Neglected Honda Harmony HRS216: Complete Service

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

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[@HobbyMotorDK]

A master class in how to get a mower back on it's feet / wheels 🙂 Thanks for the mention👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Any time Claus! I realized this was the epic shout out video too! Cheers!

[@BrucesShop]

That was great Stella. Still watching Spilled gas. I knew someone else spills fuel. LOL A classic repair.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

😁 Glad you enjoyed that Mr Bruce. Cheers!

[@richardmorse5307]

As a youngster I was assigned the unenviable task of cutting our lawn with a 1950’s style reel push mower and catcher. Perhaps you can appreciate my elation at getting my hands on the most basic Lawnboy rotary 2 cycle mower. I started an unprofitable lawn mowing service by pricing my services too low just to get the job. I was very impressed with the durability and reliability of this mower. The only problem I had was the debris blocking of the wire mesh air filter. Never did disassemble it properly so only ran intermittently. Eventually the deck broke and that ended my career. I used to clean this reusable filter, sharpen the blade and lubricate the mower. It was so basic you had to rewind the rope manually after every unsuccessful pull. I was always amazed and delighted by the modern self propelled mowers with the auto rewind features!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Things have changed for sure! Thanks for watching.

[@richardmorse5307]

Best and clearest photography so I can follow each removal, cleaning and reassembly step.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@richardmorse5307]

@@TheLawnmowerLadyYou have taught your viewers and myself a lot. Please keep posting!

[@VintageEngineRepairs]

Thank you for the shoutout! Great video as always - that has to be the biggest oil drain pan I have ever seen also, I still don’t understand how stale gas doesn’t smell horrific to you. Dealing with stale gas is the least enjoyable part of repairing engines to me!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I agree it smells rather awful, but not retching awful, LOL! Cheers Tom! ( That's actually a water heater drip pan, though with my frequent and epic BP moments, it does serve as a gigantic oil drain pan. Haha!)

[@raymondcampbell2346]

Good job Lawnmower Lady! Saved another Honda.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Cheers! Thank you for watching.

[@richardmorse5307]

My compliments to you for your meticulous attention to detail that is completely understandable. Now I’ll see if I can return a self propelled Craftsman to life after being in storage for over 2 years.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I have confidence in you! Cheers!

[@richardmorse5307]

@@TheLawnmowerLady Thank you!!

[@marshallgrads]

I would love to see a video or two with you displaying the tools of your trade and how you use them. The special screw driver, the tachometer, etc

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Do you mean the JIS screwdrivers I often mention? If so, I did a giveaway when I hit 1K subs and that was one of the giveaway prizes. More in depth info (ignore the giveaway parts): kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXiUlmZ5p8atnaM I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@garyclifton2180]

What can we say Stella you know your stuff always a pleasure to watch..x

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you Gary! I appreciate you watching.

[@garyclifton2180]

@@TheLawnmowerLady always a pleasure sweet lady.

[@Big_Johns]

Great video Stella, very concise and informative. 👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad you think so Mr John! Cheers!

[@Big_Johns]

Anytime Ms Stella 🙂

[@mgomez5606]

I use to mess up those screws till I saw a video of yours. Bought a J2 and has been a god send since.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Good move!

[@mgomez5606]

@@TheLawnmowerLady even the idle screw is the same?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@mgomez5606 On most models I see, yes, it's metal with a non-removable jet. Others have a plastic removable jet that often needs new O-rings.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Gee, that looked like most of the mowers I get in! 😂🔧👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Haha!

[@mattwickert736]

I am amazed that the main jet actually came out. I have had my fair share of them that I just left in because it was just going to strip the jet. If you want one of those cable removal tools, let me know. I 3D print them, and in my tiredness of the purple filament I was almost done with, printed about 20 of them lol. More than happy to shoot one over to you if you like!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks! I appreciate that. Cheers!

[@mgomez5606]

Matt, what does I look like?

[@johnrose132]

Thanks for the videos!! I work on small engines as a hobby & always learning from you! Thanks!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Great to hear!

[@robalexander7348]

Nice job Stella, your a handy mower lady, you got it running well again 👍 Au

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks 👍

[@1jantheman1]

Nicely done. Very informative and super editing. Your an awesome teacher. Thank you Bernie. LOL Yes I know your not Bernie but enjoy your humor.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I do appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@andersforrad]

Nice one - you rock Stella! Cheers 😀

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you! You too!

[@robertbrooks7936]

Thank you young lady, this is a great video. Very good explanation of the work you’re doing. I learned a lot.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@petefroud5308]

Great work Miss Steller.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you kindly Mr Pete!

[@Phife_Diggy]

It amazes me the state people let machines get to, I treat mine like babies though🤣

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Your machine will last many more seasons.

[@Kyle-bb9zp]

Can't believe it it fired up WOW

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Yep. A little TLC goes a long way

[@jimbrewer2893]

Nice restoration Stella!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jaimepadilla9548]

I always enjoy watching your videos. I been working on small engines from a while now but I always learn something new from watch you.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you very much!

[@dLLund]

ms LLL - thank you for posting. i enjoy watching your artistry. i admire your patience & good humor. - regards, dLL

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you so much!

[@alans.4658]

This Honda mower will outlast the new bat-tree mowers that are being sold in the big box stores now. Great video, thanks

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You got that right! Cheers!

[@barryewalt3250]

Great work Stella

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching!

[@swingbelly]

Hi Stella. As usual, when it comes to mower diagnostics and repair, you are simply the BEST! Your videos have greatly helped keep my machines running smoothly for years. Thank you.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you very much! That makes me very happy to know I have helped. Cheers!

[@gravelyman]

Good work Stella. It runs great 🔧👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks 👍

[@rickthelian2215]

That was a challenge 😊 Well done😊

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you Rick!

[@LewisMowersandBoats]

Got to love a Honda great show 😊

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You got that right!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that ultrasonic cleaner really worked well!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

There are a few tools I regret buying, but this is not one of those! Thanks for watching.

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

Have a great Independence Day🇺🇸

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You too! Cheers!

[@s1mp13m4n]

There is a trend with your repair video. That trend being that you use OEM or quality parts. I have found that OEM parts just work. No poor quality control issues. Also, nice job on taking the time to clean the OEM carb. Some folks might replace it with cheap low quality no name parts. I have found that in general, the cleaned or rebuilt OEM carb with be of higher quality than a no name knock off. Nice job.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you! I appreciate your comments. The OEM parts honestly don't add that much cost, and I don't want returns, if I cheap out on a few $$.

[@johnrose132]

Great video! Appreciate what you do! Great learning video!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it was helpful!

[@billbright1755]

If the carb bolts are installed in sequence with assembly then held up at slight angle it’s really easy to reinstall. The blower housing removed makes it even easier. Hondas are great mowers. Mine after many years of heavy use functions and appears as nearly new. It simply could not start easier or run better with just basic maintenance.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I agree, the older Hondas are well designed machines. The only complaint I see regularly (though not experienced myself) is the rocker arms on the valves tend to get bent out of shape, making adjust the valves on GCV 160-190 engines impossible without replacement. Thanks for watchin.

[@brantsmallenginerepairs]

Hey Stella. When i have those nuts that won't come off the recoil, i will try to tighten it first then try to loosen with impact gun. Doesn't work every time but probably 80% of the time. Might be worth a try. As always, great video with good commentary of exactly what you're doing.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You are so right! I forget if I tried that (probably,) but this gal sat out in the weather waaaaay too long. I appreciate you watching. Cheers Gerry!

[@lawrencecarroll2031]

Great video Stella!! I use 6m rod as well so much easier to assemble all the Honda paraphernalia!!.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Right on! It really is a timesaver.

[@alexmaness7930]

brilliant! super helpful, stella!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it was helpful!

[@EmoDKTsuchiya]

Subscribed to your channel yesterday after your video helped me fix my neighbors GCV170 🎉

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Yay! Glad to help. I appreciate you watching!

[@haneyoakie14]

170 needs repair already? Not a good sign

[@EmoDKTsuchiya]

@@haneyoakie14 Was never serviced since new. Engine would surge whilst not even cutting. Deep cleaned the carburetor and replaced gaskets. Now it runs smooth

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@EmoDKTsuchiya These machines do need at least some basic maintenance, that many folks won't bother to do. Glad you got yours going again.

[@gadasavideos8564]

I put a nut on the left threaded rod to hold tight while replacing the right one. Frees my hand which usually was slipping anyway

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Nice idea. I honestly never thought of that.

[@BADD400]

Great video. Fantastic job

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@donnagavin4539]

Great job!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@almclean4835]

Great job Stella. I fully agree, that mower wasn’t used last year

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You got that right! Cheers Mr Al !

[@mgomez5606]

I use a wire wheel on my drill to clean off the rust on the blade.

[@waynestefinashen239]

Yep you gotta contact Brandon to get one of his cable removal tools works 100% in seconds. Don't you hate it when removing the recoil those studs come out instead of the nut loosening off? Seems like the previous person torqued the nuts down with an impact gun i think Nylock nuts with a washer work better never have this issue. 100% a super neglected mower and i think your right the guy picks them off the street gets you to fix them then resells them for a profit. What do you think? Nice job Stella you even got to use it to cut the lawn with it and with a little spit and polish and red spray paint on the faded recoil it would look like new.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I suspect the previous person didn't do sh** except leave it out in the rain. That cable was rusted solid at the bottom there. This came from the RotoHoe guy BTW. No telling what the real story is... I appreciate you watching. Cheers Mr Wayne!

[@dLLund]

Thank you !

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Whoa! Thanks for supporting my channel. You're a great fan.

[@Kyle-bb9zp]

Least one thing no wet grass to clean out underneath

[@haneyoakie14]

38:50 that breather tube is a pain and is much easier if your right hand has fingers. But even then, it is difficult.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I can only imagine!

[@philliphall5198]

I’ve been prelubing the new cables with Napa silicone spray with the little tool Seems to last longer 😊

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I often do that, but the guy was chomping at the bit to pick up the mower, which as you can guess, he showed up 3 weeks later. Where is my ::rollingeyes:: emoji

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

Excellent Stella, really good video, and it sounded really good ( you did say you liked using petrol to clean things down, but a bit expensive using new fuel 🤣🤣)

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Great point! Though I'd feel guilty if a mower came back with fuel problems, even 1 year old ethanol-free. (The rest of that can went into my Pruis, LOL! Thanks for watching Nev!

[@ChuckisOutside]

Great video. Please be careful with the gasoline. Especially the hot gas from the ultrasonic cleaner. It’s so easy to ignite.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@marilynwitherell186]

Amazing, great job, P.S. I hope you charge the customer for new mower.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I wish! I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@Inisfad]

Thanks!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Oh wow! SUPER appreciation for you support of my channel. You ask great questions, and always have a unique perspective on so many of my topics. Cheers!

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍Thank you

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Welcome 👍 Cheers!

[@billbright1755]

Compressed air blowing on magnetic fly wheel and WD 40 all contacts and pickup coil they spark powerfully. New plug and air filter fresh quality oil and gas sharpened balanced blades clean fins and insure drive system ratcheting gear mechanical parts are correct and cables and belts in service order. Mine has seen so much use I replaced the four bald tires from trouble free service.

[@JohnKoutsavlis]

Hi Stella, Love your videos and appreciate your vast knowledge of small engines. I really liked your yellow spark tester. Can you please let me know where I can get one? Thanks, John

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I think I purchased directly from the distributor. I haven't found any on AMZN, etc . Google up "Trillium Spark Check'R" I appreciate you watching!

[@TecumsehRulesbcserk]

I haven’t seen a mower spew that much black smoke before, it almost looked like a diesel at that point

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I know. Right? Thanks for watching!

[@dfields9511]

29:29 what you drinking there . A Carburetor drink 😂😂😂 Maybe some day I can justify getting one of those cleaners machines

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Gin sort of has that hint of a pine tree, right?

[@vorhese]

Those studs are a godsend. These carbs are such a pain to reassemble. Why not just leave them in and use nuts? I wanna give you a tip from my world of vintage Triumph motorcycles. I use this stuff called Hylomar M on almost all my gaskets. It usually allows the components to pull apart without damaging the gaskets. It also works good at having questionable gaskets reseal. Or often, no gasket at all.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Good call on the Hylomar. I use Hylomar Blue on my antique Lambretta rebuilds, and it comes in very handy if a bit of gasket material sticks or tears on this lawn/garden equip. Most of the commercial Hondas and some of the newer models do have studs. I think the airbox might need to be modified or swapped out to use studs to keep from warping the airbox. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@philliphall5198]

That mowers been setting for 5 years, it’s covered in dirt and grass Only cleaning it got was the pickup ride lolo

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Haha!

[@brendahall7483]

Hi Stella, another great video. I just love your attention to detail. Where did you get your spark checker? It seems much easier to use than the standard kind. Can you provide a link? Keep up the good work.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

It's a great tool, but don't have a good online distribution system. I wish I had a good link for you. It's best to Google "Trillium Spark Check'R" and find someone who actually has it in stock. Their website mentions AMZN, but it's not there. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@robertmailhos8159]

It would be e if you had the lawn mower cable lubrication tool for your help with this matter of the cable lubrication

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Could be, but this was rusted solid at the lowest point, no amount of lube could fix that. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@TheLawnmowerLady that is a strange thing to have happen to this cable hopefully it is not expensive to replace it

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@robertmailhos8159 Not too bad. I think it's about $10 bucks on that AMZN link in the description.

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@TheLawnmowerLady thanks for the info on this cable young lady 💐🌹

[@Kyle-bb9zp]

Ngk. Or champion are good plugs

[@ronniethode8036]

Great job Bernie LOL

[@philliphall5198]

Dang how did they get it to bad shape in a few years 😮😮😮

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I think the guy was fibbing on me. No way that ran last year, or the year before, or before... I appreciate you watching.

[@tjsmith5477]

Thank you! Would it be possible to do one on a weed wacker?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I've got a few in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLscwXOlCLzlxo_dEcDTBgzz_2l1Hw-N6u Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@debrapugh1746]

great video showing your expertise in small engines. thanks for sharing. lawnmower lady, what mower do you suggest as a replacement to these hondas as honda stops making them this sept. ?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

That is a tough question. Lately my advice is to look for an older HRX (5-6 y.o. mower) Far superior machine. Parts will be available for a good while. I appreciate you watching.

[@mikebarton6391]

Nice vid as always! Where can I get that squeeze bottle with the brass spout for the homemade penetrating oil??

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

That's a Pressol 06864 125ml bottle. It seems they are readily available in Europe, but scarce in the States. I found mine on ebay. Another great suggestion from my good friend Tom, @vintageenginerepairs. Shipping can be very expensive, often a good deal can be found. I appreciate you watching.

[@philliphall5198]

Have you heard the news Honda has stopped sales for now because of the cam shaft problems with compression release plastic parts breaking Dealers can’t sale any now

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Interesting, I had not heard that!

[@lv2keepfit493]

Sub'd from Canada, great channel. I started with a couple Honda mower videos and I appreciate the break down and information. I have this similar mower but self propelled model/bagger. Do you have a video on governor adjustments for Honda mowers and maximum RPM ? I assume by your digital meter to keep it below 3200 rpm? Thanks !

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Awesome, thank you! I don't have a specific video on that, but I have enough dead engines laying about, that would make a good video. There's some complicated math based on blade length to determine maximum safe blade velocity, but math is hard, LOL. I suspect 3200 is just fine. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@artriumph]

Good video. Isn’t the emulsion tube supposed to have a couple of O rings on it?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Not on this style of carburetor. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@davea5150]

Nice lady 😊😊

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you! 😃

[@happyyardservice2914]

Where do the bottle for the bolt loosing stuff? That is exactly what I am looking for.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

It's a Pressol 06864 125ml bottle. Readily available in Europe, very rare in North America. Cheers!

[@happyyardservice2914]

@@TheLawnmowerLady Girl, that is the story of my life. Seems anything of high quality I have to order from England. LOL Thank you for the info. :)

[@FountainCityVol]

Would the stainless steel studs trick also help on the GX160 Honda engines? Getting ready to repair a pressure washer.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I know on a GC190 pressure washer, they could have been a bit longer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGjPl5mBfL-Nqac

[@sivucit]

hi at 5:03 you are using a bottle with brass connection to pour gas in intake. where did you bought that.. seems like it is available only in UK and Australia.. I see something in Amazon which is GEDORE 298-01 from amzon . like to see where u got it..

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I had to get mine from ebay. The item I purchased was Pressol 06864 Graisseur avec Laiton Bac 125ml It shipped from UK. As of writing this, there seems to be two sellers that list this, one with crazy expensive shipping to US, and the other with more reasonable shipping. I did have a bit of trouble with one of the three I purchased (it was defective) and went in a few circles with the seller before they finally gave me a partial refund. Thanks for watching.

[@haneyoakie14]

29:00 Bernie, er Stella, is your PineSol a 50/50 mix or straight PineSol, or something else? Great detailed video!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Tom! My mix is around 4:1 water:Pine-Sol. It rarely fails me.

[@haneyoakie14]

@@TheLawnmowerLady I use the Dollar Twenty Five Tree equivalent, PineGlo and don’t really measure except by eyeball and color. My original HF ultrasonic died, I bought a Vevor one that I like. Then my daughters bought me another HF one for Father’s Day. I might just keep the new HF as a backup, I hate to take it back because it was from the kids.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@haneyoakie14 Aww, that was sweet of them to do that :)

[@BSSMALLENGINES]

Woohoo a shout out from The Lawnmower Lady. Stella send me your address I will send you one of those tools

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Cheers Brandon. Thanks! I'll shoot you a DM.

[@philliphall5198]

Have you seen the new style It’s really faster and easier to use

[@mgomez5606]

Pine Sol works? My wife uses it.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

That's my go-to solution for near about everything.

[@JA-gx4hb]

So what was the final bill? Can't imagine it was worth it to get a pro to fix a mower in that bad of shape.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

It was more than the guy was expecting...

[@mgomez5606]

I hate those fuel line clamps.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I agree.

[@raymondcampbell2346]

Those stainless rods you got off Amazon, what was the length on them? Or did you have to cut them down?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I cut one of them in two, cleaned up the threads, and cut a slot with a Dremel tool on one end.

[@mgomez5606]

Can you use pine sol on ultrasonic cleaner?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmfLZmd5pciiqq8

[@Inisfad]

Now, here’s a mystery….with such a poorly maintained mower, you wouldn’t assume that the owner took the time to clean it when putting it away, or taking it for repair. But there is not a blade of grass under the deck…..????? I definitively think he picked this up off the side of the road…..

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I never thought about it like that, but you might have hit the nail on the head. I appreciate you watching!

[@davea5150]

Do you answer questions?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Sure!

[@coastalpoodlerescue]

😊😊👍👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@mgomez5606]

Mam, what state do you live?

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[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You put such a smile on my face!

[@ThePhatGuy1776]

Diesel works much better

[@Kyle-bb9zp]

Just put a new carb on it that looks awful

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

That too, but I try to show how to DIY repair, not just throw parts at a machine. Some of those cheap aftermarket carbs are hit and miss. That said Honda OEM carbs are surprisingly inexpensive.

[@paddyschannel217]

Great video …. Top draw standards of work too 👍🏻

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Many thanks

[@Ram14250]

That owner needs to be horse-whipped! Honda-mower abuser! Did the animal ever change the oil?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Especially with all the troubles with the newer Hondas. No doubt he never changed any oil.