Recent content by Rich M.

Not giving a HRN a try?

They are on the HRR216 rear axle holding the adjustment level in place. It needs to be removed from inside of the frame. Unfortunately, this circlip needs to be removed to get the adjustment housing removed to lube the bushing that is housed within the adjustment lever. I have used straight and...

I need some thoughts and opinions on removing the inner 25 mm circlips. Every time I remove the clips I fight with them for what seems like forever. Today, I just gave up and walked away. I have several brands of snap ring pliers and they do fine on the outside 13mm circlips, but that inner one...

My guess is they are already working on one. With California adopting the elimination in sales of small gas power engines and who knows what other states may follow, Honda will need to revise its market strategy or it could take the path of the once great giant - Sears.

Too bad Honda came out with the newer HRN because with the bushing issues involving the HRR model, perhaps we could have applied to Honda for a joint “Grant” to fund this endeavor. Only kidding.

Thanks Civic for the update. I am glad to hear that the old transmission was in good shape. Your information will keep my focus on the bushings. Also, you are right about the Honda mower’s cutting ability. As for battery operated mowers, my neighbor got one several months ago and it cuts the...

Not to go too far off topic, but what is the life expectancy for a battery operated mower? Repair facilities? My mowers with normal routine service will last me around 20 years and the amount of gas for cutting 1/2 acre per year is fairly cheap. Will battery operated mowers be similar as for...

Like you, don’t want to keep throwing money at this problem. My thought is to give it a good cleaning and lube each year and hope for the best. I have gotten the steps down to about an hour to clean both sides as long as the circlips cooperate. I was using my lift table and small car jacks to...

Did you remove the adjusters to check the bushing and the axle that was covered by the bushing? In most cases, that is where the issue is. For me, the bushing was completely dry. Changed with new adjusters and bushings, lubed the bushing and it works like new.

Glad it worked out and the various suggestions put you on the right path.

I am not using the felt, but I believe it is on the backside of the wheel cover.

Great job. Glad you had the skill to do it yourself. The wife was just helping you refine your small engine repair skills.

Bertsmobile is right about the screw in studs to keep gaskets and the the auto choke in place. Depended on the Honda model, Honda sometimes uses a lot of gaskets. Look at Youtube. A number of videos can be found on the removal, cleaning and reinstall of a Honda carburetor.

I would definitely pull the carburetor for a thorough cleaning. If it were me, I would just buy a new OEM carburetor since they are so cheap. My HRR216 was $14. I would check out the choke system while you have the carb off. 90% of Honda issues are fuel related.

Yes, you are correct about the video and the version you have. It can be done but different steps are needed. For one the transmission spring needs to be undone and that will allow you use a long handle screw drive to rotate the transmission to remove the belt. The Honda service manual explains...