HOW TOO MAKE A HONDA IZY Look Like New

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In this Video i make a start on a lawn mower that has been sitting in my shed for a while, it came in as the deck was rusted and needed fixing however it was too far gone and i was not able to fix it. so another fix was to replace the deck, lets watch and see how it goes...ho
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[@marklobbett455]

Yep ive got the same problem with my 16"izy push mower Its a 2001 with low hours but the deck is holed on the carb side! Ive stripped/cleaned the carb & it runs like new-will be getting a new deck👍

[@iancadwallender9779]

When the weather behaves,i can cut 14 lawns a day with this honda.Mines a hrg 416 pk(push).Never breaks down.Great for smaller lawns.

[@themowerman]

That's fantastic.. they are good

[@Sion_Jones]

Just replaced the deck on my 20 year old Izy and used this very informative video as reference. The deck on mine has needed replacing for the last 8 years, but I'd riveting patches on it and kept it going. It just collapsed in the middle this weekend so I had to finally get round to replacing it. The most awkward bit was fitting the spring into the body and the rear flap. Got an annoying rattle from the front axle that I can't get rid of either. Wasn't there before. Great video and a great help. Thank you.

[@equisader]

How did you manage to do it? We are struggling to tension the spring.

[@Sion_Jones]

@@equisader can't quite remember now. It was a year ago when I did it It's definitely doable though with some swearing and perseverance. Will have a look tomorrow to see if I can remember what I did

[@LACETTI1600]

@@Sion_Jones Had to chuckle that Mick missed this bit! still struggling with it!!LoL

[@knighthawk86855]

That's the cutest little mower I've ever seen.... Great job.

[@themowerman]

Knighthawk's Mowers yeah it’s tiny but is perfect for the small lawns over here

[@micmheinz509]

Great pro job makes great viewing

[@rjworld7122]

Every gardener in the UK should have a little 16 I use a atco admiral 16 s love it great video mick so glad I found the channel really cool I work on a few project mowers on my wet days and you've really helped me

[@themowerman]

Glad you have found the channel and that you're enjoying it

[@alandykes2519]

Great video Mick another happy customer love the idea of that flap on the back to do the stripes never seen that before 👍👍👍👍

[@themowerman]

Alan Dykes yeah common on the Honda ones. And does a good job too

[@rtalbot87]

Hi again Mick, I figured this out. For the benefit of your viewers. I made a small loop of string and fed it though the top of the guard. Assemble the cover with one side of the shaft fitted correctly. Press the shaft all the way until it is facing the hole on the other side.The string will need some pulling; I used a lever. Hold the guard pull the string until the spring is aligned with the slot, press in and push the shaft through the remaining hole for it. Hope this helps someone.

[@AviationAviation]

That was amazing turn around mick 🔧🔧👍🤜🤛

[@themowerman]

Ta mr mark.. hope your keeping well my friend

[@AviationAviation]

@@themowerman thank you mr mick and you are welcome pal🤜🤛🔧

[@sunriseexpress4961]

That was surely a lot of work and it definitely looked good once you were done with it

[@themowerman]

They are a good little mower. And hold there price too..

[@999thenewman]

That was a lot of work, Mick. Looks decent. I wipe my decks with two coats of Nu Finish for a hard high shine. Plastics are buffed with Mothers Back to Black or automatic transmission fluid for other colors. That Honda engine is a bit worn and ting-ting-ringy. I'd put straight 30 or 40 in it.

[@peterjhillier7659]

Hell's Teeth, that old Deck was King to mine which I have to replace, I was going to get a new Izy but having seen your Video I'm going to just replace the Deck, mine is a HRG415 C3 PDE so it's a wee bit different no Throttle Controls, the Deck it'll cost £150 + Delivery.

[@MowerMan]

Nice work with the flaps Mick. I could use some of those massive pliers.

[@themowerman]

Yeah mate..

[@mattstubbington8805]

Proper job mick!! Just done a full rebuild on an izy myself... Awesome little mower i think personally

[@retrorestore]

He'll be pleased with that mick. Looks a treat.

[@themowerman]

retrorestore it’s a bit expensive but now will last a good while

[@andrew8604]

He’s going to love the looks of that mower mick. Lots of tedious work.

[@themowerman]

Ta mate.. it's a good looking mower now

[@MrRsmad69]

Labour of love

[@stephenwilliamson2410]

A great restoration Mick. Great channel with fantastic instruction 👍🏼

[@themowerman]

Ta mate.. this is expensive but we'll worth it

[@MrRsmad69]

Another good job done there Mick, I like Honda lawnmower engines they just purrrrrr, also a fan of the briggs and stratton engines.

[@Maximus43968]

Nice work my friend. Commercial guys are great but tend to be needy lol. Have a great day.

[@theonorthover2103]

Good work mick you always know how to sort things out

[@themowerman]

Theo Northover well I try mate and that’s all I can do

[@eifiondavies2662]

you smashed it again mick well done buddy

[@themowerman]

EIFION DAVIES ta mate. Looks the part

[@roystheboy]

A lot of work and a great job mate

[@themowerman]

Roy's The Boy yeah Roy. He’s happy with it. And now it’s out the shed lol

[@sunriseexpress4961]

I truly enjoy watching your videos and have watched many of them I did notice when you started that mower up it had a noise and it never went away. There is definitely a noise within that motor and I am sure you heard that maybe you can explain what that was take care and God bless

[@themowerman]

Hi mate.. the mower did not start up straight after as it's been tipped up and sat for 8 weeks.. I think the values need looking at and that's the knocking noise..

[@sunriseexpress4961]

@@themowerman oh I think so as well. It almost sounded like a lifter but I know those mowers don't have lifters thanks for the input

[@stevethegreasemonkey]

The deck is about the only thing that lets the izy down

[@davidyoung6608]

Great video Mick.

[@Jim-ie6uf]

I've never seen one of those. That had to cost your mate a bundle. Great fix

[@lord.onk99]

Great, i enjoyed that.

[@themowerman]

Well that makes me happy when people like the videos..

[@topconker2909]

Great job Mick

[@themowerman]

Philip Hardy ta mate hope your good

[@petefroud5308]

Great job mate bit of a job saucing the mower .

[@themowerman]

Pete Froud yeah was a pickle mate

[@chrishale2284]

Good job Mick. I use an izy for work as well perfect for getting in and out of the car. Like you say Honda chassis are expensive I have 2 Honda engines sitting around waiting to be fitted to new body's.

[@themowerman]

Chris Hale yeah mate not a bad mower. Now it’s like new

[@shaw9673]

nice little mower

[@themowerman]

Phil Shaw thanks Phil. Hope your keeping safe.

[@RafalScrapper]

nice job Mick 👍😀👍

[@themowerman]

Rafal Scrapper thanks mate hope all is good your end

[@Andyjones07]

Cracking job mick 👍👍👍

[@themowerman]

Andy's Mowers ta mate

[@BensWorkshop]

Well done Mick, looks great and the engine can idle quite low too.

[@themowerman]

Wow your up late mate.. yeah its runs ok but has a little knock.. think it's the valves

[@BensWorkshop]

@@themowerman So are you! I'm just off to bed. Working from home tomorrow and will try to fit in some welding.

[@themowerman]

@@BensWorkshop cool mate look after yourself

[@mushthatzme]

Nice video mick. I think someone else noticed the noise? Had a Honda sound like this, it was valves loose tapping away. Either that or pawls sticking slightly. Keep up great work. 👍😉

[@themowerman]

Jenny Brayshaw yeah. But as a lawn care guy he will run it into the ground and just get me to put another engine on it when it lets go.

[@SCOTTISHPREPPERVARIETYCHANNEL]

Grand job very enjoyable it went together dry or you you made it look it easy lol but I really enjoyed this

[@themowerman]

SCOTTISH PROJECTS well if you enjoyed it I’m happy. Hope you and the family are keeping safe mate

[@tommysmith5825]

hi mick it was good too see this vidio as you know i have one to do myself regards Tommy

[@themowerman]

Glad you like the video mate

[@ProjectMan]

Spot on mick 👌🏻

[@themowerman]

Scrap It Man ta mate looks nice

[@paulcoverdale3281]

Hello Mike,i enjoy your mower repair vids and have learned so much.I've just repaired a izy and for the life of me,can't get the rear flap back,due to not remembering what way the spring goes back.I watched this vid , hoping you would show how.But you skipped it in this vid!!,can you help,cheers,Paul.

[@themowerman]

Email me and I will send you a photo [e-mail]

[@rtalbot87]

How do you refit the sprung grass box guard. Ant tips. Beaten me. So far ! I have completed my deck replacement; almost. With the self propelled version (of my HRG415C3 SDE) you MUST refit the stripping strip before you fit the rear axle; otherwise it is rear wheels off. The other major tip is that the blade bolts and the motor bolts WILL be very stubborn to remove; hence Micks use of a impact gun ( I don't have one!).

[@connorwheeler-perera3545]

hi mick, how do find your items for sale pleae? love the channel great vids and information! id love to see another ride on or tractor!

[@nickywalsh8492]

Hi Mick...I watched only half this originally, I can't say to u handy one this time!!! Any way I wanted to finish this as your new one is in this morning....👍

[@ninabarnes5348]

It was great but didn’t show how the raising lever on the front and back axel went back together .... but I did learn that his car had a blow out

[@pattayperformance]

Still got the best mower on KZbin 🇺🇸🦅😎. What’s the ticking part? Love getting projects out of the way!

[@themowerman]

Pattay's Performance ticking I think now the valves

[@raymondmason1575]

how to adjust tappets on suffolk punch 43S

[@AJPsWorkshop]

Awesome video mate

[@themowerman]

AJP Garden Machines ta mate hope your all safe

[@jacobbates3652]

Nice one mate, sounds to be starting to knock a touch but I assume the gardener will just use it until it explodes. Still I’m sure you’d easily be able to find an engine for it. In fact I’ve just finished re building a Honda GXV160 engine that had been run into the ground.

[@themowerman]

Yeah mate he will.. I have lots of Honda engines laying around so when it goes bang I will stick another on it..

[@garyclifton2180]

Looking gd mick

[@themowerman]

Ta mate... It's not the cheapest option but the isy do hold there price

[@garyclifton2180]

@@themowerman good thats what u wont mate i keep saying iv had a op what it is i got cancer last year of the prostate i went in on monday to have it tuc out thats why i carnt do nothing yet still very sore but thanks to sll the vidio im in bed chilling looki g at them lol.thanks alot

[@themowerman]

@@garyclifton2180 glad my videos can bring you some entertainment.. rest mate you will soon be on the road again

[@garyclifton2180]

@@themowerman thanks mick

[@LACETTI1600]

i have stripped what I believe is a C3 Hizzy. Two q's please if you can help. 1.How did you get the grass box flap back on? Which way round does the spring go? 2. I have changed the engine for one the same as your video (C1?). Will that type of speed lever fit my model which has a single throttle cable / auto carburretor system? as it does not seem as if the C3 carb plate etc fits the C1. Hope this makes sense. Many thanks. Keith

[@themowerman]

hi mate i did a video in another honda a gold one. i show how to do the spring in that video

[@robrusticwoodlandproducts6662]

Nice mowers, but I don’t think I know of any other mowers whose decks rot out as quick as those. Your mate will be happy though. 👍🍺

[@themowerman]

Rob Rusticwoodlandproducts yeah the izys do rust a lot. But if cleaned it will last

[@piee683]

Great job mick ,I bought a new izy lately, can I ask you does it sound normal to slightly hunt when running its auto choke,I dont want to sound fussy if I take it back to the dealer, thanks 👍

[@vexus1473]

Hi I need some help. I have a Briggs and Stratton 35 classic and need to remove the flywheel to replace the key. What size socket do I need?

[@Grahams-Grass]

Hey Mick I just picked up one of these... none runner ... cleaned the carb out and it starts up but wants to take off and detonate .. honestly I haven't put an sv150 coil on it ... love your thoughts if you could I've done a couple of videos on it . Not had a Honda before 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@iftikartaxis]

Brilliant video so many hondas about with corroded decks the engines are bullet proof so you've briught another to life

[@pkink100]

well done mick another great vid keep spreading the

[@themowerman]

pkink100 will do mate. Hope your well

[@rtalbot87]

Very helpful, but where are your safety glasses ?

[@themowerman]

Nice and safe in the draw

[@rtalbot87]

@@themowerman Hi Micks, Thanks for your quick reply. I am about to dismantle/rebuild my HRG415C3 SDE. A simple job, I know. Finally got the blade off, easy peasy. NOT. Mine is a self propelled, just to make it all that much easier! Thanks again.

[@biggedybiggedybong8032]

Just on with fitting a new deck to a 415c2 Izy... had the new deck blasted n powder coated. Biggest prob i find is getting grass boxes in decent nick...most are rotten.. the rest of the Izy range is generally easy to sort though. The one in your vid sounded a tad tappety?

[@themowerman]

Yeah the valves needed doing

[@mariavereeken6270]

where to find the part to replace the plastic cover underneath, above the knife, protecting the grass to go in the motor ?

[@themowerman]

On eBay would be the best place

[@Grahams-Grass]

Where are you getting these decks for £100 . . I've been looking for a 16" and the cheapest I can find on eBay is 😲 140 😭😭😭😲

[@MrMikegrouse]

What is the best way to measure the size of your deck.

[@themowerman]

The blade mate then add an inch

[@gsangha13gs]

I'm new subscriber, a really great informative channel. I'm hoping you could be so kind to help me a little as I'm on the market for a new lawn mower. The Izy keeps comming up as a strong option. Its for domestic use for 135 sqm lawn, any other recommendations you could suggest (far from an expert myself) also which hammerite did you coat the underside with, as if i do get an Izy, I take it good practice would be to coat the underside from new?

[@vexus1473]

Hi, I have the same mower as this and in looking to paint it the same colour, does anyone know where I can find the same colour as this? Thanks

[@mariavereeken6270]

waar kan ik onderdelen vinden om te herstellen?

[@Tubeteulu]

Hi Mick and Riley boy, love your videos, thank you. Can I ask you a question. I have a Honda Izzy and I’ve cleaned the carb, air filter etc and it starts first pull and runs nicely. Once it’s warm and I stop it then start again it’s hunting for about 30 seconds then it runs ok again. I’m at a loss, any ideas what it might be? Thanks in advance. Rob in Anglesey.

[@themowerman]

Yo yo .. sounds like a fuel delivery issue take the fuel pipe off the tank.. there should be a small long filter in the pipe/tank. Give that a clean and replace it. If that doesn't help then the carb will need another clean mate I would say

[@Tubeteulu]

@@themowerman Thank you so much for your speedy reply Mick. 👍👍

[@bradleyhatchen4786]

I know It might sound crazy would it be easier to remove the wheel just a idea

[@themowerman]

What do you mean mate

[@dennishiggins314]

Hi have u not heard of the lock down where we are u cannot go 1hour up the road and back doing your best for the NHS!!!!!!!!

[@mathewallen9312]

But essential as the guy who owns the honda needs it working to go earn his money what he cannot do from home @micks mowers is fully aware of the current situation but he is trying to help those in need and his friend luke i think mick said is clearly one of them in need to earn his living sorry for my language mick but seriously mate stop being suck a prick towards mick

[@themowerman]

Dennis Higgins what do you mean.

[@bentullett6068]

The new paint finish they use on the newer Izy mowers is completely different to the older models as it is in a dark grey with dimpled effect, which is similar to what mountfield used to put on their older mowers. They actually look a bit better as well. I think the older models didn't get enough paint hence why they rusted quicker than other steel deck mowers.

[@themowerman]

You may be right mate.. hope your good my friend

[@davecrtr5267]

Alcohol Honda's Izzy and I can't get his stydd how can I get started I've tried everything and my name's David Carter

[@themowerman]

Hi mate I don’t understand your comment how can I help

[@garyclifton2180]

Hi mick is it the blade that tells you the deck size just picked one up looks very big lol but revs high still got to look at it the deck look good the drive dont work

[@themowerman]

The deck mate will give you the size

[@garyclifton2180]

@@themowerman morning mick hope u dont mind me asking on my mower the pull cord is ready to snap it got left out last year iv seen you can buy a roll ur just like one bit is some thicker than others

[@themowerman]

@@garyclifton2180 hi mate you want 3mm pull cord

[@garyclifton2180]

@@themowerman thanks mick your a good un lol.

[@Pete.Ty1]

😊👍

[@marklobbett455]

Those decks are about £160+ now

[@themowerman]

Wow...

[@paulstir]

Hey Mick any chance you can do a video on a compression test on a Honda izy as I have one that’s brand new works very sweet but the reading is around 50 psi , I tested it on my stihl strimmer and that’s around 90 - 100psi , ( I’m baffled )

[@Mike-ig2zq]

Just a thought Paul, maybe its equipped with compression release and you won't get over 50 on compression test.

[@themowerman]

Hi mate. It could be your compression testing kit.. just a thought

[@themowerman]

Also the Honda may have a compression release valve

[@paulstir]

Yep it’s the compression release valve that’s the problem I have just found this out , thanks for the reply Mick it’s much appreciated mate

[@themowerman]

@@paulstir happy to help mate

[@DIYVariety]

Thanks old fart lol watching from canada

[@themowerman]

diy Heterogeneity lol hope you’re keeping safe

[@philipmoores5202]

Hi Mick I have a Honda Izy with a rotted deck. I have seen the decks on sale for £120. If I bought a new deck and serviced the engine etc, what could I expect to sell it for on an internet selling site

[@caseandherb11]

500 for new 16 inch.where u gettin your mowers

[@topklassphotography]

decks are near 150 on Ebay

[@themowerman]

£112 when he got it mate

[@topklassphotography]

@@themowerman yeah I think they go up with the seasons

[@Grahams-Grass]

I judt needing to see how you put the spring on the flap and you didn't show us 😯😦😦😦😭😭😭😭

[@themowerman]

Geeman it’s simple enough

[@Grahams-Grass]

@@themowerman after a walking away 3hrs later I cracked it 🖒🖒🖒

[@darrenfrost5775]

good job and good vid ,but that engine sounds awful , think it is well worn ,

[@themowerman]

Yeah its git some hours on it.when it let's go he will get me to stick another second hand one on it..

[@WV591]

to my ears RPM could be bumped up a bit ?

[@themowerman]

May be the sound this end it seemed to be fine

[@WV591]

@@themowerman there u go..

[@dixienormas4844]

Salvage the old sticker if u can because they look shite without one