Russb Spokane
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My name is Russ I am in Spokane WA. My mower is a Honda HRA216. I got the mower back in the early 90s from a guy who had back problems and wanted a rider. I made a mistake oiling the drive cable with WD40 about ten years ago, it rusted solid. I used the mower without the self propelled feature for a while. Then I quit using it all together.
I also have a Ford 8N tractor with a Field General brush hog. Pretty rough for a lawn. So, a while back I got to working on the HRA. The drive shaft was rusted in the spline area so it wouldn't change length. Some heat and silicone grease took care of that. A new cable and return spring at the handle and it is working fine. Next on the agenda will be a new bag and maybe a Service Manual. Surprised how complicated a lawn mower can be. I will have to deal with the brake at the blade sometime soon. I am not sure I understand how all that works or how to adjust after parts are renewed.
I am sure glad I got that mower when I did. I had forgotten how well it performs when everything is working correctly.
I also have a Ford 8N tractor with a Field General brush hog. Pretty rough for a lawn. So, a while back I got to working on the HRA. The drive shaft was rusted in the spline area so it wouldn't change length. Some heat and silicone grease took care of that. A new cable and return spring at the handle and it is working fine. Next on the agenda will be a new bag and maybe a Service Manual. Surprised how complicated a lawn mower can be. I will have to deal with the brake at the blade sometime soon. I am not sure I understand how all that works or how to adjust after parts are renewed.
I am sure glad I got that mower when I did. I had forgotten how well it performs when everything is working correctly.