Expert: John C. Bridgers Sr. - 7/6/2007

Question
QUESTION: I have a self propelled Honda lawnmower that I love but lately it has become a push mower rather than self propelled.  The rear wheels rotate when I lift them off the ground but they provide little or no traction.  What might the problem be?

ANSWER: Hello Bruce:

The Answer Depends on the Model of the Mower. Some of these Transmissions have a Woodruff Key that Holds the Ring Gear to the Drive Axle and Others have Raised Ears that Lock the Ring Gear to the Drive Axle. The Drive Belt May Need Replacing. Send me the Model Numbers Off the Mower, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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QUESTION: Thanks John

The Model number of the Honda is HRR 216 S3DA - A Harmony HRR 216.  Hope this helps you to narrow down the problem.

Bruce
ANSWER: Hello Bruce:

No Worries. You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower at this Site Addy, http://hayward.arinet.com/scripts/EmpartISAPI.dll?MF&app=ASP&lang=EN&TF=Mainfram and Select the Catalog American Honda. Then Select the Lawn Mower File. Now Scroll Down to your Model and Click on it. Now you can View the Sections of the Mower you Wish to View. This Breakdown/IPL Does Not Include the Transmission Breakdown/IPL. If the Wheel Drive Assemblies are in Good Shape, then Locate the OEM Plate on the Transmission and Send me the Information Off This Plate. With this Information I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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QUESTION: Hi John

I located the plate on the transmission and it has the following information:  Spicer  20001 VG4D020M1 0000-9.  I hope that means something!

Thanks again for your help on this.

Bruce
ANSWER: Hello Bruce:

That Helps a Lot. Thanks. I will Follow Up as Soon as I Locate the File (usually 24 hrs). Thanks Again.

Respectfully

John

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QUESTION: Did you ever figure out what might be wrong with my Honda lawnmower that doesn't have much power in the rear wheels?

Bruce
ANSWER: Hello Bruce:

I Could Not Locate the Transaxle Model Numbers you Sent. I Sent Spicer an Email on Wednesday 06/27/07 and they Asked for 72 hours to Respond. Have you Checked the Crankshaft Pulley Key. It May have Sheared. I will Follow Up with you on Saturday 07/01/07 even if I Havent Reveived a Response from Spicer. Do Not Worry and Keep Checking with me if I Forget to Follow Up on Time, Please. I Will Exhasut All Resourses I can to Help Resolve the Problem. Thanks.

Respectfully

John

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QUESTION: John

Any luck with tracking down the problem with my Honda mower?  I'm getting mighty tired of pushing my "self propelled" mower through the weeds.

Answer
Hi Bruce:

Thanks for Getting Back to me. I was Given Several Places to Search for the Breakdown/IPL. Out of 9, I have Managed to Check 7 of the Sites and they Offer Parts but No Breakdowns. I Will be Checking the Other 2 in the Am and will Follow Up Tomorrow Morning. Thanks.

Respectfully

John


Hi Bruce:

The Internal Components for the Transmission are Not Avaliable. You can Purchase a New Transmission for $115.00 and a Parts, Service or Owners Manual from this Site Addy; http://www.planopower.com/store/honda/hrr216s3da.shtml and Scroll Down to View the Transmission and the Manuals. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John