I need help replacing the blade adapter on a Honda HRR2168VKA. I hit a stump with the mower and thought that I had just damaged the blade, but after replacing the blade the machine was VERY loud. I took off the adapter plate and it was bent. I examined the shaft and everything looked good on that so I ordered a new adapter plate.
I've received the new adapter and now my issue is aligning the key with the adapter plate. I can't seem to get the adapter plate to sit flush with the key in and I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong. The key seems to block the plate from going flush no matter how I orientate it. I looked at some videos and it looks like the flat end of the key should be facing out.
I've attached some pics. The first pic shows the gap between the plate and the pulley. Is the adapter plate supposed to go flush? if so, how do I make that happen? What harm would I cause if I don't have the key in there? Thanks for any help.
I've received the new adapter and now my issue is aligning the key with the adapter plate. I can't seem to get the adapter plate to sit flush with the key in and I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong. The key seems to block the plate from going flush no matter how I orientate it. I looked at some videos and it looks like the flat end of the key should be facing out.
I've attached some pics. The first pic shows the gap between the plate and the pulley. Is the adapter plate supposed to go flush? if so, how do I make that happen? What harm would I cause if I don't have the key in there? Thanks for any help.