As an owner of a brand new HSS1332ATD, I totally appreciate you having the big balls in showing what the auger protection sensor will would do with big pieces of wood. I feel very confident now in its durability! Great vids...
Kudos for putting your expensive machine on the line to demonstrate that feature. I should be picking up the same machine soon, just waiting on a call from the Honda shop. Not many to be found in Alaska now, so I feel like I got very lucky.
I love the auger protector switch. I saved inconveniences with it. Doing Snowblowing as a business I can get more customers without having to worry over shear pins breaking when going through tough conditions and not having to worry about customers not having debris in the way. Total money making machine. Getting another machine to get a helper getting more customers to service.
I can replace a broken shear bolt myself in about two minutes. But when the auger lock protection system malfunctions I have to take to the dealer so they can take it apart and replace the sensor. This has happened twice in the last three years. From my point of view, I'd rather replace shear bolts.
I also have an HSS 1332. I hit a rock and broke a sheer pin. Easy fix. I will be marking my boundaries. Great snowblower. I had to oay extra to get it to Alaska. I am very glad to have it.
Good video and Classic moment ! I was ready to bet my paycheck that your first attempt with branches and boxes would fail (that Honda would eat right through without damage) ! That is exactly why I will always buy Honda. They are beasts and eat through almost anything that enters their auger ! In 1991 I worked at a utility district and we had Hondas that ran through lots of gravel and rock and never had a problem. Plus the hydrostatic drive is sweet.
Thank you for that! I am on a farm and need a better machine than I have now. I have it narrowed down to Honda and the auger protection is the deal breaker. My dog loves sticks, branches and firewood and leaves them all over which the new snow hides. I will be able to snowblow fearlessly now☺️
I bought the 928A! But no snow here so far. 😩 Very unusual for here in Canada. BTW the dealership was not aware of the auger protection system so sent them this video. Also the manual says nothing about it.
After a year of owning this machine I haven’t regreted the purchase and extra cost. This is such a workhorse. I am on a farm and use it in the animal paddocks and enclosures that have hidden obstacles despite trying to keep the areas clear. I have hit frozen fire logs (thanks to the dogs), 5’ branches, and recently a horse Jolly Ball (again dogs). The machine simply shut down. But it is so powerful that the Jolly Ball was well entwined on the auger. Did get it out eventually. I love this machine!
Happened to me today - my Honda 928 just shut down .. I knew gas was low so I refueled - still wouldn’t start - scratching my head, what is wrong - you guessed it - small piece of wood stuck in the augur … no impact on the shear pin … so I freed the augur and all was well …. I learned a valuable lesson today indeed.
Great video! I am on my second Honda machine purchasing a HSS724A this week. I am interested in your video on Oxford heated hand grips but the audio is intermittent. Do you have any advice or directions on installing heated handles on a HSS724A?
I would only put those heated grips on machines that have a battery on board (for electric start) The stator on your machine will not be able to provide the power needed.
Courage (and confidence) on display here!!! Thank you for sharing. You’ve forgotten more about Honda snow blowers than most know so a question for you. I too have a 1332, I’ve been trying to determine if it’s necessary to de-clutch each time when going between forward and reverse, one dealer says yes another no, the manual is vague. Just spoke with Honda and after being on hold for a considerable time they said refer to the manual which of course is vague and why I was on the phone. Would certainly appreciate your advice/expertise. Thanking you!!!
From my experience using many honda HS and HSS you do not need to declutch. Thats the whole point of having a hydrostatic transmission in the first place. So you can smoothly transition the drive forward and reverse with out fuss of clutching and finding gears. But just dont slam it in reverse if making the transition, do it slowly and steady.
@@JohnFrancoNH thank you for the response, seems a bit aggressive de-clutching constantly, can’t imagine that being particularly healthy for the belt over time. Many have said the purpose of the Hydrostatic drive is infinitely variable speed adjustment alone, my argument (and yours) is the ability not to de-clutch. A very big competitive and working advantage. Thank you for putting my mind to ease John!!! Be well.
This is hysterical!! I guess the frozen dog poop that's been breaking the shear pins on mine wouldn't be much trouble for this one, right? Best video ever.
Incredible machine. I got my neighbors thick welcome mat stuck in my machine and it was almost impossible to get out. That’s what I get for trying to be a good neighbor.
Thanks for this demonstration! I'm considering this blower vs the HSS928A wheeled blower. both brand new. Does the 928 offer this feature? Also, how is the 1332 when removing snow from grass or uneven sidewalks? thanks!
Great informative videos John. I'm curious what your cleaning regimen is for storing your snow blower and keeping the rust at bay. What products you have had success with etc...Would love to get your input!
I can guarantee those pieces of wood would have broken the shear pins on my Honda HS 928. Amazing demo, made me cringe but also gives me confidence that my new HSS1320 won't be such a shear pin hog as my old 928 was. Thank you!
Hey John, what shoes are you rocking on your unit? Also, I assume you have a video on the chute mods? Have the same machine and love it, also from NH. ~🇺🇸💪🏼☮️~
Good video. Have same machine, with 100 trouble free hours. yesterday tracks began driving only weakly...as if a clutch were slipping....belt looks great, cables are perfect....shear pins, axle pins, all are fine....any ideas....apparently no hydrostatic fluid reservoir to check as in my onlder machine....
Amazing. Still awaiting 1332s to arrive in Alaska. I have one reserved - if they show. Do you have a vid of all your mods? Did you put hand warmers on that beast? How do those little flappers on the auger shafts work out? Thanks for the demonstration.
What do you do when it never resets? On mine, the Auger Lock Indicator light is always flashing. Even after not hitting anything. And when this happens, as soon as I engage the auger the machine shuts down. Very frustrating. I've had the auger sensor replaced twice. The machine is 3 years old with 28 hours on it.
The auger protection system may prevent the premature replacement of shear bolts and I would agree it does that as designed. In three years, I've never once had to replace a broken auger shear bolt. However, instead I've had to deal with the protection system malfunctioning (twice in three years), which requires me to bring the machine into the dealer to have it taken apart and the sensor reset or replaced. Contrast that to the two minutes it would take me to replace a broken shear bolt. Furthermore, I can purchase shear bolts in bulk for a littler over $1 per bolt. In this regard, the auger protection system is a liability more than an advantage. I'd rather break and replace shear bolts than deal with an unusable snowblower during a snow storm that requires an expensive trip to the dealer to get working. In this regard, how does such a protection system make any sense?
I’m torn between a Honda or Ariens with tracks. Do the tracks have different positions like the Ariens? The current Ariens 28” version with tracks has 3 different positions. One of which tilts the front of the snowblower down for extra force when it comes to being flush against the ground to get through the tough snow.
Yes Honda invented that feature. With the HSS you can choose any angle in between from negative to positive rake of the housing with the convenient thumb lever. Its fully adjustable. Way better then just 3 positions.
@@steve8803 I have the 928 and I think it's under powered even after a re-jet. I do need to check the engine rpms though and maybe adjust it to run at a higher rpm. That being said, the 1332 would not fit in my garage nearly as easily and I would have jumped on a 7-24 if it was available at my local dealer. Most of my driveway is single lane, so the width isn't really a factor for me- the lighter the better for loading into a truck/mini van etc. The 928 through my dealer was $2900 before tax and the 724 would have been hundreds of dollars more than that through an online retailer.
Ariens looks neat, but they are new to the tracked game- Honda has been perfecting the tracks for decades. The biggest downside to the Ariens seems to be that it does not handle loose gravel well- I believe the pieces get stuck in the track system somehow (can't remember what the outcome is exactly). I'm sure the Ariens is much more powerful though.
Thank you for the video, John. I have read some reviews (including on Honda's own website) where folks have complained that it is necessary for this model to go back to the dealer to be 'reset" after the auger lock protection system has been tripped. You clearly said it was easy to reset it after a 'tripping' event. Can you elaborate and perhaps speculate on what the other reviewers might have been dealing with? A Newbury neighbor.
I can only speculate that the user did not cycle the key back to the off position long enough to reset the trip. But rather kept trying to key start it with out a full reset back to off.
@@JohnFrancoNH, see my comment above regarding this. I've had to take my HSS1332ATD back to the dealer twice in three years for this issue. Cycling the key position has nothing to do with it. It doesn't matter if the it's been off for hours or days. I've even let the machine run idle for 20 minutes. Also tried repeatedly engaging the auger dozens of times in hopes it would reset. It will not reset if the sensor malfunctions or is defective. I'm annoyed that Honda would create a system to save a $1 shear bolt and two minutes time to replace with a system that needs an expensive trip to the deal to correct when it malfunctions. No thanks. I'd rather spend two minutes to replace a broken shear bolt than be without my snowblower in the middle of a snow storm. Like exactly what happened two days again when we got walloped in SW New Hampshire with 35" of snow in 24 hours.
I'll also add that both times when the auger lock sensor malfunctioned it was not triggered by locking up the auger. Both times it happened was the same. I just finished clearing snow and at no time did I lock up the auger or the auger came in contact with anything. When I finished, everything was working normally. I cleaned up the machine and put it away. Several hours later, when I started it up, the "auger lock indicator" light was flashing, immediately upon starting, before even touching snow. When this happens, the machine shuts down as soon as the auger is engaged and it will not reset. No matter how long it's left in the off position. Had to bring it to the dealer to have it taken apart and reset. Not a fun experience.
@@JohnFrancoNH why would Honda make a Honda hss1332 track without a battery start is beyond me. They have the option with a battery and without. Idk why you would spend that much and not get it lol
@@JohnFrancoNHQuestion: did your HSS-1332A come with 4 side skids or only the two we can see in your video? The one we received had only 2 and were mounted behind the drum and closer together. Now bottom of drum is damaged and Honda will not repair.
Hi Man, you a like a traineer Boy with your tests. You must drive to real hard material like BIG 20 kg rock or big railroad steel bar! The Bolts really goes broken. 100% Sure and Tested !
Thanks for the great video John. As usual you have top notch videos. I am picking up a brand new HSS 1332 ATD on January 1, 2023 so I was curious as to how this feature worked. Looks like it works well and I guess only time will tell as to how reliable this feature is. Thanks again and Happy New Year.
Somehow I broke both auger sheer pins on my HSS928- I didn't have skids installed yet and dug into the gravel driveway- I think that's what did it. The shaft kept spinning and took me a couple seconds to realize that only the impeller was spinning.
Gravel driveways completely suck. You need both front and rear skids on there and have them set all the way up so you have a like 1 inch of clearance under the housing. Otherwise that machine is gonna eat & throw gravel all over your lawn. I feel bad for your HSS. Do you & your HSS a favor and pave that driveway with asphalt
@@JohnFrancoNH maybe one day, brother but there are a lot of other house projects before that. After fitting armor skids, i realized I did not have the rear skids nearly low enough as well! Hope all is well, John!
On my 928 it has the bar in the rear you use for adjusting the height that has a "float" setting that keeps it up about an inch, the pads aren't even on the ground... I use that setting on my gravel areas and haven't ever dug into the base.
The Auger Gearbox has an internal over torque spring loaded slipper clutch with a collar that also trips an activation switch that kills the engine when it activates , (that click click click sound is the clutch releasing the auger shaft from the main drive otherwise a jam would outright break the gears in the gear box or the weakest link in the system) .. it kind of works like the torque limiting clutch on power screw driver. example ignore the rest ,,ua-cam.com/video/QJtfFIlsKuY/v-deo.html ,, ( as its simply impossible due to to the rotational inertia of the engine as well as impellers high rotational inertia to stop the auger drive fast enough it would break the gearbox so there has to be a way for the system to react to jam overtorque and slip when this happens. The second you hear it start to do this, release the auger drive clutch lever. it will still trip and kill the engine but this will save wear and tear on the auger transmission's torque release clutch .. I think toro also uses an over torque auger jam protection system in there auger gear box that also works this way on "some" of there machines but this system lacks the trip switch mechanism to kill the engine. I have not confirmed this . An exploded parts Diagram of the Auger Gear box itself makes this easy to see www.hondapartsnation.com/oemparts/a/hpe/55bfa17b87a8661afc0babc6/auger-transmission-2
Nice way of risking unnecessary damage to your grearbox and auger shaft etc, That’s the kind of feature I would’ve hoped that I will never have to test,
I promise you no HSS snowblowers were hurt in the making of this video! Everyone is too much of a wuss to try this feature out. Its a commerical grade machine it can handle it!
Hi there! I swear not trying to be an ass here... Actually wanted to buy a Honda snowblower knowing how good they are but would be a bit of an overkill for my 4 car driveway. I ended up going with a Toro HD828 and what actually sold me was the fact that they do not use shear bolts as shown there: ua-cam.com/video/2sIYSRhkbwE/v-deo.html The engine just stops until you clear it and restart it. Doesnt have any indicator like Honda's, which would be nice, but Toro being a tier class below Honda, it's pretty good for the price. Also, I never wouldve had the stones to do what you did lol. Nice video! :)
After your first run over 2 sticks and pizza boxes, the auger started making a different noise for sure. Sounds like some damage was done for sure. Take it back. Get one with shear pins.
Я на янмаре лист фанеры перемолол, даже не заметил, только смотрю щепки летят 🤣 Про картон то и говорить нечего. Ну а для чурок есть болты срывные, не пойму почему их здесь не сорвало.
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As an owner of a brand new HSS1332ATD, I totally appreciate you having the big balls in showing what the auger protection sensor will would do with big pieces of wood. I feel very confident now in its durability! Great vids...
This video should be Honda's commercial, no explanation needed! 😂😂😂
Wow, beautiful machine. Thanks for demonstrating this innovative feature.
What is the little controller you have next to the joystick and the other one underneath the key?
Kudos for putting your expensive machine on the line to demonstrate that feature. I should be picking up the same machine soon, just waiting on a call from the Honda shop. Not many to be found in Alaska now, so I feel like I got very lucky.
I would like to see you grind up two cases of beer, longneck bottles, watch it flies😅😅
yes maybe even some fruit next time!
You cant intentionally destroy beer!
🤣 🍻
I love the auger protector switch. I saved inconveniences with it. Doing Snowblowing as a business I can get more customers without having to worry over shear pins breaking when going through tough conditions and not having to worry about customers not having debris in the way. Total money making machine. Getting another machine to get a helper getting more customers to service.
I can replace a broken shear bolt myself in about two minutes. But when the auger lock protection system malfunctions I have to take to the dealer so they can take it apart and replace the sensor. This has happened twice in the last three years. From my point of view, I'd rather replace shear bolts.
I also have an HSS 1332. I hit a rock and broke a sheer pin. Easy fix. I will be marking my boundaries. Great snowblower. I had to oay extra to get it to Alaska. I am very glad to have it.
Thanks for sharing. The HSS is a beast!
I have this machine and it is a beast. I love using it, bring on the snow!
Yup a true beast!
Good video and Classic moment ! I was ready to bet my paycheck that your first attempt with branches and boxes would fail (that Honda would eat right through without damage) ! That is exactly why I will always buy Honda. They are beasts and eat through almost anything that enters their auger ! In 1991 I worked at a utility district and we had Hondas that ran through lots of gravel and rock and never had a problem. Plus the hydrostatic drive is sweet.
Thank you for that! I am on a farm and need a better machine than I have now. I have it narrowed down to Honda and the auger protection is the deal breaker. My dog loves sticks, branches and firewood and leaves them all over which the new snow hides. I will be able to snowblow fearlessly now☺️
You can do it!
I bought the 928A! But no snow here so far. 😩 Very unusual for here in Canada. BTW the dealership was not aware of the auger protection system so sent them this video. Also the manual says nothing about it.
After a year of owning this machine I haven’t regreted the purchase and extra cost. This is such a workhorse. I am on a farm and use it in the animal paddocks and enclosures that have hidden obstacles despite trying to keep the areas clear. I have hit frozen fire logs (thanks to the dogs), 5’ branches, and recently a horse Jolly Ball (again dogs). The machine simply shut down. But it is so powerful that the Jolly Ball was well entwined on the auger. Did get it out eventually. I love this machine!
Happened to me today - my Honda 928 just shut down .. I knew gas was low so I refueled - still wouldn’t start - scratching my head, what is wrong - you guessed it - small piece of wood stuck in the augur … no impact on the shear pin … so I freed the augur and all was well …. I learned a valuable lesson today indeed.
And it is indeed a HSS928
Is the clutch and sensor between the engine and the impeller or the impeller and the auger?
Its in the differential on auger
Sharing this video on my Reddit Honda page! Thank you. And not even a scratch on her
Thanks for sharing!
Great video!
I am on my second Honda machine purchasing a HSS724A this week.
I am interested in your video on Oxford heated hand grips but the audio is intermittent.
Do you have any advice or directions on installing heated handles on a HSS724A?
I would only put those heated grips on machines that have a battery on board (for electric start) The stator on your machine will not be able to provide the power needed.
Courage (and confidence) on display here!!! Thank you for sharing. You’ve forgotten more about Honda snow blowers than most know so a question for you. I too have a 1332, I’ve been trying to determine if it’s necessary to de-clutch each time when going between forward and reverse, one dealer says yes another no, the manual is vague. Just spoke with Honda and after being on hold for a considerable time they said refer to the manual which of course is vague and why I was on the phone. Would certainly appreciate your advice/expertise. Thanking you!!!
From my experience using many honda HS and HSS you do not need to declutch. Thats the whole point of having a hydrostatic transmission in the first place. So you can smoothly transition the drive forward and reverse with out fuss of clutching and finding gears. But just dont slam it in reverse if making the transition, do it slowly and steady.
@@JohnFrancoNH thank you for the response, seems a bit aggressive de-clutching constantly, can’t imagine that being particularly healthy for the belt over time. Many have said the purpose of the Hydrostatic drive is infinitely variable speed adjustment alone, my argument (and yours) is the ability not to de-clutch. A very big competitive and working advantage. Thank you for putting my mind to ease John!!! Be well.
I have one ? Great video. How do I get a Shute guide ? Love to see video on that . Thanks
This is hysterical!! I guess the frozen dog poop that's been breaking the shear pins on mine wouldn't be much trouble for this one, right? Best video ever.
Incredible machine. I got my neighbors thick welcome mat stuck in my machine and it was almost impossible to get out. That’s what I get for trying to be a good neighbor.
Thanks for this demonstration! I'm considering this blower vs the HSS928A wheeled blower. both brand new. Does the 928 offer this feature? Also, how is the 1332 when removing snow from grass or uneven sidewalks? thanks!
That thing looks like a beast.
Can you do a test against a concrete step? See if it detects it
Im pretty sure it will, But i am NOT going to try that with my machine LOL
@@JohnFrancoNH lol
After watching this I'm seriously wondering if it would actually break...THE CONCRETE! 😅
Great informative videos John. I'm curious what your cleaning regimen is for storing your snow blower and keeping the rust at bay. What products you have had success with etc...Would love to get your input!
I can guarantee those pieces of wood would have broken the shear pins on my Honda HS 928. Amazing demo, made me cringe but also gives me confidence that my new HSS1320 won't be such a shear pin hog as my old 928 was. Thank you!
Hey John, what shoes are you rocking on your unit?
Also, I assume you have a video on the chute mods?
Have the same machine and love it, also from NH.
~🇺🇸💪🏼☮️~
Good video. Have same machine, with 100 trouble free hours. yesterday tracks began driving only weakly...as if a clutch were slipping....belt looks great, cables are perfect....shear pins, axle pins, all are fine....any ideas....apparently no hydrostatic fluid reservoir to check as in my onlder machine....
It doesn't have one hydrostatic engine per motor does it?
That leaves the right side transmission then.
It doesn't have one hydrostatic engine per motor does it?
That leaves the right side transmission then.
Wow another great Honda product got to love it…….
okay.. but how much do the sensor and gears you're shearing off (inside there); cost?
Amazing. Still awaiting 1332s to arrive in Alaska. I have one reserved - if they show.
Do you have a vid of all your mods? Did you put hand warmers on that beast?
How do those little flappers on the auger shafts work out?
Thanks for the demonstration.
The little flaps rotate on auger shaft and constantly prevent built up. But please check out my Honda HSS playlist. Thanks for watching!
What happened to the ATV with the plow on it?
OUTSTANDING video. Thank you.
What do you do when it never resets? On mine, the Auger Lock Indicator light is always flashing. Even after not hitting anything. And when this happens, as soon as I engage the auger the machine shuts down. Very frustrating. I've had the auger sensor replaced twice. The machine is 3 years old with 28 hours on it.
The auger protection system may prevent the premature replacement of shear bolts and I would agree it does that as designed. In three years, I've never once had to replace a broken auger shear bolt. However, instead I've had to deal with the protection system malfunctioning (twice in three years), which requires me to bring the machine into the dealer to have it taken apart and the sensor reset or replaced. Contrast that to the two minutes it would take me to replace a broken shear bolt. Furthermore, I can purchase shear bolts in bulk for a littler over $1 per bolt. In this regard, the auger protection system is a liability more than an advantage. I'd rather break and replace shear bolts than deal with an unusable snowblower during a snow storm that requires an expensive trip to the dealer to get working. In this regard, how does such a protection system make any sense?
That has never happened to me. Just bring it to the dealer and have them warranty it. It should reset when keyed off and back on.
Hallo do you sell this?
No i still have this HSS! Not alot of snow for us in the northeast so far this winter
@@JohnFrancoNH Are you going to make and sell the paddles as the chute I purchased??
Thanks man! True value. 🙏🏽
This hurt me lol. Are those hand warmers?
I was kinda hoping your snowblower doubled as a wood chipper. If it did I was buying one tomorrow 😊
Pretty sure with the power of a Honda HSS1332, you could fabricate a "wood chipper" attachment ! ** probably would not be OSHA/MSHA approved. 🤣
I’m torn between a Honda or Ariens with tracks. Do the tracks have different positions like the Ariens? The current Ariens 28” version with tracks has 3 different positions. One of which tilts the front of the snowblower down for extra force when it comes to being flush against the ground to get through the tough snow.
Yes Honda invented that feature. With the HSS you can choose any angle in between from negative to positive rake of the housing with the convenient thumb lever. Its fully adjustable. Way better then just 3 positions.
@@JohnFrancoNH got it. Thanks for getting back to me!
@Josiah Berry Honda is vastly superior. And I'd get the hss1332, small price increase from the 928, A LOT more power!
@@steve8803 I have the 928 and I think it's under powered even after a re-jet. I do need to check the engine rpms though and maybe adjust it to run at a higher rpm. That being said, the 1332 would not fit in my garage nearly as easily and I would have jumped on a 7-24 if it was available at my local dealer. Most of my driveway is single lane, so the width isn't really a factor for me- the lighter the better for loading into a truck/mini van etc. The 928 through my dealer was $2900 before tax and the 724 would have been hundreds of dollars more than that through an online retailer.
Ariens looks neat, but they are new to the tracked game- Honda has been perfecting the tracks for decades. The biggest downside to the Ariens seems to be that it does not handle loose gravel well- I believe the pieces get stuck in the track system somehow (can't remember what the outcome is exactly). I'm sure the Ariens is much more powerful though.
Thank you for the video, John. I have read some reviews (including on Honda's own website) where folks have complained that it is necessary for this model to go back to the dealer to be 'reset" after the auger lock protection system has been tripped. You clearly said it was easy to reset it after a 'tripping' event. Can you elaborate and perhaps speculate on what the other reviewers might have been dealing with? A Newbury neighbor.
I can only speculate that the user did not cycle the key back to the off position long enough to reset the trip. But rather kept trying to key start it with out a full reset back to off.
@@JohnFrancoNH, see my comment above regarding this. I've had to take my HSS1332ATD back to the dealer twice in three years for this issue. Cycling the key position has nothing to do with it. It doesn't matter if the it's been off for hours or days. I've even let the machine run idle for 20 minutes. Also tried repeatedly engaging the auger dozens of times in hopes it would reset. It will not reset if the sensor malfunctions or is defective. I'm annoyed that Honda would create a system to save a $1 shear bolt and two minutes time to replace with a system that needs an expensive trip to the deal to correct when it malfunctions. No thanks. I'd rather spend two minutes to replace a broken shear bolt than be without my snowblower in the middle of a snow storm. Like exactly what happened two days again when we got walloped in SW New Hampshire with 35" of snow in 24 hours.
I'll also add that both times when the auger lock sensor malfunctioned it was not triggered by locking up the auger. Both times it happened was the same. I just finished clearing snow and at no time did I lock up the auger or the auger came in contact with anything. When I finished, everything was working normally. I cleaned up the machine and put it away. Several hours later, when I started it up, the "auger lock indicator" light was flashing, immediately upon starting, before even touching snow. When this happens, the machine shuts down as soon as the auger is engaged and it will not reset. No matter how long it's left in the off position. Had to bring it to the dealer to have it taken apart and reset. Not a fun experience.
I think only the 1332 has it? Correct. My 928 one does not. You touch up your Honda with oem paint at end of season? I never see rust on your machine
I believe only fully loaded tracked ATD models have the auger protection feature
@@JohnFrancoNH why would Honda make a Honda hss1332 track without a battery start is beyond me. They have the option with a battery and without. Idk why you would spend that much and not get it lol
@@JohnFrancoNHQuestion: did your HSS-1332A come with 4 side skids or only the two we can see in your video? The one we received had only 2 and were mounted behind the drum and closer together. Now bottom of drum is damaged and Honda will not repair.
Hi Man, you a like a traineer Boy with your tests. You must drive to real hard material like BIG 20 kg rock or big railroad steel bar! The Bolts really goes broken. 100% Sure and Tested !
WoW ; that thing does not mess around .
Goddamn that was ballsy. Well done.
Thanks for the great video John. As usual you have top notch videos. I am picking up a brand new HSS 1332 ATD on January 1, 2023 so I was curious as to how this feature worked. Looks like it works well and I guess only time will tell as to how reliable this feature is. Thanks again and Happy New Year.
You will be very happy with that machine. Happy New Year!
That was cringe worthy and crazy..but cool. Why would you risk damaging your machine...what for us? Wow! Now logs, you're nuts.
I was waiting for the machine to hog through the logs😂
LOL
That’s pretty neat john
That's not a snowblower, that's a wood chipper!
As good as my 100 vacuum now when it sucks in a throw rug. 😂😂
Somehow I broke both auger sheer pins on my HSS928- I didn't have skids installed yet and dug into the gravel driveway- I think that's what did it. The shaft kept spinning and took me a couple seconds to realize that only the impeller was spinning.
Gravel driveways completely suck. You need both front and rear skids on there and have them set all the way up so you have a like 1 inch of clearance under the housing. Otherwise that machine is gonna eat & throw gravel all over your lawn. I feel bad for your HSS. Do you & your HSS a favor and pave that driveway with asphalt
@@JohnFrancoNH maybe one day, brother but there are a lot of other house projects before that. After fitting armor skids, i realized I did not have the rear skids nearly low enough as well! Hope all is well, John!
On my 928 it has the bar in the rear you use for adjusting the height that has a "float" setting that keeps it up about an inch, the pads aren't even on the ground... I use that setting on my gravel areas and haven't ever dug into the base.
@@nbco55 i have a hilly driveway with ruts. Plus a walkway that's a mess. Unfortunately, i found that I need the skids.
Toro has a similar feature but it works not that smooth.
I have to laugh. You turned your snow blower into a wood chipper. No wood was injured in the making of this video.
you got balls !👍
My 724 break shear bolts with the slightest bump. Stock shear bolts are horrible
Time to adjust shoes then.
The Auger Gearbox has an internal over torque spring loaded slipper clutch with a collar that also trips an activation switch that kills the engine when it activates , (that click click click sound is the clutch releasing the auger shaft from the main drive otherwise a jam would outright break the gears in the gear box or the weakest link in the system) .. it kind of works like the torque limiting clutch on power screw driver. example ignore the rest ,,ua-cam.com/video/QJtfFIlsKuY/v-deo.html ,, ( as its simply impossible due to to the rotational inertia of the engine as well as impellers high rotational inertia to stop the auger drive fast enough it would break the gearbox so there has to be a way for the system to react to jam overtorque and slip when this happens. The second you hear it start to do this, release the auger drive clutch lever. it will still trip and kill the engine but this will save wear and tear on the auger transmission's torque release clutch .. I think toro also uses an over torque auger jam protection system in there auger gear box that also works this way on "some" of there machines but this system lacks the trip switch mechanism to kill the engine. I have not confirmed this . An exploded parts Diagram of the Auger Gear box itself makes this easy to see www.hondapartsnation.com/oemparts/a/hpe/55bfa17b87a8661afc0babc6/auger-transmission-2
Toro power max has it too.
Good to know but Honda did it first im pretty sure. Toros are great machines as well!
@@JohnFrancoNH Actually I have a 1232 power max and yes it throws snow, which is what you want it to do, but that’s about it. Functionally it’s crap.
Yea, I gotta say you have balls to give that a whirl
Nice way of risking unnecessary damage to your grearbox and auger shaft etc,
That’s the kind of feature I would’ve hoped that I will never have to test,
I promise you no HSS snowblowers were hurt in the making of this video! Everyone is too much of a wuss to try this feature out. Its a commerical grade machine it can handle it!
Welp, I’m headed to the street corner. Gotta earn some extra funds now.
Could use this as a log splitter!
LOL nah ill pass
Hi there! I swear not trying to be an ass here... Actually wanted to buy a Honda snowblower knowing how good they are but would be a bit of an overkill for my 4 car driveway.
I ended up going with a Toro HD828 and what actually sold me was the fact that they do not use shear bolts as shown there: ua-cam.com/video/2sIYSRhkbwE/v-deo.html
The engine just stops until you clear it and restart it. Doesnt have any indicator like Honda's, which would be nice, but Toro being a tier class below Honda, it's pretty good for the price.
Also, I never wouldve had the stones to do what you did lol. Nice video! :)
I remember when my neighbors dog was playing with a golf shoe in the driveway.
LOL
@@JohnFrancoNH what works best on a gravel driveway
Toro doesn’t have any sheer pins and the engine will shut off before any damage occurs.
Yup.I bought the Toro for around 800 and It runs fantastic clears everything and always starts. Awesome machine.
@3:50 let me adjust me chute to blow the wood chips 🤣
So why can't I put my hands in the augers?
It will cause serious pain i recommend NOT doing that LOL
Very impressive machine! It was very uncomfortable to watch though!
After your first run over 2 sticks and pizza boxes, the auger started making a different noise for sure. Sounds like some damage was done for sure. Take it back. Get one with shear pins.
Jesus Christ!! I was wondering if my new 1380i has enough blankets and pillows in the garage....
Just need to take the plastic exhaust cage off. So it looks like the ones on there web sight.
We would never do this with an American machine
Your crazy. HAHAHA!!!!!
What a dope.
Stop projecting your jealously my friend.
It,s called a snow blower,it’s made to blow snow and nothing els,diff not cardboard
That has got to be the most asinine ad that I've ever seen.
$4000 and eats logs with it.
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The Honda impresses me year after year!
Just be careful around children and small animals for God's sake
What’s wrong with you , ruining a 4K machine, I guess anything for viewers.
That HSS didnt even break a sweat. No damage what so ever it was designed to handle that kind of stress. Its a commerical grade machine.
A HORRIFIC DANGER AT 7:48 !!!
hahahahahahahaha FAIL !
You have too much money and time on your hands.
So what, does that really bother you? Its a tool and i demostrated how the auger lock is designed to work. And you have a problem with that?
Я на янмаре лист фанеры перемолол, даже не заметил, только смотрю щепки летят 🤣
Про картон то и говорить нечего.
Ну а для чурок есть болты срывные, не пойму почему их здесь не сорвало.
At the price point of 4k it should also wash ur clothes, not impressed
And what if i told you for $4k it also will s**k you off while clearing snow? Would you like it then? LOL