I've used a clamp to hold the lever down, and wedged wood underneath the bucket to help bolt alignment. Pulling the recoil is genius, I've never seen that before.
Just replaced my drive belt on my HS724 after watching this video. Your tips made the job easy. Thanks! As noted in a comment below I did not need to split the machine for just the drive belt.
Did both belts on my 26 year old Honda HS624 today. Your video was easy to follow, and the tips and tricks were invaluable! THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE!!
8:45, that brake shoe can be a real problem during reassembly. I wedge a 3" long (approx.) block of wood between the inside of the cable bracket against the tensioner pulley. That forces the brake shoe completely out of the way of the auger drive pulley.
If you only have to replace the drive belt you do not have to split the machine. But most shops do since the machine is in the shop and they can also replace the impeller bearing. Generally speaking the auger belt lasts a lot longer than the drive belt. Replacing only the drive belt takes about 15 minutes with experience.
i am with my Honda HS55 split now. But am unable to slide the new drive belt. it is shorter than old one but am assuming that is normal. Any special tool needed? Thanks
If you measure the new belt against the old one, it should not be shorter. You might have the wrong one. Installation doesn't require any special tools
The belt closest to the engine is the one responsible for drive. Make sure it's in good condition and has proper tension. Another area is the friction wheel and friction plate. If the wheel is worn it can cause slipping. Also make sure they are both clean
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NOTHING BEATS A HONDA SNOWBLOWER! NOTHING. Thank you for the help.
I've used a clamp to hold the lever down, and wedged wood underneath the bucket to help bolt alignment. Pulling the recoil is genius, I've never seen that before.
A thick o-ring, Then you don't have to hold the auger lever down constantly when snow blowing.
Just replaced my drive belt on my HS724 after watching this video. Your tips made the job easy. Thanks! As noted in a comment below I did not need to split the machine for just the drive belt.
Awesome! Happy to hear. Thanks for the support and extra info!
Did both belts on my 26 year old Honda HS624 today. Your video was easy to follow, and the tips and tricks were invaluable!
THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE!!
I love these comments! Thanks for your support. I'm happy it helped you out
My HS55 is similar to this HS70 and this tutorial will prove helpful. Thank you!
unable to slide the new drive belt into pulley. how did you manage? Thanks
I'm getting ready to change my much needed belts on a 724. This video helped . Now if I had the Honda belts to finish the job.
Thanks for the support!
8:45, that brake shoe can be a real problem during reassembly. I wedge a 3" long (approx.) block of wood between the inside of the cable bracket against the tensioner pulley. That forces the brake shoe completely out of the way of the auger drive pulley.
If you only have to replace the drive belt you do not have to split the machine. But most shops do since the machine is in the shop and they can also replace the impeller bearing. Generally speaking the auger belt lasts a lot longer than the drive belt. Replacing only the drive belt takes about 15 minutes with experience.
i am with my Honda HS55 split now. But am unable to slide the new drive belt. it is shorter than old one but am assuming that is normal. Any special tool needed? Thanks
If you measure the new belt against the old one, it should not be shorter. You might have the wrong one. Installation doesn't require any special tools
When I put my machine in speed sometimes it doesn’t move approximately you think it’s the belts thank you
The belt closest to the engine is the one responsible for drive. Make sure it's in good condition and has proper tension. Another area is the friction wheel and friction plate. If the wheel is worn it can cause slipping. Also make sure they are both clean
I think I requested this haah
You did! Thank you for the request and your support 🙏