How To Easily Replace The Drive Belt On A Honda HRR216 Push Mower

[@honklerton732]

I REALLY love that melting trick you showed. You repair guys are REALLY craft/smart/creative and resourceful when it comes to repair you know that? You guys REALLY know how to think out of the box when it comes to this stuff, and this is ANOTHER huge reason why I love watching your show - learning all these tips and tricks and thinking on your toes - really great stuff. You know that HEAT/Quench trick you taught? If it were not for watching your videos - I would have never been able to remove a sway bar from my car to replace the plugs because OF THE TRICK YOU TAUGHT ME!!! So - huge thanks to you guys - TONS of stuff you show - also helps me with repair in MANY OTHER THINGS in my life!!!

[@michaelfink1017]

A really nice guy at the dump was about to scrap this same mower...even had the bagger...and agreed to meet me down the hill to put it into my vehicle. YOU are the 2nd really nice guy that helped me with this sweet-potato

[@theresarenzi4627]

68yo grandmother have to fix my mower. Watched 8 videos yours was the very very best thank you!!

[@jimmyg4057]

Awesome video. I did this back in April on the exact same mower I have. I could have used this video at the time, but I did it just like you did. I replaced the pulleys while I was at it. My mower is 5 years old. Honda engines are the best! 1 pull start every time for 5+ years.

[@aswilson5656]

Mine is 7 yrs old. Still 1 pull. Amazing.

[@JimK03.]

Heck, I bought my HRR216 right around 1999/2000 and I'm just now coming to this video as my original drive belt which doesn't have a problem moving the mower, but it has just recently barely begun to squeal a little when engaging, so I was researching how to change it if it should fail. . But my mower is still one pull every start 24 years later. I'll never part with this thing.

[@whereisthedollar]

Well, that's good to know. Brought mine in 2015. Think I'll check the smart cable adjustment first, belt may have stretched , having to push all the way down now.

[@JimK03.]

I posted above 2 weeks ago, but almost immediately afterwards decided to change the belt (and more) and used this video as a guide. The instructions here are perfect. I skipped the hot screwdriver and just used some Loctite super glue which dries pretty quick. Decided to spiff the whole mower up at the same time. So, new belt, new wheels, oil change, air filter change, new spark plug, new blade. First cut I realize just how bad it had gotten slowly over time and I just didn't notice. This thing now wanted to go way faster than I wanted to walk. Now I barely have to push on the drive lever. Only things I had changed in the previous 24yrs was the oil and the spark plug but now she looks like a brand new mower. I fully expect this thing to last long after I'm under the grass.

[@schuholzjohn3625]

found hrr2196k9 on junk day 6 years ago. starts first pull everytime. I leave it outside every year (midwest area) and it still starts. These are the best mowers $$ can buy. Loved this video as I just replaced the drive belt & sharpened the blades. many thanks

[@veb92168]

I had that exact mower . Sold it to my brother. Every spring he'd call me all mad because it wouldn't start ,every time the gas was shut off lol

[@patricklenigan4309]

Tell that man to, whenever he shuts it off for the season, to put a tag on it to remind him to turn the gas back on at start of season. XD

[@cookiemonster3979]

Lolol

[@rogerhensley5371]

Thanks so much for the video on changing the belt on my Honda Self Propelled mower. You saved me hours and lots of labor. I truly think you have no idea how talented you really are. Thanks for sharing your talent and knowledge.

[@thomassmith1314]

The t-nut on the back of the Allen bolt can be put in place with a extending magnetic pick-up tool

[@BHGMediaGroup]

You come for Uncle Andy...you stay to learn something new.

[@charlesdjones1]

Picking one of these up today that runs for $50, but it's going to need a lot of tlc, this video helped a lot!

[@samsep0]

I just finished mine. I hope I had listened to you and glued the nuts 😅

[@2003mikec]

Thanks! The tension adjustment fixed mine without changing the belt.

[@gilflores3454]

Gonna have to check that out first, I already have gotten rid of one honda mower that the tranny went out (1st one), then the second one with the rear wheel hight adjust lever that broke! Got the rear end taken apart to find out it’s impossible to fit new one in! So it’s sitting in the shed in pieces🤦🏽‍♂️. hopefully my MS having ass will be able to fix this one and not have to buy yet another one. Wish there was a fellow veteran around my area in CNY that can help this 100% service connected disabled veteran (who’s also a below right knee amputee come over and help a brother out. These Honda mowers are what help me walk around the whole yard getting plenty of excercise. This messed up mower has me pushing it uphill, both ways, through the leaves, sometimes through the mud, causing light headedness and chest pain!

[@mackfar27]

This guy is so entertaining to watch. Makes every repair video fun.

[@KSMike1]

Hey Taryl, here’s a challenge for you. The entire lawn mowing world is waiting for someone to come up with a good, solid modification to add grease zerks to the rear axle bushings on the HRX217 so they can be greased without disassembly.

[@kennyhewitt3125]

Thanks for taking the time to show the entire replacement procedure. 👍👏.

[@scottcrane6198]

The rear belt guard on my Honda HRR216K9VKA is not like your video. The two 10-mm bolts on top of the rear belt guard do not exist. Any ideas on how to remove the rear belt guard? Thank you and great video!

[@alanswanson9651]

On some series of this model the belt guide bolts are under the transmission pulley. The approved way to remove the bolts, guide, and belt are as follows: First remove the drive cable and retention spring from the transmission unit. This allows the transmission to be rotated so the top of the pulley is accessible. Remove the nut that secures the "split" pulley to the transmission shaft, remove the pulley halves and spacer, and the guide bolts and guide. Remove and replace the belt and reapply parts in the reverse order. I FOUND IT TO BE EASIER TO JUST BEND THE GUIDE EARS ENOUGH TO ALLOW THE BELT REMOVAL AND CAREFULLY BEND THEM BACK AFTER REPLACING THE BELT. I STILL NEEDED TO ROTATE THE TRANSMISSION AND THE MOST DIFFICULT PART OF THE REPAIR WAS TO REATTACH THE TRANSMISSION SPRING.

[@chipdouglas9847]

Dude, I know everyone is fighting for attention, but your in depth instructions, knowledge and attention to details completely makes your ridiculous outfit moot. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@fair2middlin]

Love the videos! They remind me that you really have to know something to work on stuff. The comments remind that anybody can get to the interscreen without any qualifications at all

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

Taryl doing a burn out and drifting a Honda mower.. gotta love it. Thanks for sharing Taryl. Wishing You and Yours a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving Weekend.. and Thanks for dinner.

[@garyruark9506]

I had one of those Honda's but with the large rear wheels and loved it. Really like the paddles. I sold it to my neighbor 7 years ago and he's still using it. I maintain it for him. I got a Snapper reat engine rider. That's a great mower too. Good video!

[@savage22bolt32]

Over the years, my mom donated a few butter knives to my repair projects!

[@perryparsons8144]

If your belt has simply slipped off the spindle wheel, fast forward to the half way point to see how to remove the guard so you can slip it back on. Thanks to the maker!

[@farlee2634]

I need to say not all Honda hrr 216 are the same on the transmission pulley guards. On mine you have to take the transmission pulley off to get to the belt guard bolts. However, I just bent my belt guard on the transmission to get the belt off/on. Everything else was the same. Good show though..

[@briansmith3868]

For real problem. My 2017 model 216K9VKAA has the different belt guard. What a pain, and most how-to videos out there don't seem to address our version.

[@roblatham7772]

This video was spot on. I turned my mower on it's side with the carb facing down and oil leaked into the cylinder. If I was doing this again, I would turn off the fuel and run whatever was in the carb out. I would drain the oil. Do the belt replacement as shown in this video. Then put in new oil and turn gas on. Mine would not start after the oil got in to the cylinder. It required me pulling the spark plug, spraying some carb cleaner in it, removing the air filter which was soaked in oil, and restarting it. My fault for turning it the wrong way. Great video and an easy job after watching this.

[@savage22bolt32]

I leaned mine on the right side (carb facing up) and oil leaked on my floor, so I drained the rest of it. After getting the belt on & adjusted, I filled with fresh oil. PS, had a few drips in the air cleaner box too, but no trouble starting (after I remembered to put the sparkplug wire back on)

[@leehuff2330]

I always liked that dual blade setup Honda used, especially for mulching. I had one of the models with the xenoy deck and the blade clutch. It was nice that I could use the hydrostatic ground drive without the blades engaged, but it weighed a ton.

[@jeffcard3623]

What did Taryl say at 2:33? Transmission? It's pronounced "trans-mish-she-own" Sir!

[@Thatsallihavetosayaboutthat]

Can you do one on the issues of the rear wheels locking up when pulling backwards?

[@philtheninja7208]

hey taryl, could you, when possible, show how to replace the drive belt on a toro proline 21 inch. I have the model with the square type kawasaki fj180. it has both control for the trans speed and the throttle on the handle bar, it is a about 10+ years old, the throttle sign is green, the handle bar are black, not red

[@jeffcard3623]

Model number?

[@williegillie5712]

Smart move melting those Tnuts into the plastic to hold them in. Glad I’m getting my dose of Taryl today. I’m thinking of increasing the dose. I hope Taryl can keep up?!

[@sixteenstone007]

Can you turn all push mowers on its side like that with the carb facing up and not have to worry about oil or gas leaking?

[@voidvincent]

Pinch off gas with a switch or clamps.

[@JeffBowman0272]

You can do this with most mowers. The only ones I have trouble with are the newer Briggs with the plastic carbs, if you don't pinch off the fuel line it will soak the air filter in fuel...

[@leestewart8923]

I wish you did this video 2 years ago. You made that look easy.

[@glennsr.1082]

Hi Taryl, Would you please answer one question.After replacing the drive belt the nut that holds the rear pulley on will not tighten up fully.

[@amberdempsey8993]

Thanks for taking the time to make this vid and help us all out! You rock! 🤘🏻

[@angelamorvant8625]

I have an older model HRR2165VKA. What belt do I have to use? Manual doesn’t have replacement part for it🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Pine-Pig]

I had a good laugh when uncle Andy knocked over that merch 😂. Great video guys!

[@lynnh7694]

I got the same mower, I just sandblasted the fuel bowl yesterday.

[@electroluxlad]

I hope you can do a video on the one with the Roto stop clutch

[@matthewevansteush6461]

is that an engine hoist you are using as a workbench?

[@chrise2312]

Hi Taryl, when I shut my Honda mower off it makes a hell of a screeching noise, would this be the clutch.

[@Wzzzkkk]

Thank you very much my friend for such a great professional teaching that you gave me, you make my life much easier. Thanks again

[@jaywerner3188]

HELP!! What are the part numbers for one of those 10 mm-headed bolts behind the rear wheel as well as the metal fastener/t-nut it screws into? I snapped one of them today

[@pmizell23]

The belt guide on mine (rear) doesn't have the two 10mm bolts to remove it. Everything else on the mower is identical, but can't figure out how to get that guide off.

[@alanswanson9651]

On some series of this model the belt guide bolts are under the transmission pulley. The approved way to remove the bolts, guide, and belt are as follows: First remove the drive cable and retention spring from the transmission unit. This allows the transmission to be rotated so the top of the pulley is accessible. Remove the nut that secures the "split" pulley to the transmission shaft, remove the pulley halves and spacer, and the guide bolts and guide. Remove and replace the belt and reapply parts in the reverse order. I FOUND IT TO BE EASIER TO JUST BEND THE GUIDE EARS ENOUGH TO ALLOW THE BELT REMOVAL AND CAREFULLY BEND THEM BACK AFTER REPLACING THE BELT. I STILL NEEDED TO ROTATE THE TRANSMISSION AND THE MOST DIFFICULT PART OF THE REPAIR WAS TO REATTACH THE TRANSMISSION SPRING.

[@curtpatten9480]

When do we get an update on the wheel horse? I think that thang will be awesome.

[@kikbob8766]

Taryl- This video is like a Christmas gift to me Thanks Merry Christmas !!!

[@maggarlion]

Hello whats the name of the tool you used to heat the screw driver. I need to buy it. Thanks for your video

[@joselopez7347]

Did you had oil in it ? Or you drain it before you change the belt?

[@jaywerner3188]

Is that the correct part # for a Honda HRR216VKA DF?

[@curtisirwin644]

Love your videos very informative I'm getting ready to do this on a buddy of Mines mower. Now when it comes to those clips that are finicky tend to fall off could they possibly be glued in if you clean everything up and use a Hot Melt glue gun?

[@andyhamilton8940]

I need a video on how to jump start one of these new fangled Prius mowers i got down at Wal Marts Taryl?

[@jones3561]

My HRR216 K9 VLAA does not have the rear pulley guard bolts. Any ideas?

[@alanswanson9651]

On some series of this model the belt guide bolts are under the transmission pulley. The approved way to remove the bolts, guide, and belt are as follows: First remove the drive cable and retention spring from the transmission unit. This allows the transmission to be rotated so the top of the pulley is accessible. Remove the nut that secures the "split" pulley to the transmission shaft, remove the pulley halves and spacer, and the guide bolts and guide. Remove and replace the belt and reapply parts in the reverse order. I FOUND IT TO BE EASIER TO JUST BEND THE GUIDE EARS ENOUGH TO ALLOW THE BELT REMOVAL AND CAREFULLY BEND THEM BACK AFTER REPLACING THE BELT. I STILL NEEDED TO ROTATE THE TRANSMISSION AND THE MOST DIFFICULT PART OF THE REPAIR WAS TO REATTACH THE TRANSMISSION SPRING.

[@mjg263]

Great tips! I have to say though, the more of those mowers I own and work on the less I like them. They have a lot of problems pulling back due to axle bearing issues (they should have used real bearings instead of wrong sized sleeve bearings) and the decks can rot out because they’re just stamped steel. For the same money a Toro SR4 is a much better mower IMO.

[@steventhompson299]

I’ll be buying this Friday! Great timing

[@TimothyHigdonHiggs]

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!! good to see you in Louisville!

[@mohmedhosny6094]

Taryl Well done Always on top I need video for how repair engine honda for this mower

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Those mowers are a pain, especially when they won’t pull back But they are the best mowers going.

[@lynnh7694]

My mower never rolled backwards, I thought it was a safety feature until I saw a video how to fix it. The axle key was installed upside down at the factory.

[@user-vj9qz3br6l]

What length belt is that? There are some cheaper non-Honda brand belts out there that should be the same.

[@BlownF150]

One thing to add to this video; not all HRR216 mowers have the 10mm bolts for the bracket holding the belt on the drive axle. The only way to remove the belt is to remove the drive pulley (14mm nut). Removing the blade and blade adapter makes this easier as it allows the drive mechanism to swing down after removing the spring and cable end.

[@philliphall5198]

Love the duel blade setup

[@warrenjohnson6239]

Thanks. This will save me a lot of time and money.

[@kobrien0079]

my honda mower has a clutch assy under the engine , how do I get the belt past it ???

[@mgomez5606]

Taryl, you don’t have to readjust cable?

[@frankerock5317]

I have that very same mower. I have a question? Mine won't go backwards unless I spray lube the rear wheels. Any suggestions? Thanks Taryl!!!

[@tedoyle61]

Do you have any suggestions about the transmission on these?

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Hot glue to hold the T nuts. Been using it to hold nuts in place in those difficult to reach places for years

[@SirMaximilianElDookay]

Great and straight forward video!

[@brianweldin4382]

Does anyone know what size belt to get? I can't find it anywhere

[@tonysheerness2427]

Taryl's Hayne's mower manual.

[@halmiller6834]

This is a very informative video! I think I can do it with your instructions. Thank you for sharing!

[@johnchadwicktilton]

Would somebody please tell me what kind of lift is being used to lift up the mower ? I have been trying to find out what kind of lift that is. It looks interesting

[@radams632]

Great video with helpful tips on the repair. Thanks much!

[@mpfjaxmpfjax3046]

Thanks! I have a 2002 Honda mower That I purchased new. Time to change the belt! Easy peasy...

[@drums7398]

Thanks, my little buck tooth pal. Love you guys!!

[@jimg8218]

Great video,, how about a video on same mower fixing problem with drive wheels not turning freely when " pushing " around ; )

[@edgenet1]

Remove the wheels, clean grass from small gears spray with wd40 turn back and forth till free, followed by engine oil on gears and you are done.

[@honklerton732]

I love watching you guys LOL - you guys are a RIOT. I wish I could come over and drink some beers with you guys - we'd have fun :) Cheers! Thanks for the great content!

[@carolinaprepper540]

I see you got some Wera screwdrivers. Those are some great screwdrivers.

[@mattbailey7049]

Mine didn’t have those 2 screws on the transmission thing. But fortunately this helped me get in there enough to clean the junk out of my pulley and get ‘er propelling again. Thanks! (That’s money calling lol)

[@kommoncents0000]

When I pull back on this mower while cutting the rear wheels lock up.

[@michaelfink1017]

You are the best part of my day, Taryl 😅

[@ronniemaeker9102]

JB Weld the T nuts in place, then do the melt thing... How about a soldering gun to do the melting...?

[@jordansdad1221]

Taryl, did you tighten the bolt up on the right side, that was on the bottom?

[@KubotaManDan]

I'd like to see this for a residential Lawnboy drive belt if you can muster1 up

[@ryznglascastle1995]

I was given this mower because of the drive wheel bushings (Plastic) frozen to axle. Wish I had a better fix that just replace the Plastic bushing again and again.

[@orviskid]

Whats the drive belt number? Not in the manual.

[@billplatt9936]

You didn't discuss anything about the drive belt tension spring...Taking it off and putting it back on, that was my problem!!!

[@mobes329]

Uncle Andy is cool!

[@metoon3092]

Thanks for the video ! Good Mower, but also like all other mowers, there are problems. The Plastic decks on some never rot, yet are prone to breaking, Gear box's are probably it's weak point. Crazy replacement cost also. The Honda engine ( not this specific design ), but the one's on Troybilt or Toro, are good. The dual blade design (engine) are not easily transferrable. The Mickey Mouse clutch for the blade design,. . . why? All just my opinion (experience).

[@frankr.1594]

Chippos also 20% off, uncle Andy?

[@wg4405]

Taryl got that right " get that Double Play crap out of there "🤣😂😅

[@jamesray9009]

cool something to watch to keep from going out and working on my mower haha

[@brubakersflatcakes9755]

Soon to be my project. I appreciate it!!!

[@techbilly2342]

I assume you checked for grass build up in the pulley grooves....

[@appleztooranges]

Awesome video. Can you do a replacement belt on a Honda snowblower track unit ??

[@RichieCat4223]

Taryl I would like to get a better look at that weed trimmer clamp set up.

[@seanmckay3392]

perfect taryl so is there really a black friday sale

[@gergehimon2177]

Nice job explaining this mower I'd never buy again it's a turd Honda is a pain in the ass ,to difficult to Access these bolts ,your a patient technician. I'd have swear jar over flowing on this fix. Ok wild man 🤟

[@Instantphojo]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@danqp]

Good job, thanks for this and your humor make it fun. very details, tip and tricks. I following to the T and it works.

[@dustink8180]

We had a honda water pump at work and it got low on oil and pop wet a small small hole in it

[@alexandersteffen7805]

This video helped me alot thanks man!

[@tommyulman6623]

I didnt never see you tighten the one in front of the wheel with the ratchet wrench

[@antoniomarc7174]

Always entertaining…👍👍

[@gilflores3454]

How about a belt, do you sell those?