SB2040 Snowblower
Safety Recommendations
Preparing for Snow Removal
Read the Safety Recommendations at the beginning of this section.
Park the lawn tractor on a flat, level surface, Engage the parking brake, and remove the ignition key.
Make sure the auger blades, blower head and discharge chute are free of any debris or objects.
Verify the four counterweights (sold separately) are installed and properly secured to the rear frame.
If you have the optional tire chains installed, inspect them and make sure they are secure.
Inspect the position of the two skid shoes, and make sure they are properly positioned for
conditions. See page 34 for skid shoe adjustment.
Verify that the tension on the drive belt is correct. See page 19 for details on inspecting and
adjusting drive belt tension.
Position the Discharge Chute
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:
Loosen the two locking knobs on either side of the discharge chute.
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Position the deflector at the desired angle. Tighten the locking knobs.
You may need to experiment and readjust the deflector after a few trial runs.
To adjust the discharge direction:
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Rotate the crank handle and turn the discharge chute to the desired position. The crank will not rotate
a full 360 degrees.
Setting the Height Adjustment Lever
Lift and move the height adjustment lever to the desired position.
You can adjust the amount of effort required to raise the snowblower; see the Maintenance section for
details.
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| Categories | Honda Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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| Tags | Honda SB2040 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Honda, Snow Blower |
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| Publisher | hondapowerequipment.com |
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