least 36 in length to clear a clogged discharge chute or auger When removing snow do not use the snowblower as a dozer blade to push snow Let the sn...

Page 23: ...rm gear by pressing in the spring loaded section 3 Remove the two 3 8 bolts and flange nuts to remove the crank support Snowblower Removal 1 Loosen the top nuts on the engine belt guides and remove the snow blower belt from the engine pulley 2 Support the snowblower with a suitable block of wood or other support 3 Unbolt the snow blower from the power unit and remove the snow blower 4 Open the pum...

Page 24: ...ting any maintenance or adjustments Adjustments Skid Shoes The skid shoes should be adjusted based on the type of ground surface See page 20 for details on adjusting the skid shoes Lubrication Chain The chain must be lubricated on a regular basis for proper operation 1 Always park the snowblower on a flat level surface and remove the ignition key before attempting to lubricate the chain 2 Remove t...

Page 25: ...MA 5 EP or SAE 90 hypoid gear oil as needed Other Maintenance Items Shear Bolt Replacement The auger and discharge fan both have special shear bolts that are designed to break if either the auger or fan are put under an excessive load In the event a shear bolt does break replace it with an original Honda shear bolt See the parts listing for the locations of the two shear bolts Extra shear bolt har...

Page 26: ...0 BORE 1 6 CABLE ASSY CHUTE CONTROL 1 7 CV MP ASSEMBLY 1 6 CO WC 9 cn REIT I1 9 KNOB BELT COVER 2 10 SNOW THROWER ASSY 36 1 11 GEARBOX 1 12 SPROCKET 11 TOOTH 1 13 SPROCKET 32 TOOTH 1 14 CHAIN l Z PlTCH 1 I 17 1CHUTE COMP II 20 1ARM COMP ROTATOR SUPPORT 11 21 1GROMMET 11 ...

Page 27: ... blade right 1 4 fan camp 1 j fan shaft support 1 gearbox bracket 1 7 bearing support 2 3 front gearbox 1 3 auger shaft 1 10 fan shaft holder 1 11 fan shaft bearing 1 12 bearing support 1 13 woodruff key 1 1 4x 718 14 lbolt 5 16 2 l 4 12 20 lock washer 5116 15 26 1bearing 26 POP 52173 9511 ...

Page 28: ...SB7038 Snowblower Parts Listing Discharge Chute POP 52173 9511 27 ...

Page 29: ...gine Cold Weather Kit The cold weather kit is a cover for the cooling air intake It helps the engine maintain proper operating temperature when used in cold weather conditions AG Tire Kit For best traction use of AG bar tread tires are recommended The AG tire kit includes two bar tread tires and wheels The standard turf tires extend beyond the width of the snowblower and can reduce performance Car...

Page 30: ...ion made by the dealership s management contact Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Office You can write to Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Office 4475A River Green Parkway Duluth Georgia 30136 2565 Or telephone 770 497 6400 weekdays 8 30 a m 5 00 p m EST When you call or write please provide us the following information l Serial number snowblower and power head frame l Name of the d...

Page 31: ...his way If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership s management contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Office You can write American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipment Division Customer Relations Office 4900 Marconi Drive Alpharetta GA 30005 8847 Or telephone 770 497 6400 M F 8 30 am 5 00 pm EST When you write or call please provide the following information Mod...

Page 32: ...nnncn ncnuccccnccccccccnncccnccccncccn cuuccccccucccccunccccccccucncccn q nccccuuncccunncccnucccuncccnccc q nnnnnuunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nuuncccccnncccnnnccccunccnucccn q ccncccnccccccccccccccccccccccccc q nccclcnIc711cccn cIcnccccnnccci I1cI1 I1oo 1 q ccnccuncccccccccncccnccccucccnc q nnnnnnnnnnnnnuncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn q nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ccuunuccnunuccnnnccnnncnnucuuncn q uunnunnnnnu...