How To: Change your snowthrower auger paddles (rubber flaps)!!!

[@donyboy73]

Hey guys, Dave is my apprentice!

[@DavesSmallEngines]

Why yes I am!

[@henerker]

Dave is an excellent apprentice and taught by the finest mentor!

[@donyboy73]

@@henerker thanks!

[@gneesh14]

It appears you may have installed the first middle paddle backwards by accident. 15:42 shows it perfectly, the reinforced rubber paddle has more rubber facing the wrong way

[@DavesSmallEngines]

Great eye, Gneesh! I found that afterward and promptly switched it around. Cheers!

[@RushWorkingMan]

I noticed that immediately too. Clearly there is a difference from front to back. Funny the first comment I see. Lol

[@apatterson8128]

Thanks Dave. Great video. As a 52 year old female, Donyboy73 has helped me out a lot as far as small engines. I love it. Husband just lets me do the maintenance and repairs. Alone time! Lol I subbed because your camera work and explanations are very good. Also, If you weren't a good guy Donyboy wouldn't waste his time. Been watching him for almost a decade. Thank you again.

[@DavesSmallEngines]

Hey! That means a lot to me!!! Don and I are good buddies in real life, not just on the internet. If it wasn’t for the stupid lock down I would be up there with him making more videos! I love my alone time too - out in the garage using my hands to fix something up. It’s a pretty great feeling of accomplishment isn’t it! Thanks for the sub, I am still ironing out the camera work but I love to explain things as I go along. Take care!

[@131nfrank]

Great video. A true professional.

[@DavesSmallEngines]

Thanks Nick!

[@appleztooranges]

Thanks David! I got a Honda hs621 single stage for $95 usd. Super cheap. I’ll check these

[@Bungi81]

Hey Dave. Nice repair job 👍 Today I have tryed the sanding of the piston, the ring and the cylinder on a Dolmar PS5105. It worked great! The compression raised about 33% up to 145psi😂 Great method to repair a blown up engine on a chainsaw👍👍 Best whishes from Germany, Stefan

[@DavesSmallEngines]

That is AWESOME Stefan - great work!

[@getreel1712]

Dave, great video! I’ve changed the paddles several times on my HS520. One thing I have seen is that the two outer bars, where the paddle single holes attach, bend outward towards the housing over time. This can cause the paddle ends to rub against the housing sides. I bend them in for approx. 1/4 inch of clearance, when this occurs.

[@DavesSmallEngines]

That’s a great tip. I’ll keep that in mind if that issue arises!

[@stellarproductions8888]

You done such a great job replacing those paddles Dave, professional job IMO. I have an electric single stage blower that has those same paddles, I haven't used them enough to wear them out though. But your right, they are a wear item, just like tires on a car. Thank you for making a video, I am sick with flue, and I need video's from awesome people like you to help make me feel better. :)

[@DavesSmallEngines]

Guess I better edit another one for you tonight!

[@FatTailFishing]

Nice replacement video Dave, anyone of the average homeowner can do now with ur instructions

[@DavesSmallEngines]

Awesome feedback! Thanks!

[@nrmwntrs]

Great video Dave, just wondering on the first center one you have the stitching towards the front. There is more rubber towards the back, does it matter?

[@DavesSmallEngines]

Great attention to detail, Norm! I think I may have overlooked that. I would want the bulk of the rubber side toward the leading edge with the stitches as support. Guess I’ll be going to go flip that around for him! Thanks!!!

[@Ron0963]

@@DavesSmallEngines I noticed that too, but hey, pros do that sometimes. Cheers

[@DavesSmallEngines]

@@Ron0963 just fixed it for him! All is well!

[@DavesSmallEngines]

just fixed it for him! All is well!

[@nrmwntrs]

@@DavesSmallEngines Thanks for your videos Dave, I learn a lot. like how you and Don do the videos together.

[@thomasstreetman8066]

Thanks for the video. It's nice to work on the higher-end equipment, isn't it? Some equipment, due to design and overall quality issues, can be so frustrating to work on. Too bad we couldn't see it "throw some snow"!

[@DavesSmallEngines]

No fresh snow to through, unfortunately!

[@nashguy207]

Great Job Dave!

[@DavesSmallEngines]

Thanks!

[@swingbelly]

Can we expect a video on the inspection, replacement and clearance adjustment if the scraper blade? Critical component for proper snow blowing. Perhaps, combine it with replacement of the drive belt. Thanks, good video!

[@dawa8746]

I take it the new rubber wasn't rubbing against the housing as it turns, right?

[@appleztooranges]

Is stens aftermarket good?

[@montellwilliams811]

Thanks for the information 👍

[@anthonywilcox2284]

I put on a new scraper blade and now it's hard to push ,it binds against the ground and repair suggestions thank you

[@DavesSmallEngines]

Sounds like it’s down too far?

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Dave, your doing great man! The camera work and audio were very good. Great content sir. My only question is are the nuts on those locking type nuts? They looked like it from my perspective. 🇺🇸👍Roger

[@DavesSmallEngines]

They are locking!!! Great catch.

[@RushWorkingMan]

I just picked up a HS621 for $50. Owner said the “blade” doesn’t spin but the engine runs perfect. I couldn’t get there fast enough before someone else. He had no clue what was wrong. Sure enough I get it home and the belt was shot. When I told him what I found as he was curious, he said he had no clue how to change it anyway. Why he spent $800 on a new machine. Familiarizing myself with this model. Appears there are no paddle wear indicator holes like my old Toro?

[@robertmailhos8159]

Nice repair job easier than a two stage snow blower

[@DavesSmallEngines]

Way easier... and these things work great! I prefer my single stage over my dual, for sure.

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@DavesSmallEngines okay thanks for your reply young man

[@alstevens44]

Dave what's the part #

[@henerker]

Dave: is it recommended to use any anti-seize on those threads?

[@DavesSmallEngines]

You can if you wish. I did not see a recommendation in the instructions. They are high quality fasteners.

[@martincyr6544]

You should have said what size Philip screwdriver #2 or #3 very nice video.

[@DavesSmallEngines]

Good call Martin - the answer is... “the biggest one!!!”

[@martincyr6544]

@@DavesSmallEngines That would be a number #3 Thank you for your reply back!!!!

[@raymondpalermo4998]

I bought my honda used but the r and l are still on the rubber does that mean that the paddles could be fairly new?.

[@DavesSmallEngines]

Hey Raymond! Probably! I’d have to look at the one I worked on.

[@purebrawn5208]

My buddy had that same sweater in grade 5

[@DavesSmallEngines]

Finally. Where have you been?

[@raymondpalermo4998]

I notice that my old sears craftsman spins so free that it will spin 5to 6 times but my new honda will not spin when you give it a hard spin like the one your working on.

[@DavesSmallEngines]

I’m not sure what the clutch / brake system differences are between the two.

[@harrisonkatzz7090]

DAVE nice camera work .When I bring new hard ware I want it used especially self-locking ONE TIME USE ONLY NUTS. Just saying.

[@DavesSmallEngines]

I checked them out - the kit didn’t come with nuts, just the bolts. It will be just fine!

[@DavesSmallEngines]

Great point though!

[@markkallabat2474]

Can I change my blades to medal

[@DavesSmallEngines]

I’m not sure they exist!

[@rjl7765]

I wonder how much these paddles cost from the manufacturer. I work in the conveyor belt industry and could cut hundreds of those paddle from the remnants we throw away in a week. Would just need one set to use as a pattern.

[@DavesSmallEngines]

This.... is intriguing. It was about $100 for everything I believe.

[@DS-qz8xb]

Looks much easier to replace the paddles on the Honda vs. my single stage Toro. I replace my paddles about every five years. Very difficult to get the side bolts back in, I would buy the Honda if my Toro failed. I've had the machine for 11 years and works well but the time it takes to do the paddles makes me to not recommend the Toro.

[@DavesSmallEngines]

Hey DS! I think I’ll be due for new paddles next season. I’ll have to see what this is all about!

[@francislang5075]

not realy a fan of honda products

[@DavesSmallEngines]

Why not?

[@francislang5075]

parts are to much

[@DavesSmallEngines]

@@francislang5075 they seem to last longer and run better than everything else, in my experience!