HRB 215. HRB215K4HXA Vibrations when at idle

[LT1UltraZ]

Just picked it up of craigslist. Everything works great but the mower vibrates a lot when the blade inst engaged. Once the blade engages everything smooths out.

Also if i shut the mower off with the blade still engaged i can hear something free spinning for few seconds ( some kind of pully)

Where should i start?

Thanks

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

Also if i shut the mower off with the blade still engaged i can hear something free spinning for few seconds ( some kind of pully)

Well if it's anything like the newer Hondas you should disengage the blades, let it idle, and then turn it off; not turn it off when the blades are still engaged.



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[LT1UltraZ]

Well if it's anything like the newer Hondas you should disengage the blades, let it idle, and then turn it off; not turn it off when the blades are still engaged.

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Find the serial number...and then find the appropriate manual here: Honda Power Equipment: Honda Generators, Lawn Mowers, Snowblowers, Tillers

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gotcha. Any ideas what could be causing the vibrations? I would think it would be other way around if anything was bent.

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

gotcha. Any ideas what could be causing the vibrations? I would think it would be other way around if anything was bent.

Yeah I would say check for unbalanced blades but usually the vibrating wouldn't stop after the blades are fully engaged if that's it!

 

[LT1UltraZ]

Yeah I would say check for unbalanced blades but usually the vibrating wouldn't stop after the blades are fully engaged if that's it!

ok...i got this problem fixed. I took the clutch assembly for the blade off and whoever had it before me has put the spring washer upside down :laughing:


My 2nd problem is that the mower will crank right up but it will only stay running for couple of seconds before it shuts off.

I took the carb off and cleaned it. Both of the jets are fine. Everything looks great. Where do i go from here




UPDATE....

It was the spark plug