Sharpen the Blade - Honda HRC216 Commercial Mower

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

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[@beakittelscherz5419]

Yay! Saturday Morning, Cuppa Coffee and TLL. Perfect👍😁☕

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Enjoy Ms Bea! I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@rickthelian2215]

Nice to see you Stella, have a great 2022

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you Mr Rick! You too! 🍻 Cheers!

[@TheRustyRooster]

Thank you Ma'am enjoyed the video

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

My pleasure Mr Rooster 😊

[@joeortiz3455]

miss watching you work ,hope all Is 👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Joe, I appreciate that.

[@lisag9081]

I have a HRX216 mower. I love it !!!! Im recently divorced so Its only me when things need fixed lol. I am so glad to have found your videos. I do not feel so intimidated being a women. Keep up the great work

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Right on! I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@WJCTechyman]

Interesting video. Thank you for the detail. I have a bench grinder and use it for sharpening. I also use it to wire wheel rust and debris off of the blade too.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@Hannahnezuko]

Great video, I learned something from there. Thank you ma’am.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You are so welcome. I appreciate you watching!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

awesome work.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@richardybanez9052]

Honda's Are.One Of The Best. Simply Know.The Gas Cap Is A Joke.Richard.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

The newer ones for sure Mr Richard ! Thanks for watching!

[@CompetentSalesUSA]

Thank you

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You're welcome

[@ninazeng6036]

Hi Stella Good job!

[@MachineryNation]

Awesome Stella 🤩

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you Mr James! Cheers! 😘

[@BADD400]

Great video

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks!

[@davidcurnutt9584]

Afternoon. Another great video!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr David! Cheers!

[@BrucesShop]

Strange as it may seem I like to see how other folks balance and sharpen a blade. Thanks Lawnmower Lady

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Hola, Mr Bruce! I'm right there with you, I'm always looking to learn something myself. Thank you for taking time from your vacation to watch! Cheers! 😀

[@MrTehudson]

as taryl would say and i totally agree it's not the space shuttle and i just use impact which in the wrong hands is not good and anyone that does need youtube videos for these types of tasks should follow you to a (T) love your videos keep on keeping on my dear

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Terry! Sticking to manufacturer's recommendations is not a bad idea, , and might even keep me out of trouble one day. 😇

[@MrTehudson]

@@TheLawnmowerLady oh yes definitely doing things right is always better but you and i being old souls at this have the touch meaning you could torque a bolt by feel and check with tool and be off marginal amount and could probably do half the stuff blind folded (do not actually do that) lol

[@cynthialangill6736]

Looking to buy more basic tools like ratchets for removing blades, a torque ratchet for installing and an angle grinder for sharpening. I am good with the very basics (spark plug, air filter, oil change and also cleaning a carb. What size ratchets 3/8’? How long a handle on the torque? Do I need different length ones? Any specifics on the angle grinder? Also finding I need some longer tools to reach some bolts? Basic questions but kind of getting into this late in the game and don’t have too many supportive guys to guide me. Love taking things apart and putting them back together- nothing sweeter than making something work that didn’t! I’ve been doing that with firearms but love the mowers and generators mostly as so many people have no idea or want to take the time to treat them right. Love your tool references and links- keep them coming. Thanks for all the videos. Cynthia

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Ms Cynthia! I think you can pick up some inexpensive, but not cheap torque wrenches by Husky or Tekton at your local HomeDepo store. a 3/8" 10-100ft/lbs and a 1/4" 50-150 in/lbs should cover most any small engine work for not a lot of money. Anymore is just too much to spend on tools for home use. I'd stick to brushless angle grinder if you are grinding indoors, no sparks to ignite fuel vapors. If you can afford to buy just the specific tools you need, not jumbo sets of tools you may never use, it is a better investment. I find more selection of individual hand tools (sockets, screwdrivers, etc) at places like NorthernTool and HomeDepo rather than places like HarborFR. That said, HarborFR does have some good tools like impact sockets, punches, chisels etc. I find most any work can be accomplished with 1/4 sockets and drivers on these small engines. A deep set of sockets is helpful, and stick to 6-pointed sockets if you can. 12-point sockets will round off nuts and bolts easier than 6-point. Most of my tools are metric, and cover SAE sizes most all the time. All this advice assumes you are in the US? Cheers!

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

Good job done Stella well done

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Nev! 👍

[@andersforrad]

Nice one Stella - great tool for locking the blade. Cheers!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Anders! It doesn't always do too well on MTD type of decks. But those shims help! Cheers! 😍

[@shorttrackaction.8217]

Another GR8 video @The Lawnmower Lady Your not Ken, or Alfred.(LoL) Thanks Stella 👍👍👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

😁 Thanks for watching!

[@edwardburke9181]

Nice one stella always safety first . great video Thank you.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Edward! I appreciate you watching 😀

[@Big_Johns]

Nice video and tutorial on blade removal and sharpening Ms Stella, looking forward to your next one ma'm. 👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you Mr John ! 👍

[@Big_Johns]

Anytime Ms Stella 🙂👍🏼

[@Turningwrenches85]

Great video as always stella cheers!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for the visit Mr John! 😀

[@Turningwrenches85]

@@TheLawnmowerLady your very welcome 😀

[@bobshelton2812]

That's the same way I do it, so it must be correct. I like the block of wood method, but a simple C-clamp will work well also. Thank you - good job, M'lady.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I'll have to remember the C-clamp thing. Great tip!

[@dr.lmsb4456]

Awesome job their Stella. 👍👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Doc! Cheers!

[@garygary8645]

Thank you for all your videos

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you for coming back to watch Mr Gary!😀

[@HobbyMotorDK]

Quality video as always - thanks Stella

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

My pleasure Mr Claus! Thank you for watching! Cheers!

[@brianmcglew2117]

Another great video Ms. Stella! Keep them videos coming…

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you mr Brian! Will do!

[@thebeardedstork432]

Thanks! Some people like to over complicate blade sharpening. This is simple and effective!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You're welcome!

[@haneyoakie14]

I love the video for several reasons. It is 5F in Flint Michigan right now and seeing the green grass and hearing the birds chirping is a welcome sound. Secondly, I didn’t have an angle grinder until recently when I purchased an auction lot that had a nice drill that I wanted and a bunch of other stuff including an angle grinder, older model Black & Decker from the days before B&D became a cheapie throw away brand. You have now shown me a possible use for it that I would not have thought of. Also, I had not seen the blade block device. I use block of wood method, but this is another option available. Thank you Lawnmower Lady!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Nice score on that grinder. You prolly can still get another set of motor brushes, I just bought a 60 grit flap disk to try out. Supposedly takes off material faster, but I suspect I'll need to replace it more often. That disk I use int this video is the one that came with this grinder, 3 years ago or so. Thanks for watching Mr Haney!

[@garyclifton2180]

Always learning of you Stella good stuff x

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad you stopped by Mr Gary! Cheers!

[@hickorystx]

Great video with rationale and good filming. Thank you 😊

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!

[@TLMD]

That thing is gonna cut like buttah! Great work Stella!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You got that right Sgt! Thanks for watching!

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Good vid on take the blade of keep up the good video on your channel thanks lee

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching Mr Lee!

[@RonaldJMacDonald]

Probably the most important safety precaution that you can take when doing your own repairs or maintenance on a lawnmower is to disconnect the spark plug wire before you do anything else. This is especially true when doing anything with the mower blade.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Yep! Thanks for watching.

[@bl9531]

Especially when turning the blade

[@trent8584]

Good job! As one of your other viewers said the ball bearing balancer Magna Balance Work Awesome ! But the one you use also gets the job done.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Yep Mr Trent. They are awesome, but a bit spendy. I appreciate you watching. Cheers

[@trent8584]

@@TheLawnmowerLady You might find a good deal on Ebay for a used one

[@joehead1294]

I like to use the pipe clamp feature on my bench vise to hold the blade. Mostly only the corner does any work on the blade. Don't know what makes those juices so corrosive but they are. Think blade balancing is really worth it? Well, keep your saw in the wood and your stick on the ice!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Great idea Mr Joe. My vice inside my little shop has those teeth, but this one outdoors does not. I had to move outside as everything in my shop became covered with a fine powder, and I figured breathing that dust in was no good for me either. I have gotten mowers with horrible vibration due to blade out of balance, Usually a chunk of metal broken off. It honestly doesn't add too much time to my sharpening. I appreciate you watching.

[@nashguy207]

I sharpened my blades for years with an angel Grinder they work great. I noticed the owner of that mower is not using Hondas twin blades I'm surprised they cut the clippings very fine. I like using a ball bearing blade balancer they are more accurate than the type you use. Keep up the great videos!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr Bob! The guy also special ordered this mower without the transmission. I honestly couldn't understand why. I've looked at those ball bearing balancers, they are nice!

[@joehead1294]

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[@wayneessar7489]

What is an Angel grinder? Is it a brand of angle grinder?

[@Inisfad]

What kind of disc did you use on the angle grinder? And if the blade isn’t exactly balanced, ie, if you had left it as it originally was with one side slightly heavier, how would that have affected the mower/cut? I love this channel….it’s geared toward the homeowner that wants to repair their small machinery, rather than some of the other channels who tend to give instructions suitable for full time mechanics. Thank you. Edit: I would think that using the 2x6 piece of wood is far better than that ‘blade stop’ thing. Kind of like inventing a better mouse trap that is a bit faulty…lol

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I really appreciate you watching and your comments Ms Inisfad. I'm glad to know my channel helps out. Someone else here mentioned a C-clamp would work great too as a blade stop. Hadn't thought of that I'm embarrassed to say ::facepalm:: A terribly unbalanced blade (this one was hardly at all) would cause vibrations that will eventually wear out things like the crank seal and all the oil could leak out. I think that disk is the one that came with that grinder, general purpose metal disc probably. I did just purchase a 60 grit flap disk to try out. Supposedly quicker to remove material. I'm dubious about the lifespan. I expect to be replacing it more often, That disk I use is 2-3 years old.

[@wallyallyn5473]

Are the tork specks on all HOND MOWER BLADES THE SAME??

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I don't look up the OM for every single one, but those I have state 43ft/lbs as the maximum torque. That said, I usually set mine to 45 (the usual torque for Briggs & Stratton engines) as it's easier to read on my torque wrench. If you want to be sure, google your model number and owners manual and you'll get the most accurate info. Thanks for watching.

[@henrymurawskibigdogrepair]

Great video lady we love your videos

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you Mr Hank! 😘

[@thebeardedstork432]

Dang, I hate it when you cut yer leg off! I mean, I got a spare one on the other side, but prefer to keep them both! LOL Nice job! Do you think it makes a difference to clean the blade before you put it on the balancer?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

LOL Mr B. Besides, you only use that spare one half the time anyways 😁 I do my best to scrape off all that grass juice cement off the blade before I put it on that balancer thingy. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@georgemyers6518]

Great video as always and great tutorial Stella. Please keep the videos coming

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you Mr George! Will do!

[@steveconroy1614]

Great tutorial thanks. May I suggest the spark lead should be disconnected for extra safety.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I did Mr Steve. I think I deleted that video segment in error, hence the big text across the screen just a few minutes in. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@hickorystx]

Nicely done! Like the torque wrench usage. Do you have a site you go to for torque specs for various makes of mowers? Do you have a shop manual like Chiltons or Haynes for references? Also, where do you get all the shirts with the various names??? You seem to have a whole bunch! It is just funny how you start each video clarifying what your name is not. Such an interesting personality!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I picked 45 ft/lbs based on several different models (Honda says 43, MTD says between 38-50). Most all the bolts are the same size and thread pitch on these walk-behind mowers. Often ride on and zero-turn typically are higher, and I do look those up. I have a lot more name tags than shirts: velcro is my friend :) Cheers!

[@almclean4835]

Very informative video. Glad to see no cucumbers were harmed in this video 🥒😁

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

😂😂😂

[@timd8470]

I also spray the underside of the deck with Fluid Film when I change the blade. Works wonders if you mow tall grass or wet grass. Nothing clogs up the deck.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

That's a great idea. Old farmer trick is to paint the underside of the deck with the oil just drained out. Thanks for watching!

[@swingbelly]

Good idea. When putting away my mowers for the winter, I coat the underside of the cleaned up deck with rust coverage paint. It dries rock hard and leaves a very smooth finish. Tried the oil trick BUT found that grass and debris always stuck to the oily surface. Many ways to skin a cat, though.

[@garseetr]

Can you turn over a rider to remove the blades?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I’ve seen some front wheel lift contraptions, but most folks remove the deck.

[@davidbabcock1231]

I’m not sure I’ve asked you this before but did you go to school to learn about small engines??

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr David, I did not. All self taught. I appreciate you watching!

[@davidbabcock1231]

@@TheLawnmowerLady I want to be able to self teach myself but I don’t have the space to work on mowers and stuff. I only live in an apartment but I’m still going to try to learn as much as I can and maybe do a side business or something

[@davidbabcock1231]

How about I come over and you can teach me the ways of the lawnmower lady lol

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@davidbabcock1231 You might have a long trip there. LOL. You can find free stuff on the side of the road to start messing with. There are so many great channels on YT to learn a lot.

[@robertmailhos8159]

Plus make sure to run the gas out of the carb and shut off the gas for we all knows gas in the oil is a bad thing for the oil and the engine will go out with a bang see you later young lafy😁

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Good advice! Cheers!

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@TheLawnmowerLady anytime young lady 💐 and be safe out there

[@jimbrewer2893]

Hi. Saw you on Chickanic's live chat. As I said, I'm here in Goldsboro. I don't have a commercial shop. Mostly work on friends stuff or word of mouth. Keeps me busy. Retired USAF and retired from a global specialized equipment company. When I retired from USAF, I worked for a friend in his shop for about six months. I'll keep in touch.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Jim! I'm not too far up the road. I do this because I enjoy helping others, and it keeps me busy too! It's a glorified hobby for me, and I love every minute of it, Cheers!

[@tmillerau]

If you are going to do a job... and then make a video of it - you should at least do it the best you can and not half arse 95 percent rubbish. Get it to a good edge... why would anyone take the effort to get the blades off then only partly sharpen.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching.

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[@swingbelly]

Hi Stella. As always, your videos are excellent. Especially like the one with "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" theme. Best regards, Norm.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!