HSS Chute Clogging with Slush? | Honda HSS1332ATD Track Drive Snowblower | The WHY it Clogs Vlog!

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In this video i will share with you a test of how and why my Honda HSS1332A tracked model suffers from a rare and much talked about chute clogging problem with slush. You might say this is normal when going against slush. But not in the Honda world of snow throwing it isnt.
My previous HS1332TAS never clogged no matter how much slush it encountered. It was a slush pump! So this can be a huge surprised for old Honda owners stepping up to the newest chute design.
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@fastpitchnet7353 5 лет назад

I treated chute and auger surfaces with teflon lubricant (Dupont Snow & Ice) and didn’t have any issues. There was no snow stuck on surfaces. I think treating surfaces with lubricant is a great alternative to removing the collar.

@JohnFrancoNH 5 лет назад

Thats a great idea. Thanks for the info & Thanks for watching!

@joecarbone2492 5 лет назад

Thanks for that info. Have to get some.

@peterrivney552 3 года назад

Teflon, silicon, or past-wax all work great. I have a 1971 John Deere 7h.p.26" cut it just has the auger on and off no dead man control same with the one dead man control for the drive but it has a factory lock so it could go by itself and I never had a problem with it except a few belts over the years I did take the front end apart and motor off to refinish the paint since some of the driveways I done were stone ad scratched it up I wanted to make it last and look good I also have a newer one as well 8 h.p. with 24" cut it has the two dead mam controls one side auger other hand drive any to be honest with you I like the older one the best it's twice the machine even the body is heavier built only thing I did when I restored the old '71 was the front auger I ground teeth into it to cut through frozen snow and ice ...

@murd777 2 года назад

@@JohnFrancoNH You can just use spray oil for cooking. Walmart sells it. About $2 per can. That works great!

@minibikemadman Год назад

I did also the same with a ceramic coating kit from amazon..no more jams for me!

@davidc4379 5 лет назад

As an emergency department doctor, I see missing digits and hands every year from people who reach into snowblowers that were turned off. A lot of potential energy can be store in a jammed impeller. I know this wasn't the case in this example but everyone please be careful and don't ever reach into jammed snowblowers (even when off).

@JohnFrancoNH 5 лет назад

I agree 100%, always safer to use a tool to break loose a stuck impeller or chute clogs. Just wish Honda would provide a scoop/spoon type clearing tool instead of a straight baton style clearing tool. Thanks for watching!

@sleepingwiththedog 4 года назад

Richie at work, lead mechanic, telling us story about his Dad and Richie interaction. Richie, teenager wanting to help his Dad blow snow.. Dad lets him after extensive talk about not putting any part of your hand in that chute even turned off. Well Richie is driving snowblower up and down driveway, and then gets into heavy duty slush, and of course plugs. Shuts it off, looks over and doesnt see his dad, so puts his hand in chute and cleans whole area and no harm is done. Starts machine and is blowing walking towards the garage and his dad appears...waving, "Shut that machine off." Richie shuts it down and asks whats the matter? His father is a big man, real big, and is leaning over in front of Richie pointing to the ground, say.. "look at that right there, no, right there" Richie turns has back to his dad bent over... His dad rares up and swings back and kicks with all his might with toe of boot and kicks Richie directly in the crease of his butt. Hes up in the air down into the snow face first, completely covered in snow. Gets up half whimpering and asks "what was that for?" "I told you to never, ever to put your hand in that chute, and you disobeyed me." "Let that be a life lesson." I wish I could give this story justise, but we were all laughing until tears....and one thing..he never ever put his hand in a machine again...now hes retired..

@crytun 3 года назад

@@sleepingwiththedog thank you, i was mortified when i saw his hand going into the auger area. no undo button

@donalddietrich2130 2 года назад

Horseshit

@jaderhuff81 2 года назад

Hondas don’t store energy

@uav1194 2 года назад

I have the Honda 1332 bought 3 years ago. They had a service bulletin that came out to replace the chute under warranty for people having this issue of clogging. It is a modified chute with a lower scooped neck to prevent this from happening. I had it done right away as living in Massachusetts we always have wet snow!

@papabits5721 5 лет назад

The space between the impeller and the chute gets clogged with slush, a good easy fix is to add rubber wipers to the end of the impeller flutes. It will never clog again and it will throw snow a 3rd farther, also get out early when it colder out

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

I may try this, i am very curious...even though the machine doesnt need it. Thanks for watching!

@13KJQ 6 лет назад

Honda USA issued a service bulletin in September 2018 finally acknowledging this problem. They are making available a replacement chute with most of the collar removed. The cost will be covered for all 724, 928, and 1332 units still under warranty, but only as/if requested (i.e. it is NOT a recall).

@AlanCath 5 лет назад

I just called my Honda dealer. They're coming to my house tomorrow to retrofit the unit with the updated chute. (Excellent dealer.) They will actually do the job in my garage. Will add this comment above, too.

@mct8888 3 года назад

Has Honda fixed this on current 2020 models from the factory?

@9trees 6 лет назад

I got my 1332 4 weeks ago, the first thing I did was grind that collar off and no problem at all after that. We had 15inches of wet snow and it walked right through it. Other than that it is an amazing machine

@JohnFrancoNH 6 лет назад

Glad to hear another HSS is liberated! Stupid collar what was Honda thinking, seriously!

@Zadagu 3 года назад

Fun fact: only european and american hondas do have the collar. In Japan they are sold without.

@mikegalvin4655 8 месяцев назад

My old hs828 from Canada came without one.

@nipisi8841 2 года назад

If you do not want to remove the collar, easy i have the same unit. When your moving the wet stuff and there is just a little your trying to move, just engage off an on your auger while in foward motion. Wait until you have more in the tunnel, engage the auger, until you see little coming out then shut off the auger again while moving forward. You do not stop forward movement. It just needs a certain amount of the wet snow in the tunnel to move it without plugging. Or remove the collar works too.

@xravenhairsexgod Год назад

I used automotive ceramic coating in the chute, impeller and blade housing on my HSS1332ATD and it works perfectly without any mechanical mods.

@sebc58 4 года назад

I have a Model HSS928 that gets the same problem. Slush plugs up tighter than a bullfrog's butt. I called my Honda Dealer. There is a modification available and Honda pays the cost. My unit is less than a year old so check with your dealer as I don't know if they will cover all years. Hope this helps.

@sptldman 3 года назад

You are correct. My Honda HHS928 was purchased in the fall of 2016. I brought it back to Chad Little Power Equipment In the fall of 2020 complaining about the chute problem with wet snow. I also told them I had researched the problem and that others had the same problem and Honda was looking into it. Chad Little replaced the chute for free of charge. So far this year no problems with wet snow.

@TheNewenglandboys 5 лет назад

True John. I have an ariens that came with a spoon type but I haven't had to use it since the ariens doesnt have that collar. I wasn't trying to pick, the video was good. But it's still easier to use a stick than a nub on the end of your arm lol. Take care, good job

@JohnFrancoNH 5 лет назад

I appreciate the perspective. I wouldnt mind swapping out the tool for something that works better. Thanks!

@helgaairhead 5 лет назад

After my trusty old HS8 gav in after more than 32 vintres of hard use - yes 32 sesongs taking care of a 200 meter long road the auger and the screw where absolutely grinded down to the bone. The engine where still running flawlessly - but the time where there to get myself another fresh and new nighbour admiring snow blower. In 32 sesongs I had 2 belts, 4 spark plugs, heaps of pins and some oil due to regular maintance. Remember this old HS8 where just that 8 horse with no variabel hydrostat - all mechanical which sucked the power out of the engine. And - one of the mods I did to it, where removing the safety guard from the chute. Everybody around had theyre Canadiana, Stiga, Briggs & Stratton powered all kind of types of blowers and they where all talking about how long the little HS8 where trowing the wet snow. Today I bought a HSS 1380A ET and cannot wait to see it goes trough the snow like a boss whilst everybody around struggles. Honda snow blowers are king of theyre class.

@JohnFrancoNH 5 лет назад

Congrats on the new machine! Honda is king around here too! Thanks for watching!

@helgaairhead 4 года назад

I have put it to use and have to say it rock's like a boss. I have been looking after what I understand the T in its logo/name stands for - the TURBO.After some hard work trying to locate where the turbo lives - I now have to see myself defeated - there is non??.This model acts and work like its there - how bad a$$ is that....

@skakamj0lk 9 месяцев назад

Like you said "the tool is only as good as the person behind it". Reducing the working width after the first pass while still making sure that the impeller still fed and flowing enough to keep the chute clear, you will avoid leaving a spill-over trail and you avoid the problem altogether.

@douglasmichel6361 Год назад

I have the HSS928ADT, yup, it needs snow and the more the better. I used to have the HSS828 for 23 yrs and never remember it clogging the way the HSS928 does, probably the auto swivel chute made them change the throat opening. Even silicon or anti stick spray doesn’t help much. But still, feed the beast, it’ll treat you well. 👍👍👍BTW, the chute shovel from the Arian blowers work so much better than the round rod from Honda. That and I carry a 2” mason slicker to clean out the throat.

@zipzap4706 4 года назад

#110 main jet installed and my unit came with revised chute. Also corrected rpm (was low@3249) to 3650. My 1332 is a monster now. I live in Canada and nothing has stopped it since the "mods".

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

Glad to hear that..i will be covering this topic in a future video. Stay tuned. Thanks for watching!

@TheNewenglandboys 5 лет назад

Good video but I've got to say NEVER put your hand down that shute! A nice older guy I knew was snowblowing when the shute plugged up. He shut the snowblower down. It was OFF! He reached his hand in unclogging the packed snow and lost 3 fingers. There was tension on the impeller when it stopped. As he was pulling out the packed snow, the tension released and the impeller spun cutting off the fingers. Watching this made me cringe as you put your hand inside that shute! That's why they give you that tool.

@JohnFrancoNH 5 лет назад

NEboys I want to use the tool too. But its terrible. Its round! LOL How can someone scoop out snow with a rod? It would be nice if the end was paddle or spoon shaped. I need to find a better tool. But now with the collar gone i wont need to reach anymore. It will never clog. Thanks for watching!

@EmilioMacQuat 5 лет назад

People have been killed by machines when they even took the safety measures by shutting the machine off etc... you can never be over careful but like TheNewenglandboys said he knew someone lost 3 fingers so he will respect machinery more because of what happened to someone he knew, My wife lost her father in a farm accident, The Machine started on its own! After that horror I now take the spark plug wire off disconnect the battery unplug from the wall etc... because I always get reminded of what happened that day, Lets say that starter goes wacko on ya it will be a nightmare that could of been prevented. Just some friendly advice :) Stay Safe

@loktom4068 5 лет назад

I use to have a foreman had similar accident decades ago. Although they were made safer than before. Owners must follow all safety procedures. Those machines are meat grinder.

@terranovaxtreme 5 лет назад

Thanks for the info (:

@franksegai9317 5 лет назад

TheNewenglandboys yes. i seen someone pulled his hand missing one finger.

@murd777 2 года назад

You can buy the new upgrade chute from your local dealer. It only cost $52. There are only 3 screws on the bottom of the metal chute. Pretty easy to install it!

@JohnFrancoNH 2 года назад

the collar needs to be 100% removed like Japanese made models of prior years.

@murd777 2 года назад

@@JohnFrancoNH I did it. It’s only 3 screws!

@ExactAeration 5 лет назад

I sold my 10 year old HS1132 a month ago. Then I bought a new wheel drive HS928 and I used it today for the first time TODAY with wet heavy snow. My old 1132 never clogged like this EVER. This new 928 is NOT going to work for me...as is. I'm a bit surprised Honda didn't catch this flaw. The chute seems more restricted below the part that rotates. I regret selling my older machine.

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

Get the new updated chute under warranty...Thanks for watching!

@AlanCath 5 лет назад

Thanks for this video completely validating my suspicions - my previous Honda did not clog like this one (I have an HSS724A, which is smaller track model). I just called my Honda dealer. They're coming to my house tomorrow to retrofit the unit with the updated chute. (Excellent dealer.) They will actually do the job in my garage. Should be interesting to see if that solves the problem.

@JohnFrancoNH 5 лет назад

Thats an excellent dealer you have there! glad to hear they are taking care of it. I have a custom teflon chute deflector i am in the middle of designing for my machine. Will catch blowby but still will allow for excessive slush to fall out and not clog. Stay tuned for part 2 (improved design) part one is already in my Honda playlist. Thanks for watching!

@barryblanchard7852 4 года назад

I find it interesting that it's recommended to go slower in wet slushy snow. I have a 25 year old HS828 and going slow is what clogs it. It needs a lot of snow moving through the chute to keep it from clogging. And If necessary use WD40.

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

yes more volume of snow keeps the chute clear.

@Pileits 4 года назад

Spray your impeller and chute with things like WD40 or even cooking non-stick spray like PAM also works great.

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

I honestly dont like spraying stuff all over my equipment like that. Thanks for watching!

@maisamehilainen2495 3 года назад

@@JohnFrancoNH Why would you spray it all over?

@OvertonWindex 3 года назад

@@JohnFrancoNH who said spray it all over? Spray it where the snow gets sprayed.. Wd40 is an anti corrosive.

@counterfit5 3 года назад

Silicone lube is a better choice than wd40

@l337pwnage 3 года назад

I like how you notice that the output is best at near full capacity. Not many people pick up on that.

@JohnFrancoNH 3 года назад

Yes this is true for all the Hondas ive owned. They like to be pushed not babied. Thanks for watching!

@l337pwnage 3 года назад

@@JohnFrancoNH I've noticed that with every blower. It relates to the impeller gap.

@douglasborgaro6801 5 лет назад

Honda is a great machine! That being said, Toro commercial grade will not clog and throw snow a tad farther. That’s even when faced with wet & heavy.

@TheHelloki 5 лет назад

Douglas Borgaro Safe to say it’s true for Honda commercial grade too. Their hybrid model is a war machine.

@douglasborgaro6801 5 лет назад

I have a lot of respect for the fine craftsmanship of Honda, but the hybrid machine you refer to is also $8000 + dollars USD. I don’t like the prices! The hybrid has 13hp and 36 inch cut. I don’t like the chute design of the newer models. They are all subject to clogging under the worst snow conditions. To modify the auger or chute of a Honda to prevent this is sacralidge. Especially when you just dropped 8 grand. I am not suggesting Honda is anything but a great machine, wash out my mouth with soap for even thinking such a thing. But price wise, Come on man! Toro 1432 is $2600. That’s 14 hp with 32 inch cut. But more importantly, the design of the auger case, impeller, and chute is what prevents clogging and throws the snow so far. Honda needs to change their chute design. In Michigan’s UP they get more than 300 “ most years. Some of that snow is wet and dastardly! The point is to get the job done and do it quickly.

@douglasborgaro6801 5 лет назад

Oh, one thing I forgot. The Toro is built like an Abrams tank. The handle supports are square steal and thick. The all steal construction is thicker than most any machine I have tested.

@johnnywishbone1349 4 года назад

Douglas Borgaro I’m looking at the new Toro Powermax HD 1428 vs the Honda 928 or 1332. Should I look for the previous gen Honda in good shape? What do you suggest for heavy wet now in Northeast?

@dalesworld1308 5 лет назад

I apologize in advance if you said it and I didn't hear, but what was the temperature? Once it approaches 40 degrees my older Honda clogs to the point of being worthless.

@claudehebert3131 4 года назад

My neighbor had one of these small Honda snowblowers. I have an Ariens Hydro Pro, which is probably in the same price range (or maybe costs a little bit less). Although in dry snow his was comparable to mine, in heavy snow or in very wet slush, mine behave better, being far less prone to clogging. (what you refer to as "slush" in this video is only very damp snow, when I refer to slush I think about something only a smidge drier than slush-puppie). Don't take me bad; the Honda was a very good machine, being reliable and having a very robust engine, but I still prefer my Ariens with it's 420CC engine and bigger chute.

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@billfitzmaurice3837 4 года назад

I just got a new HSS 928. The chute design has been changed. There is now a U shaped cutout in the chute. This is probably the same as the chute modification referenced below.

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

I will have to get my hands on one. Still think my inverted u shaped design will yield better results. Update video coming this winter. Thanks for watching!

@billfitzmaurice3837 4 года назад

@@JohnFrancoNH The new Honda chute is similar to your design except the U isn't inverted, and the chute doesn't extend above the top of the U. Before the snow flies I'm going to attach 1/4" thick rubber extensions to the impeller blades. Rather than bolting them in place the way the kits on eBay do I'm going to try automotive weather strip adhesive, as the only stress on the connection is the centrifugal force from the rotation of the impeller. If it doesn't hold I can always go back and bolt them.

@howardc.7649 5 лет назад

I turn my blower around and cler back and forth rather than backing up each run? ON along area I would think it is douible time to finish if you backtrack each pass?a

@drmariopepper4354 5 лет назад

I heard garage door spray on auger and chute works well. Go slow with wet snow too

@mikebrito4954 2 года назад

you can also get a little bit tighter of a belt, one size or so and you will get more throw !

@Pileits 5 лет назад

Coat your chute with any kind of slippery fluid, WD40, Toro Snowblower fluid. Someone else mentioned PAM the nonstick cooking spray another good suggestion

@JohnFrancoNH 5 лет назад

Thanks for the comment. That definitely will work. But under normal operation i have no issues with slush.

@richardcummins9513 5 лет назад

You can also use car wax on the inside of the discharge chute. Several layers make for a very slick, non-clogging surface.

@lescobrandon3047 5 лет назад

For years, i have been using Dupont Snow & Ice spray ordered from Amazon. Make sure to coat it in warmer weather.

@baddad5781 4 года назад

You can also use a good layer of cooking spray or spray wax. I'd think any if that will improve the clogging issue.

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

I will try. Thanks for watching!

@300zxdriver 3 года назад

I tried spray, didn’t notice any improvement.

@ryantorquemanhammond7308 5 лет назад

Scott Gibson has a great hack! I do it to all my 2 stage snow blowers. I own a Honda with tracks (HS928as) a 7 ish year old one. Doesn't have the collar but does have the shelf. After doing sidewalks next to main roads with plow overspray. There is only one way to "fix" it. You need an old pair of Single stage paddles. Measure & cut the to fit the second stage fin & rub against the shoot. You will have to drill, bolt & loctite everything. I do this commercially and have yet to have a clog on a 2 stage after this mod! Search "supercharger your snowblower". I will confirm that is correct. Here is link to a different video with same purpose. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_Jez_HYr8dI.html

@annawarzecha8323 6 лет назад

I purchased a new chute from Honda and modified that one let the original alone and put it away. Just have to grind off the welds and touch up the paint.

@JohnFrancoNH 6 лет назад

Great idea. Having the original as backup. I will make a video of removing mine just like you said. Cant wait to get that collar off.

@annawarzecha8323 6 лет назад

I forgot to mention that rust oleum makes a product called never wet which is a type of clear coat that is water phobic. I haven’t tried it yet but plan on coating the inner chute this summer. Peace

@JohnFrancoNH 6 лет назад

Thanks for the info. I plan on purchasing the Honda power red oem spray paint. But you beat me to it. After touching up the inside of the chute i was planning to coat it with a teflon like coating that would make it super slick. I may just rub some carnuba wax in there periodically.

@kylemeieroutdoors5056 5 лет назад

Contemplating on buying my first snowblower for my first house of 3 years. Been getting by shoveling but that shit is getting old, and was virtually impossible from this last dump ion the Midwest. Just like snow you had. Heavy wet and tall.

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@lifelivinginthedreams9104 4 года назад

I have HS1132 model so I don't have stuck as bad as you have. I sprayed WD40 on every surface in the shoot, auger, and the inside auger compartment after each used; I don't have clogging any more. WD40 should help your clogging.

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

The video was me purposely putting it in a failure mode. In order for me to show what could happen. i can do my whole driveway and not have it clog. Thanks for watching!

@appleztooranges 2 года назад

My Honda hss928 AWD has this issue. Unfortunately, Honda said warranty is over and won’t replace mine. So I have to live with it haha

@johnnysaltyaircrabcake8030 4 года назад

I solved that prob with spraying the chute with Amsoil silicone spray the night before, 2 coats and use a hair dryer on low heat for a little bit..i now throw all slushy slush 25 feet

@johnnysaltyaircrabcake8030 4 года назад

I would also check the auger drive belt tension

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

Great idea!

@wrzl1675 5 лет назад

ALL 2 stage blowers will clog in this situation, not just the Honda.

@JohnFrancoNH 5 лет назад

With out the collar the Honda is unstoppable in the hands of any person regardless of skill level. I speak from experience with these machines. The main difference is that Hondas were known never to clog, so its very surprising when they come out with the newest flagship HSS models that could potentially clog is not used in an intelligent manner. Thanks for watching!

@seantrizzole1741 3 года назад

Bullshit, my Ariens never clogs, it shoots slush and dense heavy Snow 40 feet. Honda sucks compared to Ariens, what good is a well-built machine if it clogs and the shoot system is painfully slow

@murd777 2 года назад

Honda new upgrade chute is $52. Easy to install. Call your local dealer!

@JohnFrancoNH 2 года назад

no thanks upgraded chute still does not fix the snow in the face issue when at 9 and 3 oclock

@murd777 2 года назад

@@JohnFrancoNH I don’t have any problem. You want people to buy your expensive unnecessary piece of metall for $250. Ridiculous!

@_multiverse_ 5 лет назад

Our Husqvarna would never go through that much snow without blogging down several times....I think I'm going to sell that pos and get a Honda.

@JohnFrancoNH 5 лет назад

Thats nothing check out my next video if you want to see the Honda power thru insane amounts of slush.

@whelennut Год назад

Please don't stick your hand in there anymore I can't stand watching it

@mtadams2009 5 лет назад

There is a video out showing how to resolve this issue. You add some material, rubber-plastic to the impeller fins. There is a fairly large gap between the impeller fins and the chute. I am going to give this a try. The person making this video says its an issue on a all brands.

@JohnFrancoNH 5 лет назад

Hondas do not need an impeller kit. Impeller kit is just a bandade for a poor design on other brand machines. But they do work. The clearance on the impeller on Hondas is less then other manufacturers. Which is what makes them great slush throwing machines straight from the factory. Thanks for watching!

@robertg.9964 5 лет назад

I agree with John. It also depends on the model and chute design. I have a Toro 826 and the top part above the impellar and chute design is nothing like any other brand so because of this my snowblower has never clogged even when blowing 4"+ of just straight slush or 12" of snow with 2-3" of solid water soaked slush on the bottom. That adding rubber from a 1 stage rubber impeller to a 2 stage is for old snowblowers still using the impeller design Ariens uses today.

@eclipser2004 4 года назад

@@robertg.9964 I might try this on my old 2009 Toro 8-28 and see if it works and if it wears the auger belt faster.

@johnpetermann6544 3 года назад

Nice reverse speed and sounds fairly quiet. Thanks.

@JohnFrancoNH 3 года назад

Yes Honda engines are the quietest small engines.

@garylee3229 4 года назад

Take a smaller cut, half or 3/4 width to give the auger a chance to get ahead.

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

Do you even own a Honda? the video is a demonstration only. I did the whole driveway if you didnt notice without one clog. The opposite is needed to keep it from clogging. Full passes is the key! Thanks for watching!

@dtom1145 3 года назад

Never have that problem with my Ariana. We get over 10 ft of snow each year, all kinds and it just throws. I do spray the chute, auger, impeller... with silicone each season and always keep the auger engaged.

@JohnFrancoNH 3 года назад

Video is a demonstration as stated. Did my whole 900ft driveway just before the video with NO clogs. I bet i can get your ariana clogged if i tryed. Thanks for watching!

@ewcamaewcama Год назад

Just an observation, you should pull your spark plug before putting your hand in the danger areas

@dbauer228 5 лет назад

Zero issues my Honda 928 with our Tahoe Ca cement and upgraded impeller. Sorry, you are over loading your box faster than the machine can clear the shoot. Even my blower on my CAT 930 loader will clog if I take to big of a bite.

@JohnFrancoNH 5 лет назад

Upgraded impeller? I would like to hear more... Sorry but box is not even overloaded. The main purpose of the video was me intentionally clogging it on the small trailings of slush/snow. Demonstration only. I did the whole 800ft driveway without it clogging. Its to illustrate that it needs a good steady feed of snow/slush in order for it to clear the chute. Once you come back for the small soupy stuff it doesnt have enough material to clear the slush that starts to form on the shelf inside the collar. Thanks for watching!

@randyk8919 4 года назад

i think its so funny naming snow storms.. In Maine we call it "the storm we had last night"

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

haha...Thanks for watching!

@whelennut Год назад

Bring it in the garage and start a small electric heater and melt it out Put a tarp over the top Then the next day you can grease it up.

@mrfixit603 5 лет назад

Greetings from Canada. I own a Yamaha YT928, not sold in usa , i guess. It does the same thing. Must be the throat design to increase snow velocity. Just my guess because the collar is half blocked like Honda. Both blowers brands are the best in my opinion, with great quality. Only problem for me besides the wet clog, is weight when turning with tracks. I have to physically manhandle the machine or do a full hydrostatic and spin it around. The next model up for Yamaha has a track steering . Mine is going on 6 years old w/o any serious issues. It has teflon in chute and impeller housing, and a serrated cutting edge. So teflon is not the answer to this problem.

@JohnFrancoNH 5 лет назад

The Yamaha is an excellent machine. Comparable to a Honda for sure. I would love you use one and see how it does. Thanks for watching!

@lancen2032 4 года назад

I agree with you on these two machines being the best. That’s not debatable. I recently viewed another video on RU-vid in which there is now electronic hydrostatic steering on the 1028 as well. My understanding is yamaha used to be built in Canada but recently went back to being made in Japan. Furthermore I don’t have more knowledge on this change.

@ctclimberguy34 4 года назад

I just the the same model today 1332Atd .My chute does not have the "factory collar"... Now I'm ready...It can snow ..

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

Nice! Thanks for watching!

@conantdog 3 года назад

Yeah it does sound like a big turbo prop , weird 👍⚒️

@007connecticut 5 лет назад

Shame on honda to build them with a known problem. You would think they would test them out in slush?

@JohnFrancoNH 5 лет назад

I agree. Never mess with a proven design. Thanks for watching!

@loktom4068 5 лет назад

It's funny because I have no problem with my alcheapo Murray Briggs and Stratton single stage snowblowers with slushy heavy rain wetted snow. Those slush were the ones looks semi transparent and supper heavy to remove by shovel.

@mrchrisknight315 Месяц назад

Do you use this machine as your main snow removal, or just for these videos? I did my driveway and lane way with a lawn tractor and 45 inch snowblower attachement, but it now needs major servicing and I'm considering buying this Honda machine instead. Thinking it would be easier to service instead of needing to trailer a tractor set up.

@JohnFrancoNH Месяц назад

Yes this was my main snow removal rig for years until i got my ATV and plow setup. I still use it in case we get very heavy snow fall and need the ability to actual throw snow over snow banks into lawn. atv and plow builds up snow banks and towards the end of season get closed in sometimes. So the snow blower still shines.

@got2getit204 2 года назад

Toro here! If it comes with a shovel it clogs!

@JohnFrancoNH 2 года назад

haha..not necessarily if you notice thats a baton on a Honda not a shovel like on Ariens. Its to help dislodge branches and large pieces not for scooping. Did the whole driveway in video zero clog. Clogging machine was for demo only. Thanks for watching!

@tracecole8130 4 года назад

Your idle circuit sounds clogged at the very beginning of your video. The blower sounds like it’s surging. But then mid way in the video it was surging outside of idle and normal at that second start up. But not due to the slush clog. Weird. Lol

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

Thats because Hondas are running on the lean side from the factory to pass emissions standards. I will be changing out the main jet and fixing that. Stay tuned! Thanks for watching!

@PainterD54 Год назад

First, install rubber belting on the impellers and second, spray everything down with silicone spray so nothing sticks. Problem solved!

@dnaultemail 8 месяцев назад

Mine seems to clog instantly especially in early season snow really frustrating

@malinoisnation9392 3 года назад

I'm going to try using a car sealing product on the inside parts to keep from icing up. needs to be done once a year

@charlied2449 5 лет назад

I thought I was the only one that said “heart attack” snow lol

@Vdub-md2wz 3 года назад

I've always heard it called heart attack snow. My aunt's fiance actually had a heart attack and died shoveling heavy snow. Best advice I have is to start getting stress tests regularly at about age 50-55. My dad almost had a heart attack at age 51 and he has run a bunch of marathons. Ended up with a few stints.

@core-cs3pi 3 года назад

Honda had a service addvisory about this. You can to a honda dealer and get a new chute under the repair notice. It is not free but the new chute does work. Check honda.com for the notice.

@JohnFrancoNH 3 года назад

The Honda updated chute fix is lame. And doesnt solve the blowby when chute is at its maximum clockwise rotation. Coming out with my new chute cover design soon. Stay tuned...

@danconlan8735 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing John, and now I’m getting that Winter dread! DC

@JohnFrancoNH 3 года назад

Haha. Alot more snowthrower and atv plowing video coming this winter. Thanks for watching!

@BigIslandMNMinnetonka 5 лет назад

should have bought a toro. The snow does not stick to the plastic in the chute. JK that snow blower kicks ass

@JohnFrancoNH 5 лет назад

HAHA..i just was going say... plastic chute, really?. Come on bro! Thanks for watching!

@outdoorvideos3825 5 лет назад

Hey, leave my little single stage toros alone! Lol jk but seriously, up to 4 inches, I'm going to clear more sq ft then the bigger two stages.

@barsbeersandbreweries4010 5 лет назад

@@outdoorvideos3825 nothing wrong with a single stage. I prefer them on light snow falls. Lol

@lank278 5 лет назад

@@JohnFrancoNH Lifetime warranty on all the plastic on the Toro, no rust, no clogging, it's just a better snowblower. (well better design). I have a Toro my neighbor has a Honda. I see him unclogging his from time to time. In the past 10 years mine has never clogged once.

@sandyshoremann7524 5 лет назад

@@lank278 I have a TORO HD 826 OXE and its can clogs up badin slushy snow and its REALLY hard to unclog. Ive had No problems with my old cheap MTD yardman. Also, No problem with plastic chutes. None. Not in 27 years. They are better than steel for many reasons. Want less clogs? Impeller kit and short throat and plastic chute. Mi dos centavos, Amigo!

@paulyshore98 9 месяцев назад

Blower mod fixes this better than no collar mod.

@christinewoodruff4980 4 года назад

Spray silicone, end of problems

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

Yes that is a good idea! Thanks for watching!

@Drewg351 4 года назад

Did you get the new chute from Honda installed under warranty??? If so, you should do a video showing the difference. Honda put that "collar" on that chute to protect the LED light and keep snow from blocking it. New chute doesn't have the collar.

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

Plan on making a much more improved collar of my own. Stay tuned. Thanks for watching!

@theeasternfront6436 4 года назад

I know nothing about blowing snow so take my stupid question with a grain of salt. What if you just run the blower into the bank ever now and then to clear it out?

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

Unfortunately that wont help. Thanks for watching!

@frankhoward7645 5 лет назад

John. I'm the owner of an HS55 that I purchased in 1984. Since that time, I've used it to clear 2 - 3 driveways each season so it really has the use of an 85-year-old machine. I did give it a complete rebuild in 2001. It's still running strong only this year, I finally need a new scraper bar (which I can't find so I'll have to add metal to the old one). My question to you is, what prompted you to get rid of your previous machine?

@JohnFrancoNH 5 лет назад

Glad to hear that your HS55 is running strong. The main reason for me to upgrade was because of the new track assisted steering and joystick remote chute. I have a long driveway that is not straight (multiple turns) and inclined, so having the assisted steering for easier maneuvering was a key factor for me to upgrade otherwise i would of stuck with my HS1332TAS.

@frankhoward7645 5 лет назад

@@JohnFrancoNH I was really wondering why you made the switch. Thanks for your answer. One more question. I can only guess that Honda has changed the design of the belt cover for styling reasons. Does the plastic cover obstruct access to the oil fill?

@namegoeshere2903 3 года назад

I also have an HS55. Runs wonderfully.

@loktom4068 5 лет назад

So you have to manually hand plow small chunks of slush after paying a few thousand dollar$.

@JohnFrancoNH 5 лет назад

Did you not catch the main purpose of the video? I purposely left it a mess to put the machine in a failure mode. For it to get clogged on purpose. My normal routine passes would leave the drive cleaner. Thanks for watching!

@nhdetailpro 5 лет назад

I have the same unit. What heated grips did you use? I would love that! Nice video 😀

@JohnFrancoNH 5 лет назад

Hi, They are Oxford heated grips. Check out my video on the install. Thanks for watching!

@franklaro1463 4 года назад

John Franco thanks for your great reviews on the Honda 1332, i Will get mine on october 2020. Replacing a cub cadet 28 on tracks that has proven to be not reliable over the last 6 years

@davefrommerrimack6941 4 года назад

I have a 30yr old HS828, I live in NH. It has never, never even once, clogged in the wettest snow. I can move 8" of snowplow slush across the road into my neighbor's yard if I wanted. 2 keys to remember, take 1/2 width cuts in the deep and wet stuff, not full width cuts as he shows in his video. Next, run full RPM, and keep your speed up, keep moving. Find the sweet spot in speed where it is clearing and blowing with out lugging the engine. My HS828 has never broken down or failed to start by the second pull. Routine cleaning, greasing and oil changes. Run it out of gas before storing at the end of winter.

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

Great tips Dave and great machine you have. More Honda HSS videos coming this winter. Thanks for watching!

@appleztooranges 4 года назад

Would you recommend spraying fluid film inside the auger and chute?

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

Zachary, the only thing i spray on my machine is Honda Spray Polish (detail spray) after the season is over just before i put the cover on it and park it. it really cleans up the machine nice and leaves all the paint and plastics conditioned. Spraying stuff in the chute and auger to me is short lived. So i dont bother. Spray film is and oil based fluid commonly used to protect truck frames during winter. But try it out and let us know how it works. A better alternative is silicone spray (very slick) or the stuff dupont makes, i forget the name. Thanks for watching!

@juandejesus8901 5 лет назад

Another thing is you make half passes, odviesly it's wet heavy snow.if not use a shovel or put a plow on that truck🤔🤔

@JohnFrancoNH 5 лет назад

Yes that will also work..left it a mess for demonstration purposes. The HSS1331ATD can leave the driveway clean with my normal routine. Thanks for watching!

@sjkraft5529 3 года назад

I'm sorry to disagree... But, I'm SouthEast of Buffalo NY. In what we call the " SnowBelt of Lake Erie" I Purchased the 928 Honda Track Model. ... After two years of using this model, i am impressed. The 928 throws a LOT of snow. Under ANY conditions, ALL snowblowers will clog. Especially, under wet snow conditions. I have used many different machines over the last 40 years to clear snow. This is the best snowblower i have used. It moves more snow faster, than any other system that i have found. It's not cheap. but, it does the job.

@JohnFrancoNH 3 года назад

Absolutely. Dont blame the tool blame the user! Thanks for watching!

@murd777 2 года назад

You can buy the new upgrade chute from your local dealer. It only cost $52. There are only 3 screws on the bottom of the metal chute. Pretty easy to install it!

@ArthurRoy 5 лет назад

I had the model a year older, never clogged launched slush no problem.

@drmariopepper4354 5 лет назад

I doubt that.

@drmariopepper4354 5 лет назад

Spray garage door lube on auger, impeller, and chute. Modify your impeller.

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

Yes...Thanks for watching!

@tgarrettbartgarrett2227 2 года назад

Works good

@robertsimpson7113 2 года назад

If the Honda is such a great machine, why did you replace your old one??

@JohnFrancoNH 2 года назад

Wanted to upgrade to electric chute and new steering controls

@guillo2388 3 года назад

beside the clogging of the chute, how is track driving performance in hilly driveway?

@JohnFrancoNH 3 года назад

Wouldn't want anything else. Tracks stay planted and have grip even over ice on a slope.

@dansampson6403 4 года назад

You’ve probably answered this, but which heated grips did you use? I have the same machine and would love heated grips!

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

Oxford Cruiser grips. Thanks for watching!

@Theshow11 5 лет назад

So have they updated the new ones with the new chute?

@JohnFrancoNH 5 лет назад

Not sure as of yet, but i would like to get myself a new style chute and see how it performs. Thanks for watching!

@zuum2496 4 года назад

Just purchased a new HSS928AT, it has the collar. I have not had the snow to try it yet. My old Areins, I would spray the chute with WD-40 or Armor All silicone, and had no problems. I agree with the "need to get a full load". I would shut off augers, while in drive until the housing was fuller, then hit the auger on, then shut auger back off until the next full load. Blowers tend to throw the snow further with a full load, thus clearing the driveway and preventing having to blow it again on the next pass.

@sparklander 2 года назад

Why isn't the impeller sheer pin breaking when the slush gets plugged up?

@JohnFrancoNH 2 года назад

its really not that overloaded.

@2005redbird 9 месяцев назад

The new HSS1332A doesn’t have the collar

@carverindian 4 года назад

How many feet is your driveway? How long does it take to snow blow? Your driveway

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

Its approx. 800 ft long. takes me an hour or less with the snowblower. Thanks for watching.

@manuhonkanen2111 Год назад

Would the "impeller mod" help?

@DefaultName-jf5nd 5 лет назад

Use waterproof spray then silicone or wd40 on the shoot and other parts in front.

@JohnFrancoNH 5 лет назад

All great ideas..Thanks for watching!

@JCTheLawnCareGuy 10 месяцев назад

Christ I had a heart attack watching this 😳

@anthony9869 3 года назад

I have the same problem, my solution would be channel the exhaust heat around the flute so this way the flute will always remain hot and the snow / slush would never be able to stick to the sides

@JohnFrancoNH 3 года назад

Great idea but nearly impossible to fabricate. Have you tried making one??? Too many moving parts in the chute assembly to make happen. The Honda does not clog if used in an intelligent manner. I cleaned off that whole 900 ft driveway before doing the clogging demo with out a clog. What you mention as been tried before. A friend asked me for a few years back for help with his heated grips that he was trying to heat via heat transfer off the cylinder head with a closed system of liquid coolant. By using copper pipe plumbed into to the grips. It did not work. It never got hot enough. Then i suggested piping the exhaust thru the grips and it worked very well. And he ditched the original coolant idea.

@joesketchbook 5 лет назад

I tried with the honda 32" today to go through 3" of wet snow or less it bogs down at full speed. Or any speed actually. It just starts pushing the snow and won't blow it. Is this because it's not enough snow?

@samm2091 4 года назад

Removed the collar / shelf in the chute ... but yes needs more volume quicker etc...

@eclipser2004 4 года назад

See if the dealer will replace the chute for free.

@urmudder5298 4 года назад

there is a chute update for this model that should be covered under warranty

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

Yes i have heard but. I will check it out. Thanks for watching!

@bombidude 3 года назад

The new models don't have this problems correct? I'm getting a 2020 model.

@JohnFrancoNH 3 года назад

2020 models should have the revised chute with cut out in the collar. Thanks for watching!

@sfong06 3 года назад

I just bought a 2021 model that was produced in September 2020 and it still has this same collar. Honda's website shows new models with this old collar still in place. I suspect that they are changing it out upon request as opposed to making all the new models with the revised chute

@bombidude 3 года назад

@@sfong06 My model has the updated chute.

@juandejesus8901 5 лет назад

If you ask me it works fine.just waxthe hell out of the coler 🤔🤔

@THIRTYSIXRED2001 5 лет назад

I agree...that is perfectly fine...nothing to complain about

@benzboston 5 лет назад

this isn't just Hondas it happens with any snoblower

@JohnFrancoNH 5 лет назад

Only Hondas with the collars in place, previous gens were slush pumps.

@jeffhansen9609 Год назад

How does the collar come off?

@JohnFrancoNH Год назад

grind off the welds with a cutoff wheel, i made a video showing it in detail

@michelmarcil1952 4 года назад

there is even brand new and very expansive honda snow blower hoo have big problem with the joice stick hoo control the chute they better fix fast the problem other wise peoples will buy manuel control of the chute or by a stick on the dash board or like a stick that is rolling left to right these dont jam even in cold wheater

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@douglasthompson2740 5 лет назад

Not too helpful in a coastal region where almost all snow is heavy and wet (how many times did you say that in the video!!) and often not that deep. I have an older smaller tracked Honda and it get clogged if the snow is right at the 31-34 degree range. Take care. Doug

@garylee3229 4 года назад

There’s a de clogging tool attached to the housing, use it!!

@JohnFrancoNH 4 года назад

Yes i know..Thanks for watching!

@300zxdriver 3 года назад

Nobody wants to keep unplugging the chute, why not fix the issue. Why did you click on this video ...know it all?

@bobbybrown614 5 лет назад

just got one of these. Really love it. Question is it bad to go from forward to reverse to forward again without letting go of the handle?

@SvenTSchixe 5 лет назад

Hey Bobby, Not that I own one, however I am seriously considering this model, my understanding is that this model has a hydrostatic transmission (fluid powered) and that you can go from one direction to another without having to fully stop the machine by letting off of the levers. Hopefully John will comment and be able to give you the official Honda owner answer, however I would bet dollars to dinars that he will tell you the same thing as I did. Take care :) Great video John

@JohnFrancoNH 5 лет назад

Aaron is correct. Thats the beauty of having the hydrostatic transmission. I love it and will never go back to the gear style machines, if i can help it. But transitioning from forward to reverse i still would do it gradually when you completely change directions. I say this because even though the machine can allow you to move that drive lever directly into reverse. The inertia of the machine still is going the other way. And the out come would be very jerky operation. I prefer the machine to almost come to a rest before the change. So if you allow for a gracefully transition there will be less stress on the mechanicals of the machine. I believe the hydro static unit can handle it. But its just the other related components you dont want to induce additional stress, fatigue, wear and which could possibly lead to backlash. Thanks for watching!

@bobbybrown614 5 лет назад

@@JohnFrancoNH so go to neutral first gotcha. I'm loving this machine. Hit a newspaper yesterday. Engine stops, red light on. One cotter pin out, newspaper out, back in business!!! The only thing that I don't really like is the electric shoot although it is cool it's soo slow to turn from all the way left to all the way right. Is there a way to make it faster?

@coryboyd7958 9 месяцев назад

Silicone spray the whole thing.

@JohnFrancoNH 6 лет назад

Swedish style fun! I would love to have one of these in NH. Looks like they are chewing on some serious hardened frozen snow. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rjozsarD21k.html

@farnorth7314 Год назад

You know there are lower gears on that for a reason...

@AKAquatics Год назад

install impeller kit problem solved.

@JohnFrancoNH Год назад

Hondas dont need impeller kits. I clogged it as a demonstration only. I did that whole big ass driveway without a clog before i started filming the video, pay attention to the context bud.