Walk behind Restoration HR215 SXA

[Saril]

If that was my mower I'd have it in my living room - too darn pretty to put in garage; seriously, thanks for the post, I'm, more motivated to do a thorough job restoring my HRB215HRX that I bought in 1999. Your HR215 is absolutely killer looking!

 

[wfsway]

Thank you for the kind words, presently I am working on some other Honda but little slow due to winter, cannot paint in cold weather. If you have any question in your rebuild please to let me know. Also just finished this summer partial rework of Hustler Fastrak Transmission and Walker GHS 42" should post in another thread.

HRC 215 K1 SX
HRC 216 K1 SX
HRM 215 HX

 

[Boobala]

I admire your work, it shows PATIENCE ! and profound attention to detail. It's nice you have Robert @ Honda as a friend, he IS, a true asset to the site. Although I'm not into restoring, I would like to know what brand of paint you are using, and it appears ( in the photo's ) you might be putting on a "clear-coat" am I correct on that ?? also, it may help fellow restoration folks, if you posted the P/Ns of the bearings you used in the adjusters, and finally (this is what I'm curious about) where do you get your "stickers" ?? Your Honda desrves to be in a museum, NOT a garage ! you are truly an inspiration to the members of this site, OH yeah, .... Happy New Year !! ........Boobala

 

[wfsway]

BooBala

The mower housing was blasted, solvent cleaned and primed with Zinc Chromate which is recommended for Aluminum, the trick is cleaning really well and coating quickly before the Aluminum begins to oxidize or self passivate. The color coat is single stage Toyota Charcoal Metallic. I have wanted to color sand and clear coat, but friends were criticize me for going so far on lawnmower ? The motor cover and crown was done with Ford Cherry Red single stage 2K Urethane. I should have gotten closer to the original Honda colors i.e. R8 Bright Red.
The rear adjusters just happened, but I have learned since that Honda does this (sealed bearings) on HRC 216 Commercial Series. The bearing numbers are Nachi 6202-2NSE9 15 x 35 x 11 mm, these are double sealed made in Japan and are not expensive on Ebay, the fitment is perfect. I get most of my parts, stickers etc. from Parts Pit Stop, they have the best prices and a pleasure to deal.

Presently I am working on HMA 215 K1 Hydro Masters, the hydro pump was not working and leaked. I simply cleaned really well and replaced fluid & seals. I learned to use over size seals at the axle to pump housing 15 x 24 x 7 mm, the housing boss accommodates very well.

You are correct Robert Honda is a great asset and is always helping everyone. God Bless, Happy New Year. Please to let me know if I can help.

 

[primerbulb120]

Do you ever come down to Florida for anything? I have a HR215 HX with hydrostatic transmission that needs a new home. I'd like to give it to someone who will restore it and take care of it. It runs, drives and mows, but it's in bad shape and needs some love.

Let me know!

 

[primerbulb120]

The deck has some corrosion, but it's solid and has no holes.

 

[primerbulb120]

Your Hustler looks new as well. :thumbsup:

 

[wfsway]

I was in West Palm last week just before Christmas and will be in Cape Coral soon, I did not see where you are located. Thank you.

 

[willys55]

this may be the first time someone starts a push mower show and swap meet, with a best of show award near the end of the last day of the two day event

 

[primerbulb120]

I was in West Palm last week just before Christmas and will be in Cape Coral soon, I did not see where you are located. Thank you.

I sent you a PM.