HONDA HRX476 Drive Stopped Working Here Is A How To Fix Nice And Easy

[@michaelbrown9804]

Hello Mick, Just wanted to give you a big Thank You . This video probably saved me hundred of pounds. Why? Because the roller on my HRX 476 stopped working. The chain was hanging down. Not having a clue what caused it nor having the confidence or knowledge to fix it, I found your video about this! It gave me the confidence to have a look. I did, and found that the tensioner spring had become dislodged. After removing all the grass caught up around the chain & tensioner, I lubricated the chain, reattached it back onto the cogs and re-fitted the spring using your method of a pull cord. Fantastic tip. Started up mower and all working fine Had I put the mower into a repairer I could have been charged a fortune if they were unscrupulous, or at best £80 to fix & clean it up . So, want to send you some money - if you don't want to accept then take it and give it to charity. Either way you saved me some serious money. Let me know how to do this. (Not that familiar with using KZbin) Regards, Michael B

[@themowerman]

Hi mate ... Wow thanks.. it's why I do videos to help people out. If your serious about sending me something I do have a PayPal.. feel free [e-mail]

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Riley is the man. He’s always so happy 😁 Some great tips in this video. A customer brought an all wheel drive Husqvarna mower over for repair yesterday. It wouldn’t roll in reverse. Also brought a new blade and air filter, about $35.00. Rear axle and transmission were jam packed with grass. Some with the front. Enough to fill a plastic shopping bag. Took over an hour to clear it out. Also needed a new drive wheel, that was a big issue, too, as two of the screws holding the drive gear on the wheel had backed out due to the mounting holes splitting. The total bill for repairs, with an oil change, was $140.00, They thought it was too much and gave me the mower in lieu of a bill. An hour later a buddy of mine saw them buying a new one, just over $500.00. Go figure. It must be nice , at least they are lubing up the economy!

[@themowerman]

Yeah I see this all the time. People trying to save money then go out and spend lots. Makes me sence to me. Ta for watching

[@OfficialELTB]

Awesome video. Much head and heartache from a broken mower! Nothing better than getting stuck in a having a go yourself. These videos are absolutely priceless for people like me. Many thanks! Little tip, if you don't mind a bit more noise - fit a solid blade without the vents. I found that it creates much more lift. Sucks and chucks wet grass right to the back of the box! Hope that might help someone!

[@will_j]

Thanks, this really helped me fix my mower! Same model but a few years older, the drive belt had slipped off. Would have taken me a hell of a lot longer without this video.

[@themowerman]

Your welcome mate .. that's what the videos are for.. and saved you a couple of ££ at the same time..

[@b.2221]

First off kudos to the amazing couple for donating the mail parcel for your amazing lad , and to see his smile is something money 💰 could never buy. Great to see you work on this type of mower. Your tips are amazing and will help a lot of people to get their mower back up and running 🏃‍♂️. I have a Mountfield 555 rv and I love it with it’s Honda 190 cc engine and heavyweight rear roller. My lawn is large but with this bad boy the job is a breeze especially for an old Scots reptile like me. Thank you for sharing your great video with us Sir 👍 Tam.

[@themowerman]

Your welcome my friend. Yeah seeing rileys face light up makes my day too

[@GreggRussell-p1c]

Absolutely spot on,fantastic video,with unbelievable instructions,it was exactly the same problem with my mower,it was just a matter of fitting a new pin,and it's perfect, I am no mechanic but following all these instructions was so easy,I am in great admiration of this guy,once again thank you,top lad 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@themowerman]

Yo yo ... Your very welcome.. happy Mowing

[@MrJohnJJames]

Thank you for your excellent video. You've kept my rollers rolling and my lawn nice and trim. Many many thanks. Youtubing at its best.

[@themowerman]

Thanks John mate

[@krisdavison9355]

Mate fantastic this happened to my 476 today now l know its the rolling you've helped me out big time

[@themowerman]

Fantastic.. hope you got it sorted

[@fixitorstripitGardenmachines]

I have a similar mower the Hrx478 (but with 4 wheels) so any vid on these helps because you take them to the mower shop and you can kiss between 1 and 2 hundred quid goodbye so thanks again Mick. The wife loved seeing Riley open his treats.

[@themowerman]

He went mad hey lol he loves a gift

[@Crashman57]

Very useful, I had exactly the same issue with my mower. This saved much messing about,thanks Mick

[@themowerman]

No worries mate

[@billnewton7859]

Great stuff Mick - sorted my mower out this afternoon and saved my self a lot of money. Well done, extremely helpful video

[@themowerman]

Fantastic.. that's why I do the videos.

[@philtownshend8972]

You've just made my morning even better. Thankyou

[@themowerman]

How come ?

[@LRJones10]

Spot on video buddy, my roller stopped working, googled it, your video came up, watched it, liked it, subscribed and now fixed my mower…..I didn’t have a roll pin but found a tight fitting split pin…..time will tell if he lasts. Cheers again buddy! Mike

[@themowerman]

Fantastic news.. hope it holds up..

[@louroberts5567]

Mick's Mowers! You tell 'em, Riley Boy! Nice work as always, Mick! God bless.

[@themowerman]

Thanks for the comment mate

[@robrusticwoodlandproducts6662]

I got one of those mowers for free a couple of years ago, immaculate condition. Sold it on a Monday, didn’t need to work the rest of the week 😀👍🍺

[@themowerman]

Feet up and beer time sweet

[@petechapman4760]

Had just this problem. Great trick to get the pin started. Then drifted in with a socket extension.

[@themowerman]

Fantastic.. hope the video was helpful

[@jme36053]

It’s your tips that keep me coming back. The way you tear into that HRX leads one to conclude you’ve got the disassembly fairly well memorized! 🤔👍

[@themowerman]

Well I'm not afraid to get down and dirty so that helps lol

[@deekw7519]

Great tip on the roll pin I'll use that in the future thanks mick

[@eastcoastuk9705]

Nice little fix great how to as always. Riley boy is a ⭐️ Great follower sending goodies 👏

[@lumleytc]

thanks Mick, excellent help and video, we inherited dads Honda lawnmower and found it great till it stopped moving forward, Found your You Tube videos and now know just what I need to repair it, wouldn't have had a clue with out your site, best regards Lum, Essex

[@themowerman]

No worries.. let me know how you get on..

[@THECOOLGUYBOB]

Thanks for this insight on how the mower comes apart. I was looking at it thinking what a nightmare, how on earth do I get to that. Thanks buddy

[@themowerman]

Your welcome mate

[@MrBubba59]

Great Video. Mine is only suffering from the belt slipping with a full grass box. Is a new belt required or is there any adjustment to tighten it up?

[@themowerman]

Some adjustments on the roller.. with an Alan bolt.

[@PullerbearEd]

Great video. You always have great tips and tricks to share. Thank you for sharing the knowledge.

[@themowerman]

Your welcome my friend

[@geraintjones7192]

Hi Mick, great video thank you. Quick question, i have the hrb 425, just took off the chain cover and noticed that its off the sprocket and on the shoulders of the tensioner and guide. Looks as though the alignment between the sprockets and the tensioner is off but I don't know why. Are there workshop manuals for honda mowers available to the general public?

[@themowerman]

Check the small pins on the gearbox shaft.. if they have broken the gearbox will slide

[@stephenwilliamson2410]

A great fix Mick. I paused you for five to order some roll pins. Reilly is a real credit to you all, a lovely young fella. Great channel Mick, the best on the interweb 👍🏼

[@themowerman]

Wow thanks for the great comment.. hope all is good your end

[@butler386]

Wow that seems to be a rather complicated machine. I bet the lawn looks great after it is mowed with this mower. Riley Boy is such a happy guy especially when he gets those chocolate eggs. He did great on the introduction. Thanks to your subscribers for their gifts. You guys stay safe and thanks for the videos.

[@themowerman]

Well hello. Yeah Riley loves an egg. And the subscribers are great with him.. thanks for watching

[@alandykes2519]

Great talking riley boy you are a little super star fantastic tip with the screwdriver Mick another great job 👍👍👍👍

[@dartvader9939]

Riley boy has a great dad!

[@oiltec3369]

Excellent as Usual Mick , love the tip pal

[@themowerman]

Welcome mate

[@alanjones4960]

Brilliant video thank you. Recently picked one of these up no drive. Drive belt was off but brand new and found no chain and importantly roll pin was missing lol. Looks like new gearbox fitted as well. Put belt on and gear to chain is now driving....just need to get a chain...on that, have you made a video showing a new chain being fitted....?

[@themowerman]

Just remove the drive sprocket and fit it .. it's easy enough to do..

[@patrickford5358]

Hi Mick, is the drive mechanism on the HRX 476 similar to the HRX 426 (with the rear steel roller)? I bought an HRX 426 recently and the drive is very weak. I suspect the drive belt is either loose or needs replacing, but being unable to find any info on this specific model, (only on the 4 wheel version which is quite different) I'm unsure how to to tackle it. When I engage the drive bar, the drive chain rotates as it should, (as seen through the gap where the blade height adjuster handle sits) but the mower needs a push to get it moving. It won't propel itself from stationary.

[@themowerman]

Hi mate .. yes it's the same as the 476..

[@pattayperformance]

Omg! I was into sharks and dinosaurs as a child. Tons of toys and books. My father would tell Chris all these stories on how I use to name them all. She didn’t have a clue...nor did I think I could still retain some of that knowledge. We went a museum that had an exhibit and I was like a kid in a candy shop! That mower looks identical to the HRX217 versamow I just restyled respired that I featured on the channel. When I hit it big, gonna have you ship you one over. Would love to see the difference of a roller built in vs not! I have a special set of punches for roll pins. Called roll pin punches. See them all the time on Snowblower’s.

[@mjlawnmowerservicing.2957]

Well done mick nice little tip. 👍

[@themowerman]

Yeah a good one hey mate

[@chrishale2284]

I do like honda's recently brought an izy for £20 off s scrapman cleaned the carb and it runs smooth.

[@tgun9248]

Would you take 30 plus delivery .tenner proffit ? 😜👍🏻

[@themowerman]

@@tgun9248 I will offer a £5 if he delivers it lol

[@themowerman]

They are great but rust very well too

[@tgun9248]

Micks Mowers done a carboot sale for my uncle yesterday and someone was selling a stihl rm655 rs. Wanted 300 pound for it.massive though weighed a tonne even though it had an aluminium deck .was in too minds of getting it though.nearly a grand to buy arent they

[@pattayperformance]

Honda’s sell really well here in the states. $200 minimum and $500 on the versamows! Hope that Izzy paid your back 10 fold!

[@ollierw6641]

Great Vid Mick, my question to my mower Honda 476 starts to lose drive when its been run for 1/2 hour or so. Once cold its fine. Mower is aprox 9 years old. Do you think its the clutch or the drive belt. Thanks

[@themowerman]

Could be the coil

[@dumitrudanpetcu4620]

Bună! Hrx476 CSDE nu mai cuplează rotile de tracțiune. Rulmenții cu ace sunt stricați și semeringurile. Știți unde găsesc? Mulțumesc!

[@martdavis3371]

Hello mick I have the same problem with my Honda and could only find 1 jetway did you refit using 2 half moon key ways cheers mate

[@themowerman]

yeah mate

[@craigupton9756]

Hi mick I have been gifted a HRX 426 and I have filled this vid and the chain is on, the belts on and when not under load the rear roller does spin but as soon as I start to cut the grass there seems to be not enough power to drive it. I dis notice the bulky with the belt on what wuite stiff and tight in a part of the rotation, what could this be im at a loss and would love to get it fixed as it was my dad's. Thanks craig

[@themowerman]

Sounds like the gearbox mate

[@craigupton9756]

Oh no, any vidsds showing how to repair ir

[@micmheinz509]

Great vid mick as always, your so skilled just to have noticed that tiny pin was missing .great to see Riley boy happy as always, keep up the good work mate 👍

[@themowerman]

Thanks very much and thanks for supporting the channel

[@markwent2969]

Great video really helpful cheers

[@themowerman]

Your welcome mate

[@MrBubba59]

Oh. Maybe I don't even need a new belt then? A tweak up might do it because it only slips with a heavy load or going uphill. Your video was very helpful for the disassembly. Thanks

[@themowerman]

I think one of my videos shows how to adjust it .. I have 2 or 3 on this model..

[@MrBubba59]

Looks like its fully adjusted up. I've got a new belt on order so will compare them when it arrives. The freeplay in the cable is good so not sure what else could be causing the slip

[@themowerman]

@@MrBubba59 well load the box up and run it up hill. With the side cover off you may see a chain slipping or some??

[@MrBubba59]

Will try that. Belt looks OK to me but trying a new one while everything is in bits.

[@BrucesShop]

Thanks Mick. I have never seen that type of chain drive. I bet I will soon.

[@themowerman]

Morning friend. They are a good mower but the gearbox is made very poorly

[@pattayperformance]

I know we are neighbors...a lot of our equipment is the same. Ever come across some of these style mowers? Still blows my mind that we have to pay extra for a roller as an attachment. Not built in!

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Nice tip mick. You made it look easier than it is! Roger

[@themowerman]

Can be a pig just take your time

[@Grahams-Grass]

Nice love the tip👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 you should do a top ten tips video 😃

[@themowerman]

When I think of 10 I will lol

[@BensWorkshop]

Nice work Mick.

[@calvinfielding4452]

Where did you get your driver adapter from ?

[@PBUCKY1969]

Great video, many thanks for all the handy tips - guess what im doing later this week haha!

[@themowerman]

Lol good luck

[@AJPsWorkshop]

Great fix mate and awesome tip

[@topconker2909]

Top fix Mick, love the roll pin trick.

[@themowerman]

Leave it leave it

[@topconker2909]

Micks Mowers 😂

[@ianbirkett69]

great video, thanks. I have a HRX 426C, drive not working. I'm guessing all the stuff in your video works for my mower as well.

[@themowerman]

Yeah they are all Prítte much the same

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

Great Vid Mick, never seen the mechanicals on the roller drive before. Good seeing Riley Boy too!! Cheers!

[@rakchau5701]

Hi Mick, enjoy your vids. What is the model of the impact driver you use? Thanks

[@themowerman]

DEWALT DCF787D2T-SFGB 18V 2.0AH

[@dave1455]

I dabble in the odd machinery repair for friends . One of these mowers came to me today with " no drive" .Had a quick look tonight and chain and belt were off, so am guessing this roll pin has done a walkabout like yours and shaft has moved .Just wondering if there was a way of getting that roll pin to stay in, like some loctite seal of some kind .Maybe a small nut and bolt .seams like wear and tear and roll pin drops out. Great video and thanks .You may have saved me hours of looking and head scratching Mick .

[@themowerman]

No problems mate.. the roll pin is made of high tensile still so I would use on then a bolt.. glad the video helped

[@dave1455]

@@themowerman Yes helped me loads .I had a look quickly today at the mower and the roll pin was missing.

[@wildbill1461]

Nice fix mick, well done!!!

[@RegSchmo]

Hi Mick, great videos - been really helpful for me. One question - do you oil the drive chain? Mine looks dry and touch of surface rust but I am concerned oil only serve to create a grinding paste?

[@themowerman]

Yeah oil it up mate

[@vilagivideos3020]

Hello Mick, great video thank you. On my 476 the chain is loose and it comes off. What I’ve noticed that the chain tensioner arm is bit loose and it wiggles. The trouble is I don’t know how tight it should be as the bolts holding it are tight. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

[@themowerman]

Email me some photos or Instagram me some videos mate

[@vilagivideos3020]

Hi Mick, Somehow I haven’t got a notification about your message. I’ve ended up ordering new chain and sprockets and the issue is solved. The chain was attached and the sprockets warned. Thank you anyway. 🫡

[@themowerman]

@@vilagivideos3020 no worries mate

[@davessmallenginerevival2847]

Hello Mick. Good tips and great fix. I like the rear roller. We don't see those over here in the states. Lots of good things for Riley, he's a lucky boy

[@GILLIAN481234]

mick,my pals got a hayter harrier notor mowe which is still working but viciosly kicks back when starting.been told its oil getting in by repair man and there is a lot of oil on plug,but could it be flywheel key,looking at it without removing flywheel it looks ok,your thoughts/bob

[@themowerman]

Keyway mate

[@stripfix1979]

Hiya mick.. after some advice if poss please mate... I’ve just fitted a brand new carb to my ryobi hedge cutter and it started fine at first for 5 mins then cut out and now not starting?? fitted new fuel filter.. Also are there meant to be fuel filters on both pipes?? Many thanks Glenn

[@themowerman]

Send me some photos of the set up.. as they differ

[@bohdiconnelly6136]

Morning Mick, do you have any honda grass bags suitable for a hrb425c for sale?

[@themowerman]

I think I only have one.. and that's for a mower I have

[@bohdiconnelly6136]

@@themowerman no worries big guy. Struggling to source one for my dad's mower

[@themowerman]

@@bohdiconnelly6136 yeah I hear ya. I did have tow but I believe I sold one last year

[@ryantaylor9524]

Iv got same problem but the spring pin has broken off inside the shaft and it won’t budge any ideas?

[@themowerman]

Small punch mate .. and a hammer

[@GILLIAN481234]

would you happen to know size of roll pin,I,m sure weve got same problem,Bob UK

[@themowerman]

Oh I don't sorry.. I have a selection box.. of different sizes

[@davidmitchell1379]

Afternoon Mick,was watching one of your video when you said you can get throttle cable(solid) of eBay ..been looking but can't find it..what would it come under. Keep doing your video ,learning a lot ...thanks

[@johnmcdonald2736]

Hello Mick I have a problem with my HRX 426 when I put the lever to the Stop position my Lawnmower keeps running. If you can help me on this, I would be so grateful. Thanks John 👍

[@themowerman]

Hi mate. Sounds like a cable adjustment is needed. Or the cable from the coil to the micro switch has come off the coil end.. hope that helps

[@johnmcdonald2736]

@@themowerman thanks a million Mick 👍

[@johnmcdonald2736]

Mick thank you it was the sheath at the end of the cable causing the problem thank you for putting me in the right direction mate 👍👍👍

[@themowerman]

@@johnmcdonald2736 your very welcome mate.. glad I can help

[@johnmcdonald2736]

@@themowerman I will keep tuned to your videos Mick you know what you are doing. So disheartening when I couldn’t get any information else where on here. I have to congratulate you on your expertise, so thorough and precise. It’s what I want on here 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@Ppp-kk6hw]

Tried replacing the pull cord but can't get the 3 nuts off as two are spinning can you advise honda izy 416

[@themowerman]

Are the bots spinning as well?

[@Ppp-kk6hw]

@@themowerman yes

[@themowerman]

@@Ppp-kk6hw ok.. you will need to put a bar underneath.. to add pressure then try.. or if not the lot will all come off including the tank and then you can remove the bolts with a 10mm socket from underneath

[@Ppp-kk6hw]

@@themowerman thanks 👍

[@Lossyz]

Hi Mick, could this also be the cause of the drivebelt popping off?

[@themowerman]

It could be but I would say it needs a new belt

[@menditman2004]

Hi Mick, good fix not a fan of those cheaper gearboxes Honda use on that range of mowers (I think they are made by general transmissions) , but this one is now good to go again, good video🙂👍

[@themowerman]

Yeah I hear ya. Still an expensive mower for a home user. They cut well and I like the engine. But your right the gearbox is cheaply made. Hope all is good your end mate

[@Premier_lawns_official]

4k subs, good lad 😍

[@themowerman]

Ta mate .. and on to the next lol

[@Premier_lawns_official]

@@themowerman it never stops lol, as soon as I hit a 1000 I'm like right need to stop worrying about it, then a couple of days later that goes out the window lol.

[@kevinarnott1172]

Thanks mate

[@themowerman]

Your welcome mate

[@garyclifton2180]

Do u ever do a shed tour mick

[@petefroud5308]

Neat fix mate . A 20 minute one at least lol.

[@eastcoastuk9705]

Pete you be in a flap for 20 minutes with that bolt😂

[@petefroud5308]

@@eastcoastuk9705 lol.

[@themowerman]

Sorry Pete it took me 20mins to read your comment lol

[@petefroud5308]

Was trying to save the threads . That is my excuse lol.

[@donalddooley209]

Great job glad rileyboy got tohang out with dad on mail call

[@themowerman]

Hex Shank Extension Drill Bits Bar Set 1/4" 3/8" 1/2" amzn.to/3oFKHx9

[@Kyranoboss]

You didn't show how to hammer home the roll pin? Is it with a punch? Thanks

[@themowerman]

I use a small screwdriver..

[@adrianwilliams3521]

Bless him

[@themowerman]

Yeah he's great

[@andrew8604]

Is that an older Honda mower mick?

[@themowerman]

About 8 years old mate

[@alanbatson8859]

Put the spring on upside down😛

[@Richerd-kf8vh]

Bs

[@philpass79]

Just wondering, what size roll pin did you use?

[@themowerman]

Ohh I can't remember. I got a pack for about £3