Honda Mower HRN216 "Replace Belt" Easy Self Propel DIY Fix

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Replace belt on Honda mower. HRN216 and others. The easy way. Easy DIY repair.
Quick and easy repair to fix Smart Drive Self Propel. Step by step instructions.
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@MCHorner 11 ай бұрын

This was the fourth video that I watched on belt replacement for a Honda mower. Yours was by far the best and the only one that avoided removal of the plastic guard guard. Thanks

@IFIXIT4U 11 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@paulkelly5309 3 ай бұрын

Totally agree! Thank you!

@guymann4016 Ай бұрын

Thanks for being straightforward. No jackin around or filler. Refreshing to watch.

@jonathan_morgan_st 3 ай бұрын

This guy need to make a tutorial on how to make a tutorial, damn best self repair video on anything I've ever looked at

@IFIXIT4U 3 ай бұрын

Thank you sir. Exactly what I thought. Lol.

@alfreds.3023 3 ай бұрын

well said. seems like 99% of such tutorials are filled with irrelevant information. this guy just provided the exact information we need. and the socket sizes as a bonus!

@GEEllison 2 ай бұрын

This method is what I'm going to do. Zero plastic removal. PERFECT ! Why take off anymore than need be. I've got mowing to do or I wouldn't have found this excellent video !! Thank YOU

@IFIXIT4U 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@mrpep1976 Ай бұрын

This video saved me, I was cutting the lawn and the drive stopped working so I was going to take it back since I just bought it but I was out of my 30 days. I registered to warranty and they wanted $49 to look at and anything additional if warranty didn’t cover. I watched this and took it apart and it was a little piece of a stick that jammed the belt. Thanks for this.

@edmondor5408 29 күн бұрын

That was the best, most straightforward video for how to change the belt. Good job!

@IFIXIT4U 29 күн бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@julianchung9215 Ай бұрын

Been going through vids regarding belt replacement, yours by far is the best!

@IFIXIT4U 29 күн бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@mode1charlie170 Ай бұрын

Obviously a professional…….thanks man that was great!

@prestonrenify 11 ай бұрын

I've been waiting for the simplest DIY fix. Sir...I thank you. Now I can repair my self propel function. Kudos to you.

@IFIXIT4U 11 ай бұрын

Glad to help. Thank you.

@markw4820 22 күн бұрын

I wish I’d seen this before I did the belt swap. That was easy. I’ll keep this in mind.

@BrittyJo87 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video!! It’s so helpful! I felt like I had to go buy a new mower so I went to the store thinking I can’t fix it🤷‍♀️. The same mower I have is now $549🙈 this has given me the confidence to maintain it myself!!

@IFIXIT4U 4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@parthasaradhij 2 ай бұрын

Very helpful. Just followed what you said and I was able to change the belt. Many other videos are asking the deck to be opened, which was not necessary as per your tip. Thank you! One struggle I had was to keep the cable back to the hook. It was very tight and was not going inside the metal hook.

@IFIXIT4U 2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@thecrazylifeofafrazier61 4 ай бұрын

You were the only video that mentioned pulling the throttle cable off to allow the transmission to swing down to access the pulley. This was the key to allowing me to successfully get the 2 piece pulley apart. So much simpler than trying to blindly put on a crescent wrench and socket as I saw in other videos. Thanks!

@IFIXIT4U 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@rmar7081 4 ай бұрын

The video was awesome! It only took me 30mins or so. I waited three weeks for the belt. I think they used a rowboat from Japan. Thank so much. That was so nice of you.

@IFIXIT4U 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@asimplehorseman4648 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. My neighbors mower appreciates it.

@jonathansoto9815 3 ай бұрын

This video should have millions of views. Straight to the point and clear easy steps. I easily fixed my mower using your very helpful video. Thank you sir.

@IFIXIT4U 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@marknye51.thefixitguy 3 ай бұрын

great video. i've been doing small engine repair for almost 40 years and your video is one of the best I've seen. I moved to Oahu Hawaii and now work on alot of Hondas. Always something going on with them. Hopefully the only issue is the belt. I haven't looked at it yet but the engine works great but it just won't move.

@IFIXIT4U 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@TonyGibson-gk6vi 3 ай бұрын

Hey bud, just wanted to say thank you for sharing this video with us, just changed mine today and you made it so easy, again thank you. Great video, very knowledgeable and easy to understand.

@IFIXIT4U 3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped. Thank you.

@BG-eq5mt 23 күн бұрын

amazing and easy video - thank you!

@IFIXIT4U 17 күн бұрын

You're very welcome!

@ackack1 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see you posting again. Your videos are some of the best.

@IFIXIT4U Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thank you

@stevenstrumlauf Ай бұрын

A+ I tried to figure this out myself and it was hopeless. After your video I knew exactly how to replace the belt.Thanks!

@tpack670 5 ай бұрын

Great explanation. Much simpler than other videos. Thank you much.

@IFIXIT4U 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@robbflynn4325 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. Liked how easy it was for you to get off the hub assembly! In the end I resorted to using my harmonic balancer. The hub was on there so tight it bent the frame but it was a cheapo chinese one and I will try and bend back straight. Will definitely be adding some anti seize on the hub when I put it together!

@surfmorworkless 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, this video saved me some money and I was able to use my tools to fix the issue on my own. Thank you very much.

@IFIXIT4U 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@user-oo7vm5vu6r 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video, clear and quick walkthrough of all the steps with helpful tips

@IFIXIT4U 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

@canitbe4real 17 күн бұрын

One of the best DIY videos I've seen -thank you, sir!

@IFIXIT4U 17 күн бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@hotchihuahua1546 11 ай бұрын

Good job sir , you explained it like a pro !

@IFIXIT4U 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! Thank you!

@columbusobanner5042 Ай бұрын

Thank you! Now I can replace my belt when needed! Praise the Lord!

@scootch7 Ай бұрын

Love this! Hardest part for me was getting that belt back on the blade pulley

@garykolbo7228 2 ай бұрын

Great Video. Very detailed. Nice to see someone still using a speed wrench. You may have wanted to check the blade for sharping since you had it off anyway. Other than that, this video will sure help out the next guy or gal when they run into the same problem you had.

@IFIXIT4U 2 ай бұрын

Cool, thanks

@conorl2839 11 ай бұрын

Great and easy explanation. Fixed mine

@IFIXIT4U 11 ай бұрын

Thank you

@alfredlyman2628 Жыл бұрын

Finally some one that does it the smart way awesome

@IFIXIT4U Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@AtomicBullz 2 ай бұрын

Excellent and very helpful video! Thank you!

@IFIXIT4U 2 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! Thank you.

@dannyboylan2342 3 ай бұрын

Very helpful and made this a breeze... Thank you!!!

@IFIXIT4U 3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@diggyrat 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I have this same make/model lawnmower, and this looks super easy😁

@IFIXIT4U 2 ай бұрын

You bet!

@mannycarrasquillo6910 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you, Sir.

@IFIXIT4U 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@crisprtalk6963 2 ай бұрын

saved me a ton of time! thank you.

@IFIXIT4U 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@stevezelev7008 4 ай бұрын

....I started taking off the plastic shroud. Then, thought to look up a video. THANK YOU!

@IFIXIT4U 4 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@martycroll8763 Жыл бұрын

So simple thanks !

@IFIXIT4U Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks!

@han36solo 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic video! Thanks!

@IFIXIT4U 10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thank you

@robertreiman9328 3 ай бұрын

Worked like a charm...Thanks...my only issue was getting rhe cable off and back on. Gotta slide from the bottom to take off and insert that top into the notch and then slide the bottom on. Piece of cake amd thanks for the $$$ saved.

@IFIXIT4U 2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@MrLike2surf 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your tip.

@BandLoverForEver511 9 ай бұрын

Great video, much appreciated.

@IFIXIT4U 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@michaelpatton5012 4 ай бұрын

You are the man. Great video

@IFIXIT4U 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@sayrecat1171 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, worked like a charm.

@IFIXIT4U 3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@john12334 6 ай бұрын

Thank you wonderful video

@IFIXIT4U 6 ай бұрын

So nice of you

@chriskautz439 2 ай бұрын

Very nicely done video!! Thanks sir!!

@IFIXIT4U 2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thank you.

@timothybreshears5987 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Watched another video first and was wondering what he tool the plastic crap off. Gonna do it your way.

@IFIXIT4U Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@edmondor5408 16 күн бұрын

Just one tip: if you reach under there and the belt won’t move then it’s either pinched in the pulley, off the pulley, has a stick stuck, etc. You should be able to turn the belt easily using your hands.

@rhollyday 2 ай бұрын

Excellent! Don't have to scatter the whole mower. Brains wins again

@blakhawkdown2029 Жыл бұрын

Simply put perfect

@IFIXIT4U Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TheMuqtadirHakeem 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video!!! Thanks!

@IFIXIT4U 2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@medeek 6 ай бұрын

Thanks

@markiki77 3 ай бұрын

Excellent work thank Sr

@IFIXIT4U 3 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

@kevinmelendez6553 11 ай бұрын

Found a piece of wood stuck between pully and belt. Now working. But now I know how to replace belt if needed.

@Mulerider4Life 4 ай бұрын

Same except it was a rock for me.

@michaelschaefer3124 Жыл бұрын

Great video..thanks

@IFIXIT4U Жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@MrSw9guy Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@IFIXIT4U Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@josephkavanagh4206 10 ай бұрын

genius level!

@IFIXIT4U 10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@rayjimenez3265 7 ай бұрын

Very simple. The easiest way so far.

@IFIXIT4U 7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@bwarren-lc7tw 3 ай бұрын

Are mowers these days just garbage? I think i paid almost 500 dollars for this mower at home depot. I have only had it only 2 years. Half acre i cut. Every two weeks in spring and summer. Carb has already gummed up that i had to fix and now the self propel is out. Never had a mower i have to fix so much. Thank you for the video. It is very helpful.

@DKLabs99 3 ай бұрын

I’ve had mine since 2016 and no issues. I use ethanol free gas though

@cjbiron77 3 ай бұрын

Some states only sell fuel with ethanol now, it's terrible for small engines

@ThaddeusJBrown Ай бұрын

Trick for the carb is to run it out of gas at the end of the summer for winter storage. Start the mower, turn the fuel valve off on the side to cut gas from going to the carb. Let it run till it dies. Try and restart and do that till it won't restart. Then dump the remaining fuel out of the mower. Then go ahead and store it. For the self propelled I'm not sure as I have never had an issue from it. I find these Honda are abit slower then I like though.

@michaelrobinson414 4 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@IFIXIT4U 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you

@ddhhayes 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍

@IFIXIT4U 2 ай бұрын

Thank you sir!

@charlese.gibsoni5786 8 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

@IFIXIT4U 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@pulsar0net 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Only real issue I had was socket wouldn't fit over hub bolt--had to remove blades. Hub didn't "slide" off as easy as yours. Impact wrench a must. Pay attention feeding belt back through to center to not get a twist in it. Should be obvious if you do; belt probably won't go onto center pulley unless you really really force it 🙂

@IFIXIT4U 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@gregs.2821 10 ай бұрын

SOLID, very efficient labor reduction .

@IFIXIT4U 10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@moazzamkhan7510 10 ай бұрын

Wow you made it so simple for novices like myself. Have you seen smoke coming out of transmission when you engage self propelled lever? Self propel control has gotten a little stiff. I can mow without engaging the self propelled lever just fine but when I do use it there is smoke coming from the back left hand side where the transmission is. you have any idea what is wrong?

@jasperfant1547 8 күн бұрын

This video is great and makes the change easy. But I dislodged the spring and bracket when I was putting it back on, I cannot figure out how to undo it. Any tips?

@teddyhernandez7259 2 ай бұрын

You are good

@IFIXIT4U 2 ай бұрын

Lol. Thank you.

@mg8718 4 ай бұрын

thanks

@IFIXIT4U 4 ай бұрын

Welcome

@chrischrestensen3885 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you for the links too🍺. The ole 'Ho' sure needs a lil bathin' though.

@IFIXIT4U Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@aoe2geek 16 күн бұрын

Hi there. Thanks to your video I was able to replace my belt. Only problem is, that wasn’t the issue. It seems that the belt is too loose. I noticed some damage on the old belt and thought that might be the issue but it looks like it’s not that. I didn’t see an obvious way to tighten the tension, any idea what I could do or check to fix it? Thanks

@CleveIndians Жыл бұрын

Directions were perfection!! Thank you

@IFIXIT4U Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you!

@CleveIndians Жыл бұрын

@@IFIXIT4U I'm still having an issue after replacing the belt. The self propell wants to engage but wont. It smells like burning rubber and my engine sounds like it wants to stall out

@IFIXIT4U Жыл бұрын

@@CleveIndians Sounds like your transmission may be locked up. The pulley on it should spin easy. Not common but it does happen.

@CleveIndians Жыл бұрын

@@IFIXIT4U thank you

@volt8684 3 ай бұрын

Great thanks no plastic removal

@patrickrossi7279 10 ай бұрын

Your a good nieghbor!

@IFIXIT4U 10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@danielmagdaleno7099 6 ай бұрын

Hey, I was just working on one. I didn't know you didn't have to take the transmission all the way out anyway while I was working on mine I put everything back together and tested it was working fine and later during the day I went to start it up again and the right side wheel wasn't spinning any clue why?

@Hutvic15 3 ай бұрын

you're a bad man as in good !

@IFIXIT4U 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@thtdudenamdbilly Ай бұрын

My mower today became very hard go press and engage the the self propel. If i tried it i would smell a rubber burning smell. Should i attempt this repair or is it something else?

@jonnydeutch93 3 ай бұрын

Great video! Im having an issue where the mower squeaks when i use the self propell any clues on what it could be? Thanks!

@IFIXIT4U 3 ай бұрын

Hmmmm... Did you have a mouse in your pocket? Lol. I would take a oil squirt can and oil your wheel bearings, axles and anything that moves. Thank you sir.

@mg8718 4 ай бұрын

Can you show us how to adjust the drive engage cable? Sometimes the wheels spin buy stop when they hit the ground.

@IFIXIT4U 4 ай бұрын

I will do a video on that when I get time. Thanks.

@RickeyYoouTube 10 ай бұрын

I can't get the (hub) {the device that the blade screw into) to release from the rod. I used heat, rubber hammer etc... Any suggestions?

@jeremyshedlock4617 8 ай бұрын

Same here, did you end up figuring out how to?

@sarahmccorkle9029 4 ай бұрын

Your video is so good but I can’t get that center bolt off! I’ve tried with my drill and with a socket wrench and that thing won’t budge. Tried wd40 and still having no luck. Do you have any suggestions? I know I could do it if I could just get the bolt off!! 😭

@IFIXIT4U 4 ай бұрын

I use a DeWalt DCF894 Impact. Thank you. See the video. kzfaq.info3xfg017Sumo?si=rviG26c-Nx3K0z-U

@fabianbarreiro5682 10 ай бұрын

Hola, buen dia. He visto por ahi que Honda saco o suspendio la venta de estos modelos de mercado, porque venian con un problemas en un conjunto de levas, creo, que hacia que en el arranque no dejaba salir la admision de gases, y eso requeria mucha fuerza al tirar de la cuerda de arranque, ud sabe algo de eso? gracias, saludos

@IFIXIT4U 10 ай бұрын

Yes. Honda has a problem with the cam on this engine. Honda will fix it under warranty. Contact your local authorized Honda mower service center as soon as possible. Thank you.

@johnphalmos750 11 ай бұрын

We have had our Honda for about 6 months now and the belt seems extremely loose...if I lift wheels off and engage transmission wheels will spin but not enough torque to pull when on ground...would this not be covered in Honda warranty at least send you a new belt?

@IFIXIT4U 11 ай бұрын

Most OEMs will not warranty belts because they are normal wear parts. Going back to the place of purchase for help asap when a problem comes up is your best chance. They may cover the belt if there was another issue causing the belt to slip. Like a bad engage cable or stuck wheels etc. Thank you and good luck.

@johnkendrick468 2 ай бұрын

On my HRX217 the belt runs between the mulch/bag lever. I can't remove/install a new belt without finding a way to remove that. Any suggestions?

@IFIXIT4U 2 ай бұрын

I did one of those the other day. Completely different animal. Yes you will have to remove some of the plastic parts etc. Not any easy job but its not complicated either. Good luck.

@dwayne6381 4 ай бұрын

The center bolt that’s holding the blade and everything on is not coming off. I’m turning it but it’s freely spinning without coming off. Can you help? Thank you.

@IFIXIT4U 4 ай бұрын

Try taking the 2 blade bolts (14mm) off and see if that helps. Thank you.

@MrLike2surf 2 ай бұрын

I cannot get the blade hub assembly to come loose from the shaft. And, the cable won't come off of the transmission arm either. You must have already had it apart just before you made this video. Any tips to get the hub off and the cable off as you did?

@IFIXIT4U 2 ай бұрын

Soak it with penetrating fluid like WD-40. Sometimes it happens. A small cheap puller may get it off. Good luck.

@J4BB4WOCK33 11 ай бұрын

Did you drain gas and oil before putting the mower in that position?

@IFIXIT4U 11 ай бұрын

If you follow the instructions in the video you do not need to drain the gas and oil. Thank you.

@marvinarana-sw8bd 3 ай бұрын

what size is the belt

@alexharrison1171 3 ай бұрын

I can’t seem to get the whole blade assembly off. I pull the blades off and the bracket they are attached to doesn’t slide off. Any suggestions? Going to try pb blaster and a rubber mallet.

@bryansweetnam1493 3 ай бұрын

Couldn't get mine off either, was able to rotate the blade brackets to free the belt. Now I've got to figure out how to get the best that changes from mulch to bag out of the way

@alexharrison1171 3 ай бұрын

I got the blades off and started messing with getting new belt on. Realized some mulch was the culprit, but I already cut the belt off. Pb blaster and a rubber mallet got the rest of the assembly off!

@mgomez5606 6 ай бұрын

I never see anyone grease the shaft before installing the blade adapter. They rust and is hard to remove the blade adapter. Will defenitely do it like you showed us.

@IFIXIT4U 6 ай бұрын

Great idea. Thank you.

@Champs.Racing 4 ай бұрын

My blade and bracket won’t wiggle off that easy.

@MrLike2surf 2 ай бұрын

Mine won't either.

@scootch7 Ай бұрын

I had to use a flathead screwdriver to pry it off

@mgomez5606 6 ай бұрын

I did mine the hard way.

@klayslay 9 ай бұрын

I have the same mower

@IFIXIT4U 8 ай бұрын

Wow. So they made 2 ? Lol. Thank you.

@riceburner4747 3 ай бұрын

Great video! I have a HŔR216 that has the same tranny. I had no idea how to get of that pulley. I saw on other models that had 2 bolts. How about the tranny. Do we need to change at any time? What fluid DOES it take? Thanks. Sub'd & gave u a 👍

@IFIXIT4U 3 ай бұрын

I would check with Honda specs for exact oil type for your specific model. Some take 20w50 some take 10w30 some might take other. Thank you.

@TerryWesterhoff-rp4mb 11 ай бұрын

What is the belt size??? My was shredded inside the mower and I have no idea the belt size...I bought a 21" but it's way too short

@IFIXIT4U 11 ай бұрын

We only use the Honda OEM part for this mower. Aftermarket belts sold by size do not work well on this mower. Thank you.

@genery1317 11 ай бұрын

What about the spring on gearbox

@IFIXIT4U 11 ай бұрын

No need to touch the spring on the gearbox to do this job. If it falls off for some reason. Put it back on. Done 4 of these this week. Spring never fell off. Thank you

@jeremyshedlock4617 8 ай бұрын

@@IFIXIT4Umy spring fell off both sides. Where does the other end connect to?

@ryanisaac9744 7 ай бұрын

How often should I replace the belt?

@IFIXIT4U 7 ай бұрын

When the wheels stop pulling. Thank you.

@ryanisaac9744 7 ай бұрын

@@IFIXIT4U Also, having a tough time getting the flange nut to tighten back on to the transmission holding drive belt pulley together....any hints?

@IFIXIT4U 7 ай бұрын

3:08 in the video shows you how to tight and loosen nut. Thank you

@mgomez5606 10 ай бұрын

I would put grease on that adapter. You were lucky to remove it by hand.

@IFIXIT4U 10 ай бұрын

Good idea. Thank you

@mgomez5606 10 ай бұрын

@@IFIXIT4U I don't know why they don't grease pulleys and adapters when they assemble them at the factory.

@SwagEverlasting 11 ай бұрын

I can't seem to get the cable hooked back on lol

@IFIXIT4U 11 ай бұрын

Try hooking the cable on before new belt is on engine pully. You will have more movement in trans. Thank you.

@SwagEverlasting 11 ай бұрын

@@IFIXIT4U no luck. Ended up snatching the cable out of the deck. Way to much tension.

@IFIXIT4U 11 ай бұрын

@@SwagEverlasting Not sure what is different about yours. Never had that issue.

@goldentrowel1968 Жыл бұрын

Great work easy to follow nice work

@IFIXIT4U Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@goldentrowel1968 Жыл бұрын

@@IFIXIT4U Very welcome

@Trump-sucks 4 ай бұрын

Nice video. Ty

@IFIXIT4U 4 ай бұрын

Thanks