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Like I mention in another post, I am trying to find old non working mowers that are the same brand and model to hoard useable parts. Never know when OEM parts will no longer be available and how non OEM parts will actually work.

I believe a lot of people agree with your thought. It is tough for those starting out or families that have kids, especially if daycare is needed. Every time I pass a gas station I wonder how much the price has jumped. When food shopping, the prices change each visit. Now to be fair, some prices...

This is great news. Keep me (us) updated to see how it works out. Now to check if the cover on my 170 will work on the160 cover.

I am hoping to reuse the valve cover on the HRN since they are now $34 compared to my HRR that are only $18. I know Honda does not want the covers reused but if you check the valves every year like they say and add in the other yearly service items, the cost is getting crazy.

It seems like the repair shop near me used the Right Stuff, up until he retired. Not sure how it will be to remove when the cover has to come off at the next valve check.

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Thanks. Permatex comes in gray, black and red (high temp). What works the best for this application? Also, does the sealant dry up like caulk does after a few weeks/months?

I have a Honda HRN 216 and I plan on checking the valves. My question is what sealant are you using to seal the valve cover back in place? Hondabond 4, Permatex (gray or black) or another brand. I am not sure why Honda did not use a traditional gasket. Not looking forward to removing the cover.

Update: it turn out to be a stretched drive cable. I replaced the cable (yes, it is a pain), made the adjustment and off it went.

Picked up a well used Honda HRN 216. Not sure of the mower’s background. The transmission and engine were not working. I got the engine running and found the drive belt would not move at all. After removing the belt, I found a piece of mulch tightly wedged in the transmission pulley. Thought...

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...

I do not have the HRX manual, mine is for HRR and covers three versions. Not much difference between the three version in the manual, but one difference is the carburetor and gaskets needed. The other difference is the transmission and some related parts are slightly different and some...

Quick bolt on. Takes about 20 minutes. Take picture before so you know where to reconnect the governor rod and spring. No big deal.

As part of my earlier post, I mentioned about a sticking float and/or add the possibility that the needle is not seating correctly. This would fit the leaking gas. I would order a new carburetor ( just put one on my HRR) which was $18 and change. Not worth trying to find out if any part is not...

Interesting. My generator (manual choke) needs to have the choke wide open on a very warm day for it start. Honda mowers with auto choke systems work well, even in warm temperatures. So it does not cold start with the choke door closed but will start with the door open. If this is the case, is...

Did you have this same issue with the original belt? Was the replacement belt OEM? The only negative information I am hearing is that some are reporting the belt has overheated and needed to be replaced. Not sure what is causing this to occur. I know three people using the new HRN with no...

I just changed out my rear adjusters and bushings and I did not noticed anything different, but then, I was not looking very closely at each part. I normally take each side apart and place the parts in order so they go back in the right order. If something gets messed up, I break out the...

Never heard this happening before. Perhaps the Honda factory installer was a little bit under the weather.

It took about 10 days, which included USPS delivery time.

Good job!

Top of my head, possible stuck float. Usually if this happens, gas will leak around the carburetor and out the air cleaner, etc.

Okay, when you had the carburetor apart, did you remove and clean the main jet and main nozzle? Float seat look okay? Did you remove the screw and clean the slow speed jet? Just a small piece of debris can cause this. With the cheap price of replacement carburetors, I find it best to replace...

Is the carburetor getting gas through the fuel line? Clogged line/fuel filter? Okay, got to ask. Is the fuel valve open?

Question for those that have dealt with the rear adjuster issue. I have just finished (hopefully) replacing the right side adjuster and it took way too long, most of the time was dealing with moving inside 25mm circlip out of the way.I have two different Channellock snap-ring pliers (medium 927...

Did the OP ever answer if the flywheel key was checked? The last time I had a starting issue I did not think it was the flywheel key. Guess what, it was a broken flywheel key.

Did the new blades help?

Normally after hitting something hard two things can happen. The first you already mentioned with the flywheel key shearing or somewhat breaking. The other one is what Mparr mentioned about the bent crankshaft. Depending how bad the crankshaft is bent, you might be able to do this to give you...

No return answer from OP so I guess the fuel valve was the winning answer.

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Question, what is the parts number for the bronzer bushings. Did you use one or two bushings? Did you just push the bushing into place and leave it or use an apoxy? Do you think say a small house type clamp might hold the dust seal in place or do you think the clamp would slide around on the...

I am looking at a HRR216 version k11 for my daughter or should we skip over this and get a new HRN216. As for the used HRR, it is in excellent shape and the price is very fair. Now I know the HRR series are plagued with the roll back issues, but I am starting to read about a few of the HRN...

Bearing grease. I am not sure if anyone really has found the true perfect grease. Just figure if it is water and heat resistant we are in the ball park. The main thing is keep debris away and try to, based on mowing, keep a check to ensure the grease has not dried out. All...

Late reply. It is easier to buy the adjuster with the bushings already inside, but yes replacing just the bushings can be done. Sometimes the old ones will give you fit coming out and new ones sometimes need a little extra effort. If necessary, I use my vise to help seat them.

I guess all of our Hondas are running fine or we would have more new posts. So to stimulate conversation I am throwing out a starter. What does everyone think about Briggs and Stratton's new(er) never change oil again technology? To me, it goes against everything I learned about routine oil...

Is Robert from Honda still on the forum?. I left him a couple of messages and no reply. Not like him.

Does anyone else have this gap? It is a rear shot of the engine that I took while standing by the handlebars. I saw this when I started using the mower for the first time.