Honda Mower HRN216 "Replace Belt" Easy Self Propel DIY Fix

[@MCHorner]

This was the fourth video that I watched on belt replacement for a Honda mower. Yours was by far the best and the only one that avoided removal of the plastic guard guard. Thanks

[@IFIXIT4U]

Thanks 👍

[@paulkelly5309]

Totally agree! Thank you!

[@marks269]

Agree 100%. Great video. Thank you.

[@guymann4016]

Thanks for being straightforward. No jackin around or filler. Refreshing to watch.

[@edmondor5408]

That was the best, most straightforward video for how to change the belt. Good job!

[@IFIXIT4U]

Wow, thanks!

[@rmar7081]

The video was awesome! It only took me 30mins or so. I waited three weeks for the belt. I think they used a rowboat from Japan. Thank so much. That was so nice of you.

[@IFIXIT4U]

Thank you

[@jonathan_morgan_st]

This guy need to make a tutorial on how to make a tutorial, damn best self repair video on anything I've ever looked at

[@IFIXIT4U]

Thank you sir. Exactly what I thought. Lol.

[@alfreds.3023]

well said. seems like 99% of such tutorials are filled with irrelevant information. this guy just provided the exact information we need. and the socket sizes as a bonus!

[@BrittyJo87]

Thank you for making this video!! It’s so helpful! I felt like I had to go buy a new mower so I went to the store thinking I can’t fix it🤷‍♀️. The same mower I have is now $549🙈 this has given me the confidence to maintain it myself!!

[@IFIXIT4U]

You are so welcome!

[@prestonrenify]

I've been waiting for the simplest DIY fix. Sir...I thank you. Now I can repair my self propel function. Kudos to you.

[@IFIXIT4U]

Glad to help. Thank you.

[@thecrazylifeofafrazier61]

You were the only video that mentioned pulling the throttle cable off to allow the transmission to swing down to access the pulley. This was the key to allowing me to successfully get the 2 piece pulley apart. So much simpler than trying to blindly put on a crescent wrench and socket as I saw in other videos. Thanks!

[@IFIXIT4U]

Thank you

[@GEEllison]

This method is what I'm going to do. Zero plastic removal. PERFECT ! Why take off anymore than need be. I've got mowing to do or I wouldn't have found this excellent video !! Thank YOU

[@IFIXIT4U]

Thank you

[@xrpxtrariceplease2811]

Before watching your video and watching other youtubers changing belt ;I would rather take it to the shop and let them do it. Now seeing you do it is easy to change. Thanks

[@IFIXIT4U]

Well said!

[@mrpep1976]

This video saved me, I was cutting the lawn and the drive stopped working so I was going to take it back since I just bought it but I was out of my 30 days. I registered to warranty and they wanted $49 to look at and anything additional if warranty didn’t cover. I watched this and took it apart and it was a little piece of a stick that jammed the belt. Thanks for this.

[@julianchung9215]

Been going through vids regarding belt replacement, yours by far is the best!

[@IFIXIT4U]

Wow, thanks!

[@RobertBeck-pp2ru]

Those blades could sure use some TLC. That mower was run hard and put away wet. Excellent video!

[@IFIXIT4U]

Thanks 👍

[@teyemgriswell9918]

This is a great video. Straight to the point, clear instructions and gave me what I came here looking for. Thanks and subbed!

[@IFIXIT4U]

Thank you

[@savage22bolt32]

Thanks Bro. I'm doing this for my next door neighbor and your vid is perfect! I even let the ads run full length in case you get any ad revenue.

[@marksnyder1955]

Thank you for your willingness to share what you know with others.

[@IFIXIT4U]

My pleasure!

[@parthasaradhij]

Very helpful. Just followed what you said and I was able to change the belt. Many other videos are asking the deck to be opened, which was not necessary as per your tip. Thank you! One struggle I had was to keep the cable back to the hook. It was very tight and was not going inside the metal hook.

[@IFIXIT4U]

Glad it helped

[@stuartallen6582]

That was my issue too but luckily I found a fix to make it easy. You can lengthen the cable about an inch by adjusting the hexnut combo that resides halfway down the left handlebar. Move the nuts UP about an inch and voila the cable is 1 inch longer and can easily slip off or on. Just remember to adjust the nuts back to their original position at the end!

[@tpack670]

Great explanation. Much simpler than other videos. Thank you much.

[@IFIXIT4U]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mode1charlie170]

Obviously a professional…….thanks man that was great!

[@BocoGreenpeace]

His instructions work 🙂👍 Only issue I had was not being able to remove the blade holder, so I had to rotate shaft to pry the belt off.

[@honkytonkinson9787]

I’m glad I didn’t take my mower apart like the first video that pops up suggests. I don’t understand why the owners manual doesn’t explain how to change the belt. That’s basic maintenance!

[@IFIXIT4U]

Great point!

[@surfmorworkless]

Thank you, this video saved me some money and I was able to use my tools to fix the issue on my own. Thank you very much.

[@IFIXIT4U]

You're welcome!

[@scootch7]

Love this! Hardest part for me was getting that belt back on the blade pulley

[@Urbestieee18]

Love the accent bud, best video and very professional. Thank you Sir.🤟

[@IFIXIT4U]

Thank you

[@jonathansoto9815]

This video should have millions of views. Straight to the point and clear easy steps. I easily fixed my mower using your very helpful video. Thank you sir.

[@IFIXIT4U]

Thank you

[@marknye51.thefixitguy]

great video. i've been doing small engine repair for almost 40 years and your video is one of the best I've seen. I moved to Oahu Hawaii and now work on alot of Hondas. Always something going on with them. Hopefully the only issue is the belt. I haven't looked at it yet but the engine works great but it just won't move.

[@IFIXIT4U]

Thank you very much!

[@markw4820]

I wish I’d seen this before I did the belt swap. That was easy. I’ll keep this in mind.

[@edmondor5408]

Just one tip: if you reach under there and the belt won’t move then it’s either pinched in the pulley, off the pulley, has a stick stuck, etc. You should be able to turn the belt easily using your hands.

[@Squank63]

Excellent tip. I was able to pull on the belt and free it up from whatever was making it stick. Problem solved without having to replace the belt...at least for this time!

[@stevenstrumlauf]

A+ I tried to figure this out myself and it was hopeless. After your video I knew exactly how to replace the belt.Thanks!

[@TonyGibson-gk6vi]

Hey bud, just wanted to say thank you for sharing this video with us, just changed mine today and you made it so easy, again thank you. Great video, very knowledgeable and easy to understand.

[@IFIXIT4U]

Glad it helped. Thank you.

[@garykolbo7228]

Great Video. Very detailed. Nice to see someone still using a speed wrench. You may have wanted to check the blade for sharping since you had it off anyway. Other than that, this video will sure help out the next guy or gal when they run into the same problem you had.

[@IFIXIT4U]

Cool, thanks

[@pboix68]

We changed the belt, great advice. However now we seem to face issues with getting enough tension on the cable in order to have the traction "engage".

[@robbflynn4325]

Thanks for the video. Liked how easy it was for you to get off the hub assembly! In the end I resorted to using my harmonic balancer. The hub was on there so tight it bent the frame but it was a cheapo chinese one and I will try and bend back straight. Will definitely be adding some anti seize on the hub when I put it together!

[@canitbe4real]

One of the best DIY videos I've seen -thank you, sir!

[@IFIXIT4U]

Wow, thanks!

[@asimplehorseman4648]

Thanks for the video. My neighbors mower appreciates it.

[@rodl9965]

Excellent, Thank you for sharing exactly what I was looking for.

[@IFIXIT4U]

Glad it was helpful!

[@columbusobanner5042]

Thank you! Now I can replace my belt when needed! Praise the Lord!

[@ackack1]

Glad to see you posting again. Your videos are some of the best.

[@IFIXIT4U]

I appreciate that! Thank you

[@robertreiman9328]

Worked like a charm...Thanks...my only issue was getting rhe cable off and back on. Gotta slide from the bottom to take off and insert that top into the notch and then slide the bottom on. Piece of cake amd thanks for the $$$ saved.

[@IFIXIT4U]

Glad it helped

[@Ocalaman]

Thanks for your tip.

[@stevezelev7008]

....I started taking off the plastic shroud. Then, thought to look up a video. THANK YOU!

[@IFIXIT4U]

Glad I could help!

[@hotchihuahua1546]

Good job sir , you explained it like a pro !

[@IFIXIT4U]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@timetter7062]

Thank you I got this on 2 mowers simple fix

[@pulsar0net]

Great video. Only real issue I had was socket wouldn't fit over hub bolt--had to remove blades. Hub didn't "slide" off as easy as yours. Impact wrench a must. Pay attention feeding belt back through to center to not get a twist in it. Should be obvious if you do; belt probably won't go onto center pulley unless you really really force it 🙂

[@IFIXIT4U]

Thank you

[@Urthy]

This video was amazing! Thank you very much

[@IFIXIT4U]

Glad you liked it!

[@thats_choche9642]

Best video straight to the point

[@IFIXIT4U]

Thank you

[@AtomicBullz]

Excellent and very helpful video! Thank you!

[@IFIXIT4U]

You're very welcome! Thank you.

[@BG-eq5mt]

amazing and easy video - thank you!

[@IFIXIT4U]

You're very welcome!

[@moazzamkhan7510]

Wow you made it so simple for novices like myself. Have you seen smoke coming out of transmission when you engage self propelled lever? Self propel control has gotten a little stiff. I can mow without engaging the self propelled lever just fine but when I do use it there is smoke coming from the back left hand side where the transmission is. you have any idea what is wrong?

[@diggyrat]

Thank you! I have this same make/model lawnmower, and this looks super easy😁

[@IFIXIT4U]

You bet!

[@gtrjoe1901]

Very helpful, many thanks!!! My Best ~ Joe

[@IFIXIT4U]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Riverwalker44]

Thanks for the tips. Subscribed

[@mg8718]

Can you show us how to adjust the drive engage cable? Sometimes the wheels spin buy stop when they hit the ground.

[@IFIXIT4U]

I will do a video on that when I get time. Thanks.

[@timothybreshears5987]

Thanks! Watched another video first and was wondering what he tool the plastic crap off. Gonna do it your way.

[@IFIXIT4U]

Thank you

[@jasperfant1547]

This video is great and makes the change easy. But I dislodged the spring and bracket when I was putting it back on, I cannot figure out how to undo it. Any tips?

[@bwarren-lc7tw]

Are mowers these days just garbage? I think i paid almost 500 dollars for this mower at home depot. I have only had it only 2 years. Half acre i cut. Every two weeks in spring and summer. Carb has already gummed up that i had to fix and now the self propel is out. Never had a mower i have to fix so much. Thank you for the video. It is very helpful.

[@DKLabs99]

I’ve had mine since 2016 and no issues. I use ethanol free gas though

[@cjbiron77]

Some states only sell fuel with ethanol now, it's terrible for small engines

[@ThaddeusJBrown]

Trick for the carb is to run it out of gas at the end of the summer for winter storage. Start the mower, turn the fuel valve off on the side to cut gas from going to the carb. Let it run till it dies. Try and restart and do that till it won't restart. Then dump the remaining fuel out of the mower. Then go ahead and store it. For the self propelled I'm not sure as I have never had an issue from it. I find these Honda are abit slower then I like though.

[@Maxson631]

Straight to the point!

[@secretjourney4815]

one of Hondas last great gas mowers!

[@aoe2geek]

Hi there. Thanks to your video I was able to replace my belt. Only problem is, that wasn’t the issue. It seems that the belt is too loose. I noticed some damage on the old belt and thought that might be the issue but it looks like it’s not that. I didn’t see an obvious way to tighten the tension, any idea what I could do or check to fix it? Thanks

[@reconmodelsvaughn469]

Very cool you like Trains .I'm a Retired railroad engineer

[@IFIXIT4U]

Yes sir. I do like trains. That is awesome. Very cool job to have. Thank you.

[@chattaville4250]

Before I dive into this I have a question. Before my self propelled went out it was just going on its own without pulling down the trigger. Do you think I have another issue that’s not the belt?

[@reconmodelsvaughn469]

Thanks for helping me awesome video

[@IFIXIT4U]

Happy to help

[@MattMitchell-z5x]

Awesome video, clear and quick walkthrough of all the steps with helpful tips

[@IFIXIT4U]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@crisprtalk6963]

saved me a ton of time! thank you.

[@IFIXIT4U]

You're welcome!

[@rayjimenez3265]

Very simple. The easiest way so far.

[@IFIXIT4U]

Thank you

[@kevinmelendez6553]

Found a piece of wood stuck between pully and belt. Now working. But now I know how to replace belt if needed.

[@Mulerider4Life]

Same except it was a rock for me.

[@michaelpatton5012]

You are the man. Great video

[@IFIXIT4U]

I appreciate that!

[@rhollyday]

Excellent! Don't have to scatter the whole mower. Brains wins again

[@Ramkumatic]

My HRN 216 stopped driving today. When I pull the drive handle, the engine slows momentarily and then keeps going. The belt is loose, is it supposed to be loose like that when the mower is off? Also I can't turn the input pulley on that little gearbox for the rear wheels, this could be the problem.

[@dannyboylan2342]

Very helpful and made this a breeze... Thank you!!!

[@IFIXIT4U]

Glad it helped!

[@trentonsilvers8909]

Awesome video thank you

[@IFIXIT4U]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@thtdudenamdbilly]

My mower today became very hard go press and engage the the self propel. If i tried it i would smell a rubber burning smell. Should i attempt this repair or is it something else?

[@sarahmccorkle9029]

Your video is so good but I can’t get that center bolt off! I’ve tried with my drill and with a socket wrench and that thing won’t budge. Tried wd40 and still having no luck. Do you have any suggestions? I know I could do it if I could just get the bolt off!! 😭

[@IFIXIT4U]

I use a DeWalt DCF894 Impact. Thank you. See the video. kzbin.info3xfg017Sumo?si=rviG26c-Nx3K0z-U

[@danielmagdaleno7099]

Hey, I was just working on one. I didn't know you didn't have to take the transmission all the way out anyway while I was working on mine I put everything back together and tested it was working fine and later during the day I went to start it up again and the right side wheel wasn't spinning any clue why?

[@clayboist]

My hrn 216 self propelled stopped working on me this weekend... when I try to engage the self propel, the motor slight bogs down but the wheels don't move.. is that a sign of a bad belt? the mower doesn't have 10 hours total on it.

[@chriskautz439]

Very nicely done video!! Thanks sir!!

[@IFIXIT4U]

Glad you liked it! Thank you.

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

Why would this happen on a new mower that has been used only about 5 times? It just instantly stopped. The belt is very loose. Is there an idler pulley between the ends?

[@garkelsr]

Great video.👍

[@IFIXIT4U]

Thanks 👍

[@andy2373]

What would cause it to make a squealing noise when I push down on the smart drive? Do you think I should replace the belt?

[@IFIXIT4U]

My guess would be the belt is slipping unless you have a mouse hung up in the drive. Thank you

[@alfredlyman2628]

Finally some one that does it the smart way awesome

[@IFIXIT4U]

Thank you

[@dwayne6381]

The center bolt that’s holding the blade and everything on is not coming off. I’m turning it but it’s freely spinning without coming off. Can you help? Thank you.

[@IFIXIT4U]

Try taking the 2 blade bolts (14mm) off and see if that helps. Thank you.

[@Squank63]

I'm having the exact same issue...the socket wrench just turns loose and then tight in either direction but that bolt isn't budging.

[@hueywallop2461]

Thanks for this!

[@IFIXIT4U]

Thank you

[@ItsMeJonnyD]

Great video! Im having an issue where the mower squeaks when i use the self propell any clues on what it could be? Thanks!

[@IFIXIT4U]

Hmmmm... Did you have a mouse in your pocket? Lol. I would take a oil squirt can and oil your wheel bearings, axles and anything that moves. Thank you sir.

[@mannycarrasquillo6910]

Excellent video. Thank you, Sir.

[@IFIXIT4U]

Glad it was helpful!

[@conorl2839]

Great and easy explanation. Fixed mine

[@IFIXIT4U]

Thank you

[@sayrecat1171]

Thanks, worked like a charm.

[@IFIXIT4U]

Glad it helped

[@han36solo]

Fantastic video! Thanks!

[@IFIXIT4U]

Glad you liked it! Thank you

[@gregs.2821]

SOLID, very efficient labor reduction .

[@IFIXIT4U]

Thank you

[@mgomez5606]

I never see anyone grease the shaft before installing the blade adapter. They rust and is hard to remove the blade adapter. Will defenitely do it like you showed us.

[@IFIXIT4U]

Great idea. Thank you.

[@john12334]

Thank you wonderful video

[@IFIXIT4U]

So nice of you

[@chrispewkreme]

Simple way to look is to flip it sideways or upside down and feel the belt. My blade shaft turns freely. The pulley connected to the transmission won’t move which means either something is stuck in the belt, or the transmission is seized. Most likely something stuck in the belt.

[@blakhawkdown2029]

Simply put perfect

[@IFIXIT4U]

Thank you!

[@medeek]

Thanks

[@marvinarana-sw8bd]

what size is the belt

[@markiki77]

Excellent work thank Sr

[@IFIXIT4U]

Thank you too!

[@johnkendrick468]

On my HRX217 the belt runs between the mulch/bag lever. I can't remove/install a new belt without finding a way to remove that. Any suggestions?

[@IFIXIT4U]

I did one of those the other day. Completely different animal. Yes you will have to remove some of the plastic parts etc. Not any easy job but its not complicated either. Good luck.

[@alexharrison1171]

I can’t seem to get the whole blade assembly off. I pull the blades off and the bracket they are attached to doesn’t slide off. Any suggestions? Going to try pb blaster and a rubber mallet.

[@bryansweetnam1493]

Couldn't get mine off either, was able to rotate the blade brackets to free the belt. Now I've got to figure out how to get the best that changes from mulch to bag out of the way

[@alexharrison1171]

I got the blades off and started messing with getting new belt on. Realized some mulch was the culprit, but I already cut the belt off. Pb blaster and a rubber mallet got the rest of the assembly off!

[@RickeyYoouTube]

I can't get the (hub) {the device that the blade screw into) to release from the rod. I used heat, rubber hammer etc... Any suggestions?

[@jeremyshedlock4617]

Same here, did you end up figuring out how to?

[@johnbryant5028]

Thank you!

[@IFIXIT4U]

You're welcome!

[@ddhhayes]

Thank you 👍

[@IFIXIT4U]

Thank you sir!

[@Ocalaman]

I cannot get the blade hub assembly to come loose from the shaft. And, the cable won't come off of the transmission arm either. You must have already had it apart just before you made this video. Any tips to get the hub off and the cable off as you did?

[@IFIXIT4U]

Soak it with penetrating fluid like WD-40. Sometimes it happens. A small cheap puller may get it off. Good luck.