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SB2040 Snowblower The information in this operator’s manual is limited in application to the Honda SB2040 Snowblower (frame serial numbers 1000001 . 1001000) when installed and used on a Honda Harmony H2013 lawn tractor . Before installing or operating this equipment. read this operator’s manual and the owner’s manual 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 Co.,
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1 SAFETY MESSAGES SB2040 Snowblower 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: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if y
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SB2040 Snowblower 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
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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. I TO AVOID INJURY WHEN USING SNOWBLOWER I *A REAR COUNTERWEIGHT IS REQUIRED TO COUNTERBALANCE SNOWBLOWER WEIGHT *MINIMUM 100 LBS. COUNTERWEIGHT IS RECOMMENDED *APPROVED TIRE CHAINS ARE REQUIRED I I 'WHEN DISMOUNTING SNOWBLOWER, REMOVE REAR COUNTERWEIGHT 'DO NOT OPERATE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 1% READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL I I mlm AD FAIL
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SB2040 Snowblower Assembly and Installation 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
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Assembly and Installation SB2040 Snowblower 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: I 3/4" ID x 1-1 1/16" plastic bushing 1/2" flat washer (2) 5/1 6" flat washer (2) 2.5 x 40 mm spring clip (1) I handle hook (1) 7/1 6" hex nut (5) 1/4" x 1/2" hex bolt (4) 1/2" hex nut (3) I 1/2" lock washer (5) 6 POP 52152 (9610)
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SB2040 Snowblower Assembly and Installation The following parts are included only with serial number 1000001 - 1000500 only. The parts indicated in the shaded boxes are not required for assembly and installation of the snowblower. The following parts are only included with serial number 1000501 and up: PCP e@@ I 5/16 x 3/4" hex bolt (4) I 3/8" flat washer (4) I 5/16 lock washer (E) I 3/8 x 1 hex bolt (5) POP 52152 (9610) 7
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Assembly and Installation SB2040 Snowblower Hardware Measuring Chart How to measure hardware and components: INCHES 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 lT lr I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 MILLIMETERS 5/8 In 9/1 6 In 1/2 In 7/16 In 3/8 In 5/16 In 1/4 In 00 5mm 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 14 rnm 16 rnm INSIDE DIAMETER WASHERS ARE NUTS ARE SPECIFIED BY INSIDE DIAMETER BY INSIDE DIAMETER (AT THREAD DEPTH) Torque Values Fastener I Size Nom ft-lb. Hex nut I b
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SB2040 Snowblower Assembly and Installation Assemble the Snowblower FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. Correct installation of this snowblower is essential for safe, reliable operation. Push Frame Installation 1. Position the blower head on its front end as shown. 2. Slide the push frame assembly into the blower head. 3. Install and finger-tighten two 7/16 x 1-1/4" hex bolts, 7/16" flat washers, 7/1 6" lock washers and 7/16" hex nuts to the front holes. 4. Install two additional 7/
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Assembly and Installation SB2040 Snowblower I Install Push Frame to Subframe 1. Position the push frame to the subframe as shown. 1-5/16" BUSHING (2 2. Install two 1-5/16" bushings, then install two 1/2 x 1-1/4" hex bob, 1/2" lock washers, and two 1/2" flat washers to the weld nuts 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 A 7/16" HEX NUT 3/8"
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SB2040 Snowblower Assembly and Installation Connect Lift Rods 1. Allow the subframe to pivot (while the blower head remains stationary), so you can connect the two lift rods to the subframe using the two 5/8 x 1-5/8" clevis pins and 4 x 80 mm spring clips. 2. Verify that the two counterbalance springs remain connected at both ends. / 4 x 80 mm SPRING CLIP 5/8 x 1-5/8" CLEVIS PIN Engage Lockout Pin The counterbalance springs transfer the weight of the push frame (and blower head) agains
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Assembly and Installation SB2040 Snowblower Adjust Counterbalance Springs 75 mm (3.0 inches) 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 th
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SB2040 Snowblower Assembly and Installation Discharge Chute Assembly 1. Install the discharge guard on the chute as shown using two 3/8-3/4" hex bolts, 3/8" flat washers, 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. Apply a generous amount of general purpose grease to the top lip of the antifriction ring. 4. Install the long (1-11/16") plastic bushing into the worm gear bracket.
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Assembly and Installation SB2040 Snowblower I I Skid Shoe Installation / 1. Insert one 5/16 x 1" carriage bolt into the lower 5/16" CARRIAGE BOLT (2) hole of each skid shoe. Loosely attach a 5/16" lock washer and 5/16" hex nut. 5/16" HEX NUT (2) 2. Slip the carriage bolt head into the keyhole opening in the lower, rear outside corner of the /16" LOCK WASHER (2) blower head. 3. Install the other 5/16 x 1" carriage bolt, lock washer and hex nut as shown. Tighten both hex bolts secu
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SB2040 Snowblower 5/16'' LOCK 5/16" HEX BOLT (4 L-SHAPED BRACKET ON Install Brackets 1. If already installed, remove the hardware and the I-shaped brackets from the subframe of the assembled snowblower. 2. Install the I-shaped brackets to the lawn tractor frame using two 5/16 x 3/4" bolts and 5/16" lock washers as shown. Make sure the I-shaped brackets are installed on the outside of the lawn tractor frame. ' N I/ I 3. Remove the u-shaped bracket and hardware L-SHAPED BRACKET
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SB2040 Snowblower Slowly lift the subframe with the height 4. adjustment lever, so the hole on the left side of the subframe aligns with the rear hole on the u-shaped bracket. Loosely install a single 3/8 x 1-1/4" bolt through the rear holes only on each side of the u-shaped bracket and secure with a 3/8" lock washer and hex nut. Make sure the subframe remains on the outside of the u-shaped bracket. For clarity, the l-brackets and lawn tractor frame are not shown in this illustra
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1 SB2040 Snowblower Connect Drive Belt & PTO Rod 1. Make sure the mower deck belt guard around the SILVER crankshaft pulley has been moved out of the FLANGE BOLT way. This is typically done when the mower deck is removed. 2. Make sure the PTO clutch lever is OFF. 3. Install the snowblower drive belt to the crankshaft pulley, then install the belt guard. Tighten the silver-colored flange bolt securely. 4. Install the connecting rod from the pivot on the u-shaped bracket to the slot on
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SB2040 Snowblower Check Belt Routing Path 1. Move the PTO clutch lever to ON. Verify the belt has been routed as shown. RIGHT SIDE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY TWIST IN BELT ON RIGHT SIDE PULLE Check Belt Guards and Gap Inspect the four belt guards on the PTO FIXED (LEFT SIDE) PULLEY \\- -d - clutch assembly. Verify each guard is REAR VIEW positiioned as shown. 20 - 23 ft-lb. (27 - 31 Nrn) Check the spacing between the the two pulleys and the four belt guards. Verify MOVEABLE (RIGHT
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Adjust Belt Tension PIVOT PLATE ON U-SHAPED BRACKET 1. Locate the thin metal plate inside the tensioner spring. This plate is the belt tension indicator. ADJUST TURNBUCKLE SO INDICATOR IS 2. Loosen the jam nut on eye bolt side of the SPRING COIL turnbuckle, and then turn the turnbuckle until the square tip of the belt tensioner indicator is flush with the end of the tensioner spring. Tighten the nut securely. HOOK BOLT LEFT SIDE VIEW TENSION INDICATOR (red plate inside spring coil
