Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Support for Transmission on Honda HS828 Snowblower, honda snow blowers, honda tech

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QUESTION: I just broke the auger shaft on my HS828 Honda Snowblower.  I got a piece of a downed tree limb caught in the auger.  I bought the parts to replace the shaft, but my question really goes to part 17 in the parts explosion.  It seems to be a support that attached to the top of the transmission case.  My machine (S/N SZAK-2043413) does not have this support.  It shows on the parts diagram but indicates that it is not applicable.  Without a support, the shaft is free to get "pushed up" if something gets caught in the auger.  It seems that this was fixed in later versions of this machine.  Is there a retrofit?

ANSWER: Hello John:

I have Not Seen a Kit to Add this Support to Any of the Honda Snow Blowers that did Not have this Support Bracket from the Factory. I have Added a Support Bracket to Some of my Customers Machines because of Problems with the Auger Raising as you Stated. The Last Time I had a Conversation about this Problem with the Honda Tech, there was No Retro Fit (Up Grade) for Other Units that Did Not have this Support for the Auger. That was 2 Years ago. I will Contact my Honda Representative on Monday and if there is a Retrofit/Upgrade for your Unit, then I will Forward the Information to you. Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Comments and Ratings are Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.

Respectfully

John

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QUESTION: John B.,

Thanks for following my question up with a Honda rep. tomorrow.  If that does not bear fruit, could I ask what you did to add a support bracket?  Thanks again very much.

John P.

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Hello Again John:

No Worries. I have One of the Units in the Shop for Servicing and will take a Look at it in the AM and get Back to you. If I Remember Correctly I made a "T" Bracket of Sorts with a Brass C that the Auger Shaft Would Rub if it Tried to Raise. I Did Not want Steel to Steel and Brass was Easest to Get. An Old Engine Main Bearing was Used. Thats been 5 or 6 Years ago and I have McGuivered a Lot of Things Since then. LOL. I will Contact you Sometime Tomorrow. Thanks.

Respectfully

John

Hi Again John:

>>I Just Spoke with the Honda Technician and was Informed that you can Bolt the "Support" (Called a Auger Housing Bracket) to your Machine. You May have to do a Little Cutting and Drilling to the Bracket, But it can be Used on your Unit.
>>The Honda Part Number is 76714-V03-000.
>>Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

>>PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Comments and Ratings are Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.

Respectfully

John

Hi John:

>>I Just Read you Comments and Ratings and Wanted to Say Thanks and Ask if you Did Not have the Information I Sent you on the Part Number and Hoe to Attach it to the Gear Box? Thanks.

Respectfully

John