Honda HRN216 Drive Belt Replacement # 22431-VR8-N03

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

If this video helped you, please consider clicking on the THANK$ button above 🙌 Watch this complete tune-up for the prior Honda GCV lawn mower: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emOleYaCo7N7bbc

[@joelvale8930]

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[@joelvale8930]

Like her experience

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@joelvale8930 Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@marvinarana-sw8bd]

what size is the belt

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@marvinarana-sw8bd amzn.to/4aiOh72 is the OEM Honda belt. Part No. 22431-VR8-N03

[@DB-qd7zl]

Thought I had an issue with my belt, until your vid made me look at why I could not spin my belt that should have no resistance. A piece of wood chip was caught into the motor pulley. Thanks. Thought I was going to have to replace a newish mowers belt, started to remove the housing. Again, thank you.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it helped. You are not the first person to say sticks or some other debris gets stuck in there. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@Maxson631]

Since Honda doesn’t give repair service you did showing on this video all the steps, thank you.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@Gingerwhale]

Great video. It was extremely useful when I was trying to figure out why the self-propelled system stopped working on a two year old Honda HRN216VKCA (Canada model). Following your procedure I discovered a 0,6 cm (1/4 inch) diameter branch wedged between the guide plate and the belt. Once the wood debris removed and the reinstall completed, the mower is again up and running. Your video gave me the knowledge (and courage) to tackle this job. BTW the blade and holder bolts on my mower are 9/16, not 14 mm. Take care.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Happy to help. Cheers!

[@cynthialangill6736]

Thanks. Great video. My neighbor and I bought one of these together so we share it - I love puttering around with mowers and always learn something from your videos - keep them coming. I’m a 65 yr old female and finally started doing small repairs and cleaning carbs. Nothing better than making something work again or better!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Your comment is music to my ears Ms Cynthia! I’m so happy to help. Thank you for watching!

[@LNRRidez]

That's awesome!!!

[@stephanm3032]

Thank you so much. I followed your directions and now my machine is up and running again. Such a clear guide.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Happy to help. Cheers!

[@Haltalza]

I purchased a new drive belt and installed it thanks to your simple instructions. I was not able to get the nut off of the pulley but I was able to slide it on without removing it. Thanks again! You are awesome!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it helped. Cheers!

[@The911nut]

Thanks LL, sure saved me time and money. My belt only lasted one season on the HRN, seemed to be made of recycled cloth. The pulley nut is 14 mm and not 13 mm. Could not have done it without your video.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it helped. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@djseely]

Should have watched your instructions -- for replacing the belt on my Honda HRN216 --first, instead of stubbornly thinking I could figure it out. Great video. VERY HELPFUL. Thank you!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it helped. Thanks Mr Dennis!

[@baldeagle242]

I have parts that I've been waiting on since October! Smart move on turning the adjustment all the way in to get the extra cable slack! Great tutorial on a not-so-quick and easy belt change. Great job my friend! Mow Happy!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you Mr Steve! It’s crazy that mower has been out since 2020, and only in the last few months have any parts diagrams gone live. I ranted about that in my video, but it wound up on the cutting room floor. I honestly wrestled with that baffle and blade adapter and decided it wasn’t worth the trouble. Thanks for your support, Cheers! 🥂

[@baldeagle242]

@@TheLawnmowerLadyI find myself laughing at myself reasonably often while I'm editing my rants out. I've often thought they may make for a good members-only video. 😁👍

[@tomgardner8423]

Oh my word! Tightening the cable is so counter-intuitive! I was trying to add tension and was actually loosening it. Thanks for the tip! Belt was fine, just a little stretched.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Awesome Mr Tom, glad you got it fixed!

[@Nick_Graham_Woodwork]

My drive belt started slipping yesterday. This helps so much because I couldn’t figure out how to get it out. And, even with a pulley puller that adapter doesn’t want to come off.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Happy to help. Cheers!

[@Allison-u6p]

Greetings!!! I got one of these mowers last year for $60brand new. It had been returned to Lowe's where my boyfriend works. The customer stated the self p r open option wouldn't work but the belt was perfect and in place. I turned it over to see what was "actually" happening under there. The belt was fine but loose. I watched this video and you loosened the belt wheel with the tensioner on the handle. I went to see if it was tight and sure enough it was completely loose. I tightened it up and it works perfectly. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! I have a Husqvqrna self propelled 6.75 model 96143001200. I paid $50 for it and was told it ran the year prior and had been under dry cover porch where it was when I picked it up. It won't start and I'm not sure what I need to do to get it going. I'm starting with a tune up. The funny thing is it has a plastic "key" on the handle I'm not sure what it does

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Happy to help. Sounds like that Husqvarna has or had an electric start. Unless the blade brake releases, the engine is still grounded out, like the dead man handle is not fully engaged. Hope this helps. Start with the basics: Spark, fuel, and air. You can tap all three by squirting a but of fuel into the throat of the carb. If it starts and runs for a second or two, you've pin-pointed your problem: fuel. I should do a video on this...

[@johnguerriere291]

I just got an Ego cordless, battery-powered self-propelled mower to eliminate gas engine maintenance. I'm 70-years-old now, and feeling it. So, I cleaned up the Honda to make it shine for photos on Internet selling sites. Then I started it and pushed the thumb-buttons, and NOTHING! No warning. Just suddenly no transmission. I think it's the belt, or at least I hope so, so thanks for your video. Hopefully, I can sell it for a good amount once I've fixed the problem. Shouldn't be a problem selling a lightly-used, 3-year-old Honda in very good shape. 👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I wish you the best. I hope my video helps you. Cheers!

[@riceburner4747]

U helped me enormously! I own an HRR216 & other videos have them with two bolts to loosen. Mine is like this one. Unhooking cable & swinging tranny around will help me alot. I loosened cover but your way is much slicker. I'm glad I did bc I super glue nuts & used anti-seize when I assembled. I'm 71, on a fixed income & I rent so I really appreciate not paying someone! 👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@scottharrison6836]

Great video, but there was one thing that I had to do differently. The most difficult part of the belt change for me was dealing with the fact that there was no way my hands would fit in there to remove/reconnect the cable, and more importantly the spring. The bracket holding the spring fell out while it was hanging loose, which seems like something that would happen to most people. And there is no way in the world I could get my fingers in there much less my hand to reinsert the backet. For a quick job, I spent 80% of the time trying to find a way to reconnect the spring and the cable without being able to reach either with my hands. But, when I removed the rotating liner, which you suggested not to do, I was able to reach through and access both easily. So for someone like myself with large hands, I most definitely recommend removing that as part of your process.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it worked out for you. When I did this repair, obviously that bracket didn't fall out on me, I didn't even realize it was a problem until some others asked about it. Quick look at parts diagram let me to where it should go. Maybe the tension on the cable was enough to not fall out? Thanks for watching.

[@Mike-l1b]

Ur video was very good. I took some of your clips and another provider and it worked fine Your tension release to the cable was amazing cause I too didn’t want to stretch the belt

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it helped. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@bomanicious]

God Bless America and shout-out to The Lawnmower Lady! I had plans to take my HRN216VKA mower to an authorized service center tomorrow to have their technicians determine why the self-propelled functionality wasn't working but, thanks to you, I was able to resolve my problem right away. The mower is "self-propelling" again.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Your comment is music to my ears Mr Chris. I'm so happy I could help. Cheers!

[@MarciaWinslow]

Thanks for your video. It was the only one I could find on this model mower. I am 69 years old and find it rewarding when I can handle fixing things on my own. I also use my mower as a brush hog lol.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching. I will say, there are better mowers out there to use as a bush hog. 😁 Cheers!

[@montecook5260]

The world needs more people like you, great video.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@frankcasendino8662]

Thanks for the tips. Just changed belt today, and removed everything underneath. Wish I watched earlier. It sure would have saved some time. Keep up the good work.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. I started to take all apart, and thought there must be an easier way. Cheers!

[@Subieboy58]

I have that mower i cut other people lawns to make money got it last year it has never let me down, I’ve taken care of it and it’s still going strong. Good job on the video and fixing the mower!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching. Honda has always made a superior product IMO, but they are getting cheaper in their execution these days. I wound up cutting out my commentary on those changes. I might make a video on that in the future. Cheers!

[@raymondcampbell2346]

@@TheLawnmowerLady Brea the Chickmachanic on her channel did a review on this HRN on it's short comings. Especially when using it as a mulcher. That clog up really bad and can actually throw the belt off.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@raymondcampbell2346 Thanks, I enjoy her videos. I made that review as promised, a few months before, of my impressions as well: Honda HRN216 Mower Review for 2022: Good? Bad? Ugly? kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5-8dqekfMycjsU I appreciate you watching.

[@neileisenberg2998]

Thanks!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Whoa! Thank you Mr Neil ! Cheers!

[@byronturnbow2189]

This is the only video that shows how to properly change a belt on this new model. I just got mine on and it works perfectly. There was a rock lodged in the pulley digging a groove. To adjust the cable length per Honda manual: With engine running start tightening down the nut until the mower barely creeps forward on its on. From that point reverse it 5 full turns and lock it down.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Byron! The manual had no info on how to change out the belt, but I missed that adjustment spec. A little bit of play in the handle works for me too. Cheers!

[@byronturnbow2189]

@@TheLawnmowerLady I actually found a service manual online. They have you taking the wheels off. Your method is much better.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@byronturnbow2189 that's cool you found the service manual. couldn't find one at the time (Aug 21) only the owners guide.

[@byronturnbow2189]

@@carolinatom756 yes

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@carolinatom756 I wish I knew. All I ever found online was the OM, and not a word about changing the belt.

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

You meet the nicest people 'fixing' on a Honda. Great job Stella. 👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Ha! Mr Ray. I remember those ads. They really had to market in the US against the likes of Vespa and Lambretta at the time.

[@kennethmelnychuk9737]

Watching this video makes me so glad that I bought a Honda clone push mower back in the day as simplicity has its advantages 😊

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I hear ya!

[@johnobiro5202]

39k views and only 1.1k likes ! What is up with people? I thought this video was. outstanding. Come on folks, appreciation where its due. 🔧👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks John! I'm just happy so many folks find my content useful. Cheers!

[@milfordtrethowan2474]

​@@TheLawnmowerLadyhow long does the belt last if your not bush hogging the poor thing I'm thinking of getting one before they go out of production.

[@jmb92555]

Greaat video. You rock Lawnmower Lady ;) I will add one thing. It may sound silly but I'm a long time lawn mower and small engine repairer and it still took me a couple of minutes to figure out. So: if you're working on getting that nut loose from the rear drive pulley and the tansmission won't rotate far enough to access the 6mm flat then just move the lever for the rear wheel height adjustment. Voila... all the room in the world. Also while I used a 6mm wrench I'd suggest vise-grips as shown in this video. My 6mm open end wanted to slip off the flat. I've installed belts (and drive cables) on other Honda shutter type mowers where you literally had to remove all the shutter parts. It is a PITA and makes the job take 3 times as long. This was a piece of cake. Thanks again LML!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You're right. I started taking those baffles off, and decided there must be an easier way. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@JRBird]

Thanks! I appreciate your help!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

And a SUPER thanks to you for watching my channel !

[@cindyvandermay7447]

Thank you! This was so informative; now I need to get my husband to watch the video; and yes, I m sure I broke my belt trying to mow my grass with a few small limbs in my way! My bad

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I hope you get it fixed soon. Glad to help. Cheers!

[@michaelvisser9191]

Thank you so much! I got the new belt and your video really helped me with changing it. I’m a fan!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Michael ! I appreciate you watching!

[@philliphall5198]

Better order a extra belt

[@SteveGergetz]

EXCELLENT VIDEO. Really, you did a wonderful job of explaining every step, and making it accessible to a common homeowner. SUGGESTION: I'm not positive, but I think that the only direction it's safe to tip that engine is towards the right (as if you were draining the oil) as you did in your video, and that tipping it other directions can lead to oil getting places in the engine it's not supposed to (or leaking out and making a mess). If I'm wrong, disregard this. If I'm right, I think that would be important to insert (text overlay?) into your video at that point around 1:52. ALSO, at 4:49 you put "13 mm spanner" text on the screen, but I just did mine (exact same mower as in this video) and it's actually a 14 mm. Anyway, thank you so much!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Unfortunately, that kind of editing is not possible on KZbin. I wish it was possible. Thanks for watching!

[@hackermusic3355]

Thanks for the video. I watched a couple of others that weren't so helpful before I found this one.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chefboyartty]

I have to replace my belt for this exact mower, ty so much! What i am gonna try is installing the belt around the blade adapter first then to the pully.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Report back pls. Someone else asked about this, and I figure it might be more difficult stuffing that belt in the other direction, unless you have tiny boneless hands and arms :) Thanks for watching!

[@kaidengames955]

Wow thank you so much!! Able to it ourselves w your help! They wanted $300 (2 hrs of labor) to do this

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Wow! I didn't even spend 2 hours, and I was moving a camera all around. 🙄

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad I could help. Cheers!

[@thomashamilton784]

Great video. Saved me the aggravation of trying to remove my blade adapter to change the belt.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Right on! I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@haneyoakie14]

Good job. Getting my video fix for repairs because I cannot do my own fixes until my hand heals. Keep’em coming

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Oh no Mr Haney! Hope you are on the mend. Cheers 🥂 Happy New Year 🎊

[@haneyoakie14]

@@TheLawnmowerLady Stella, thank you. Happy New Year to you also. Hand is going to take a while because I lost 3 finger tips in a snowblower auger.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@haneyoakie14 Ouch, ouch , ouch. I sort of know that feeling. I cut my thumb off in HS. Took a long time to heal

[@haneyoakie14]

@@TheLawnmowerLady no hitchhiking for you for a while, eh?

[@deanrsanders]

Thank you for this very good video. Everything worked to perfection and all the little tips you gave along the way were exactly right for my mower. The cable tension tip made getting the belt back around the housing very easy

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it helped Mr Dean! I appreciate you watching.

[@edwardburke9181]

Once again a well produced vidio with great lighting and tips for the layman cheers stella (The lawnmower lady)!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks again! Cheers!

[@Goodshaft]

GREAT Job There Lawnmower Lady...................That Honda is VERY well used!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

It is Mr Steve, Just got it back in. Guy hit a stump, tune-up video coming soon :)

[@WJCTechyman]

The surging could be it warming up due to the auto choke, but all of the Honda mowers I have had use a manual choke in the throttle control.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Nope, not this time. Stale fuel, sitting for well over three months.

[@rman8853]

Thanks for the great video, it certainly helps all of us. Just wanted to add a note on the transmission pulley - both sides of the pulley you'll notice a dimple protruding out along with holes. You need to align them so that they on opposite sides, 180 deg from each other. One dimple will set in a hole on the other pulley, and the same with the other side of the pulley. This is how they lock and align onto each other, if you do not do this, your pulley will not be aligned and will be wider on one side tat the other, and cause the belt to fluctuate. Thanks ALL

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Great tip. Thanks!

[@BillHartBtCarpetCare]

Great simplified video, You Rock Lawn Mower Lady!!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@PhilipRandolphREALTOR]

Thanks for the great video. Replaced a stretched belt myself - local Honda service center had 3 week wait to get looked at. KZbin Rocks! I have a channel myself for real estate.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Nice work! I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@nancynga6820]

Thanks LLady. I have a Honda HRR216. Very similar. Your way, removing the pulley, seems like a lot easier to change the belt than what is recommended. You didn't have to remove the plastic shroud. But the other way it wasn't necessary to remove the blades. I'll try it your way next time and see which is easier. I may get a third chance. The charm. LOL

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You got this Ms Nancy! Thanks for watching!

[@NewVisionLCS]

Schweeet Video Stella!! I had no idea those honda mowers used a drive belt system like that! Three months for just a drive belt is crazy!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr Blake! Happy New Year 🎊💃🏻🥂

[@NewVisionLCS]

@@TheLawnmowerLady Happy New Year's to you too 📣STEELLLAAAA!🤣👍🏼

[@glennsr.1082]

You are the best and I watched many videos on these mowers.I would guess you worked with your dad growing up.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Aww, thank you. Actually I think I got my mechanical chops from his Dad... PaPa Shorty. He was a mechanic working at a car shops in the 1930s-1950s. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@beargardenroad5469]

I’d bring my mower to to you but you just showed me how to do it . Plus you’re probably a long way away . Thank you .

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

😂🤣 Thanks for watching Mr Bear. Cheers!

[@garyclifton2180]

Nice job Stella you keep making them we will keep liking them x

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you Mr Gary. Cheers!

[@garyclifton2180]

@@TheLawnmowerLady pleasure Stella x

[@dannybeans7724]

PERFECT! Exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it helped! Cheers!

[@andriaparker2037]

Thankyou this helped a lot all fixed and running like a dream

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@andersforrad]

Nice video Stella - nice you finally got that thing running and the belt was delivered. Wish you a nice start of the year! Cheers!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Anders! Happy New Year. 🎊

[@Turningwrenches85]

Love how you explain the details on your videos. Such a shame that mower was used as a bushhog.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I know what you mean, sad to see good equipment getting beat up. Thanks for watching.

[@deanrsanders]

this is a great technique that I did not see on other videos...thanks for your expertise

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@TheRustyRooster]

Great job Stella, the patients that it took just for the belt alone

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Ha! Thanks mr Rooster! I did say many bad words, but they ended up on the cutting room floor. Cheers!

[@HalcyonDefense]

Such a great video - and the time stamp breakdowns with torque value right there in it........just top notch stuff here.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it helped ! I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@stumpyssmallengines]

another great fix Stella i bet you were glad to get that done

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I was Mr Stumpy. Getting old moving it in/out of my tiny shop. Thanks for watching!

[@retrorestore]

You deserve more Subs Stella, very well explained content.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you Mr Martin, I appreciate that. Cheers! I wish you the best in the New Year! 🥂

[@retrorestore]

@@TheLawnmowerLady No problem, Credit where credit is due.

[@almclean4835]

Good informative video Miss Stella. Please don’t say l don’t need special tools, my wife might hear you and start asking awkward questions 😁 Happy new year

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

😂 Mr Al ! Tell her special tools are always critical time savers. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@brianking1138]

That's newer than anything I've worked on yet. To bad he doesn't take care of it . Great fix!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Brian, I have enough video on the machine, while awaiting the drive belt, that I might do a video on the changes good/bad that Honda has made on these newer models.

[@smokeycanuck8058]

Excellent video, thanks. I'm looking at a Honda HRX which uses a "hydrostatic" transmission which I think works differently than the belt drive HRN. That said, yeah, if you use any lawnmower as a bush-hog, you'll have problems quick.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Yes it does! The "hydrostatic" part refers to shifting different gears (speeds) more smoothly. It still involves a belt. I appreciate you watching.

[@SollersScrappingandDiving]

Wishing you all the best for 2022!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you! Cheers to you too. 🥂🎊

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Great advice Stella! I never understand way people buy a high end mower and then treat it like a $119 Walmart throw away. Nice repair video. Happy New Year Stella! 🎉🇺🇸🎉Roger

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I don’t get it either Mr Roger. Happy New Year 🎊🥂

[@philliphall5198]

It’s not high but in price MTD are better and YOU can get parts for them at a fair price and in a few days

[@ZenithClarity]

I've had two of those same hondas. Very dissappointed in both! Both were treated very gently with hardly no hours before major problems. Junk, save your money!

[@josephburns-zd2kr]

Very well explained and done! Now I know, thank you!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jcolt84]

I just tried to start mine and it started making a knocking sound. We had some standing flood water around the bottom of the mower deck the other day so I wonder if that had something to do with the problem. I checked and the belt seemed a little bit loose for some reason but I don't think that the belt was broken because it worked just fine the last time I mowed with it. The plastic piece that sets a top. The mower deck seems a little bit loose. Also. I was able to jiggle it a little bit so I'm not sure if that has something to do with the problem. Anyways, thank you for making this video because it's certainly going to help me once I have the time to change the belt.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad to help. Knocking? Check your oil level. I appreciate you watching!

[@atlantajunglepythons1744]

First thing, I thought, "oh man, is she that perky always?!" Nah, just presenting a good face. Ya fixed the belt issue! Good deal. Hey, when I try to smile I'm in serious danger of breaking my face. Hrm, the belt is not such a simple job. Tku for the presentation.

[@atlantajunglepythons1744]

I was sure you'd have put a link to the parts diagram...as the Maytag of mowers, you prolly wouldn't lose any repair work to informed viewers....

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Haha! I try to be perky, but usually fail in person. LOL I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Any major parts house has all the diagrams online: jackssmallengines, partstree, repairclinic, proparts, etc. Cheers!

[@RevJerry999]

Just what I needed. There seems to be a good many changes from the HRR versions, so this saved me much unnecessary work, cussing and wondering why things just don't add up. Every bit of your instruction was needed to get the job done.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad to help. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@mharing]

Thanks for posting an Honda HRN wrenching. 🤙🏽

[@Inisfad]

Happy New Year and all good things to you for 2022! Thanks for your channel…it’s been a great help to me

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you Ms Inisfad! Happy New Year to you as well. 🥂🎉💃🏻

[@douglasminor2559]

It is the Honda auto choke that causes surging until engine temp rises enough to melt wax in choke actuator, not bad gas. The choke is closed and gradually opens as engine temp rises. Initial surging on cold start is completely normal.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

They do sometimes, but I can assure you, this was bad fuel left in this mower. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@donaldtownley7628]

Thanks so much. Great how to video and saved me a ton of time figuring stuff out. Blessings.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it helped! Cheers!

[@Big_Johns]

Very nice video Ms Lady, good to see you again and thanks for this useful info ma'm. 🙂👍🏼

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you Mr John! All best to you and the Missus in the New Years 🥂

[@burgwine8958]

Great video. This lawnmower is a monster. I use it to mulch leaves to dust. (If only that belt had a protective covering, eh?)

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I agree! Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@tomsqualitylawncare5945]

Enjoyed the video. Idea, while you had the belt out i would have measured it up and taken it to a belt replacement store or wherever they sell them and got an identical and or noted the size it was in comparison, then if another mower comes in you can buy the right size belt the next day and not wait and also you could have shown other viewers the belt size and they could go buy one quickly.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching. If the belt was not broken completely, I would have done that, but I had no idea if a chunk of belt was missing. Cheers!

[@tomsqualitylawncare5945]

@@TheLawnmowerLady Sorry I actually meant the new honda belt, before fitting it, go size it up against some new ones in a store and get it's size, so your prepared next time and also pass that size on to viewers if possible. I've got a three wheel edger with a 4hp honda, I never go to the original maker or mower shops, I go straight to a specialised machinist shop nearby who carrys a large range and also does those kevlar belts and the cogged v belts and a large range of pulleys, Would be interesting to see if a cogged v belt would run better on the honda given it's running on a tight circuit.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@tomsqualitylawncare5945 Ahhhhh, that makes sense.

[@whitneydee2200]

I followed advice on another video and detached the transmission spring.. and it flew off and I had to put the mower upright to get it to fall out. For the life of me I can’t find where to attach that other end to. My drive cable also will not reach to go back on.. so I’m going to try loosening it like you did and hope it will reattach!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

It's sort of a flattened Z-bend. look up behind the gearbox, and you will find a slot. Feed the end past the bend, and attach the spring. The spring tension holds it in place. Hope this helps.

[@whitneydee2200]

@@TheLawnmowerLady I found it!! Now I just can’t get it to stay in. It falls straight back out. I’m going to try and get it upright but right now I only have it on it’s side

[@Chickanic]

Customers think I am crazy when I tell them, "Sorry, but your mower was too new to be broken yet. I can't get the part!" LOL!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I know, right? I had a rant about Honda, but it didn't make it through edit. Happy New Year to you and Ron. Cheers! 🍻🎉

[@georgemyers6518]

Great video and great tutorial on that task. It sure is a shame to see a nice mower like that being mauled by its owner. Please keep the videos coming

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I sort of feel the same way Mr George. Thank you for watching. Cheers!

[@joeefsu6613]

This helped me a bunch thanks!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it helped!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you made that look really easy.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

The magic of editing 🤣 Cheers!

[@topconker2909]

Great info LL, enjoyed this one

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Phil. Hope to join your panel next weekend. Happy New Year 🎊💃🏻🥂

[@ricardomaduro2042]

Awesome .. just bought this model last season and love it so far. Thought for sure you were going to sharpen those blades :).

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I’m pretty sure I did sharpen the blade, but left it out of the video. I figure someone looking to replace the belt would rather stick to that topic. I did do a tune-up video on this same mower. That might be where I sharpen the blades. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@ricardomaduro2042]

Excellent I will go watch that one .. thanks a bunch

[@dloregon]

I have the exact same mower,, heard that changing the belt was a pain,,,wondering though,, why did you have to loosen the cable? Why not just leave the spring off the gear box and roll it forward, looks like it would do the same thing. Thank you for the video, lets me know what to look for if I ever have to change the belt on mine.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I loosened the cable tension to assist in getting the belt around the blade adapter. Thanks for watching.

[@anthonykujawa-wj6cr]

Wow, outstanding!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@khakuda]

I’m wondering if it would have been easier to start the belt on the other pulley and doing the transmission pulley last.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I think it would have been difficult due to little clearance for your hands/arms. Thanks for watching.

[@cunguyen53]

Thanks The Lawnmower Lady Could you please tell me what liquid you put in ultrasonic cleaner as you clean the carburetor your reply is appreciated

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Pine-Sol is my go to chemical. I find there is enough solvent qualities to dissolve all but the worst fuel varnishes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmfLZmd5pciiqq8 is all about my ultrasonic cleaner. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@cliffcowdell9760]

Happy New Year

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you Mr Cliff! Cheers!🥂🎉

[@JohnKoutsavlis]

Hi Stella, Great educational video. Just wondering however. . .Since you had the blades off anyway, why didn't you sharpen them? Too bad the owner has little respect for a great piece of equipment. Thanks for a great channel, John Koutsavlis

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr John! I actually did sharpen them, but I also tend to ramble on, off topic way too often. I agree about the lack of care. I really appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@francislang5075]

happy new year

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks, you too! Cheers! 🥂

[@bigsonslawncare]

I use to have the HRC216 that thing was a Tank I sold it only because of the weight the double blade system was nice also.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr Big! I still have HR215 commercial mower that I bought new, 22 years ago. Don't remember the last time I started it. Honda makes some quality products, and this new HRN mower is OK, but not as well made as the older ones. Cheers!

[@bigsonslawncare]

@@TheLawnmowerLady 💪🏽Subbed!

[@kevinswann9772]

Stella thanks for the stellar vid! I have the same mower. The belt burned and shredded while I was mowing on a hill. When I took the belt out the spring and bracket that attaches to the mower fell out. Not sure how to get the bracket back in place? Do you have any experience with that? thanks for your help!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

It's an awful design, there's a slot that the tab slides into, and then it angles in past the dog-leg bend. Tension is what keeps it on.

[@kevinswann9772]

Thanks I have been looking for It. I was hoping it wasn't broken or have to take it all apart. I will keep on looking.

[@johnstevens6443]

@@TheLawnmowerLady YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER!!! I must have looked for a hour.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@johnstevens6443 Glad to help! I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@randi740]

Great job Girl!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@Synchrimedia]

thanks for the helpful video. i just bought a new HLN today and after reading some of the bad reviews on the Home Depot site, I was wondering if you had any experience with the engine surging, oil leaks, hard to pull starting handle, or transmission problems that have been mentioned? they only give you 30 days to return to store, so now I'm a bit leery that I'll run into some problems after using it for a month. People don't seem to like Honda's service either. People have said they had surging problems even always using clean gas and Honda won't cover any carburetor issues. just hoping I didn't buy a $550 piece of junk!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

If it were me, I'd return the machine for a refund and look for a good HRX from a few years ago on CL or FB marketplace. That HRX is a far superior machine, better wheels, bearings, cables, etc. I personally have only dealt with broken belt. Poor baffle design allows trash to derail the belt. Like you, I've read a lot of poor reviews.

[@Synchrimedia]

@@TheLawnmowerLady thanks.

[@darylw1577]

Great video, you’re Awesome!!!! Appreciate your knowledge thank you !!!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@jonathanloyd4066]

Thank you for the tutorial. I need to replace my belt this evening. I also may need to adjust the drive cable. Do you have a video for that? Is it the same procedure as the model sold immediately before this one? Thanks.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

It's the same adjusters I showed in this video. If you need the drive to engage sooner, lengthen the outer cable (show more threads) If it engages too fast, shorten the outer cable. I hope that helps! Cheers Mr Jonathan!

[@jeffwible8883]

The spring mechanism on top of the rear wheel assembly. It came off completely when i worked on this belt replacement. It has the spring and a plate on the other end. I cannot figure out how that spring is put back on properly? Any suggestions or help on that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You will find a slot in the deck, sort of behind the transmission that the flat part fits, insert it till you hit the bend and turn it 90 deg following the dog-leg bend. Tension on the spring/cable is what keeps it place. Hope this helps.

[@davidladd6266]

Hi, thank you for providing this video. It really helped me to replace my belt. But, I decided o take the trans Spring off the relieve the tension and the spring and short bracket fell out. I could not find where that small bracket went, looked for a very long time. Then I rewatched our video and I saw where the bracket could be. I found a slot where the bracket could go, but it would not stay in place. What keeps that bracket from falling out so. Can hook up the spring on the trans bracket ams?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Several folks has asked about this. I don't have this mower anymore, but you should see a slot, it's pretty well hidden, where that return spring bracket attaches. Thanks for watching.

[@markloveder3392]

Happy new year, great video, thank you. Keep them coming

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr Mark! Happy New Year to you too. Cheers! 🥳🥂🎉

[@McDowellCountyYoungLife]

I own this and the self propel went out after one year of ownership. It is not engaging at all but i think the drive belt is fine. Have you worked on the self propel aspect of this Honda? Thanks for this video that taught me so much already!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I have not on this mower. Several folks report any debris that gets in there, stops the drive: sticks, twigs, rocks, etc. Get both wheels off the ground, and turn the pulley by hand. The two ends of that axle should turn, and thereby the wheels. If not, you might have an issue with the transmission, or the wheels. Looking at the parts diagram, it doesn't seem you need to put tension on that lever where the cable attaches to engage something inside the gearbox. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@appleztooranges]

I replaced my thermowax on my Honda hrx217hya. Was 8-10 pulls now seems to be 2-4 pulls. Does temperature help with these mowers? I’m starting it in 40-50 degrees f weather. If it’s under a certain temperature Is it more difficult to start?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I honestly don't know. Maybe try adjusting the RPM? They often come from the factory with a low RPM, and check the free-play on the drive handle. If there is not enough free play, that belt is partially engaging the crankshaft and putting a load on the engine.

[@JRBird]

Thanks so much for the video. As an engineer, I can repair a lot of things ... but maybe not so good when it comes to mowers. I'm scratching my head on where the return spring connects. I'm holding a small bracket that fell while I was working but for the life of me- I can't see where it goes. Sigh .....

[@JRBird]

BTW .. the part is HON-22455-VR8-N00 in case anyone can help.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You'll see a slot up behind that pulley. It goes in at an angle and when you straighten it out, the spring tension holds it in the slot. I didn't show that in the video because that spring never went slack to allow it to fall out. Hope this helps.

[@JRBird]

@@TheLawnmowerLady Thank you so much! I knew it had to be a slot and tension from the looks of the part. I saw it clear as day when I tilted the mower the opposite way that I did the work.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@JRBird Happy to help!