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[jimmyniner]

Good day everyone,

First post!

I have a Honda HRB 215 mower and I've got a stupid question. I recently installed a mulching kit and since doing so, the mower seems much lighter so I have been manually pushing it instead of engaging the drive.

Does doing this run the risk of damaging the drive function? I have noticed a squeak coming from one of the rear wheels that isn't there if the drive is engaged.

Any opinions would appreciated.

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

Good day everyone,

First post!

I have a Honda HRB 215 mower and I've got a stupid question. I recently installed a mulching kit and since doing so, the mower seems much lighter so I have been manually pushing it instead of engaging the drive.

Does doing this run the risk of damaging the drive function? I have noticed a squeak coming from one of the rear wheels that isn't there if the drive is engaged.

Any opinions would appreciated.

I wouldn't think it would damage it.

 

[robert@honda]

Welcome to LMF, Jimmy.

The HRB's drive can safely be released and you can push the mower at will, with no issues. The squeaking may just be a dry spot on the axle/adjuster. The wheels come off easily, and a bit of silicone spray would make it smooth and quiet. If you do that, shoot a bit of silicone spray down the cable cores too to help prevent rust and keep 'em moving smoothly.

 

[exotion]

I like white lithium grease personally builds up and is easy to clean off

 

[jimmyniner]

Thanks guys! This discussion forum is "bleeping" great! Now if I could just have some other issues to discuss! Lol

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

Good day everyone,

First post!

I have a Honda HRB 215 mower and I've got a stupid question. I recently installed a mulching kit and since doing so, the mower seems much lighter so I have been manually pushing it instead of engaging the drive.

Does doing this run the risk of damaging the drive function? I have noticed a squeak coming from one of the rear wheels that isn't there if the drive is engaged.

Any opinions would appreciated.

Now after having more experience with my mower, I would like to change my answer! A month or two ago I was pushing my mower back to my house (it was off) and I noticed a squeaking sound. It was only there when I didn't have the drive engaged. It got really bad. All I had to do to fix the problem was put 3-in-1 oil in the right axle bushing, but I think the reason it started was from me pushing it around the neighborhood a lot when it was off (so without the drive engaged). So actually in your case what you were doing might have caused the problem, but it is an easy fix.