Honda Power Equipment H2013, SB 2040 manual - page 2

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., Inc . reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice
and without incurring any obligation
. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written
permission
.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY MESSAGES .............................................................................................................................. 2
DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES ................................................................................................................... 2
THE IMPORTANCE OF INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................... 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
................................................................................................................. 3
Safety Labels
.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Assembly and Installation ..................................................................................................................... 5
Inventory Loose Parts ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Inventory Hardware Bags ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Hardware Measuring Chart
..................................................................................................................................... 8
Torque Values
......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Assemble the Snowblower ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Installing the Snowblower ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Safety Recommendations ................................................................................................................... 21
Controls ................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Preparing for Snow Removal ................................................................................................................................ 27
Operating the Snowblower .................................................................................................................................... 28
Snow Removal Methods ....................................................................................................................................... 28
Removing the Snowblower ................................................................................................................. 30
Maintenance
& Adjustments ............................................................................................................... 34
Maintenance Schedule ......................................................................................................................................... 34
Adjustments .......................................................................................................................................................... 34
Other Maintenance Items ...................................................................................................................................... 36
Parts Listing .......................................................................................................................................... 38
Blower Head & PTO Clutch Assembly .................................................................................................................. 38
Discharge Chute
& Crank Rod .............................................................................................................................. 40
Subframe .............................................................................................................................................................. 42
Optional Accessories ........................................................................................................................... 44
Tire Chains ............................................................................................................................................................ 44
Headlight Kit .......................................................................................................................................................... 44
Floor Mats ............................................................................................................................................................. 44
Warranty Service Information ............................................................................................................. 45
This manual is a permanent part of the snowblower and must stay with the snowblower if resold .
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