HONDA SB 2040 - Manual (Page 21)

SB2040 Snowblower
Counterweight Installation
8 x 25 m m HEX BOLT (2)
Install the rear counterweight bracket to the rear of
the lawn tractor frame as shown. Use two 8 x 25 1/2 x 1-1/4" HEX BOLT\
8 m m FLAT WASHER (2)
mm hex bolts and 8 mm flat washers for the sides
and a 1/2 x 1-1/4" hex bolt, 1/2" diameter lock
washer and 1/2" hex nut for the center. Hang the
four,
26 Ib. counter weights (purchased separately)
onto the bracket.
Install a 4 x 80 mm spring clip into one hole of the
3/4 x 11-7/8" inch rod.
Position the other tip of the rod through the
rounded slots in the counterweights, then secure
the rod in place by installing a
4 x 80 mm spring clip in the remaining hole.
1/2" HEX NUT
SPRING CLIP
Install Rear Reflectors
Clean the rear fenders where the reflectors are to
be installed.
Remove the protective backing from the two
reflectors and press them firmly onto the rear
fenders.
separately)
Verify Correct Installation
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Make sure the height adjustment lever is all the way up and the PTO clutch lever is OFF.
Connect the spark plug cap, then start the lawn tractor and drive it off the 4 x 4" blocks. Drive the lawn
tractor to a flat, level outdoor area.
Stop the lawn tractor, set the parking brake ON, and remove the ignition key.
Inspect the auger, discharge chute, subframe, PTO pulley assembly, snowblower drive belt and belt
guards. Verify they are all correctly installed and all fasteners are securely tightened.
Sit in the operator's seat, then start the lawn tractor and leave the parking brake ON. After the engine
has warmed up for at least a minute, move the throttle to (FAST), then engage the PTO clutch
lever.
Verify snowblower operation, then raise and lower the height adjustment lever up and down a few
times. Move the PTO clutch lever to OFF, stop the lawn tractor's engine, and remove the ignition key.
Reinspect the auger, discharge chute, belt and pulley assembly and make sure they are not loose,
broken or damaged.
Inspect the belt path and make sure the snowblower drive belt is properly routed on all pulleys and
belt guards. Verify the guard-pulley gap is set correctly on all belt guards.
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