Honda HRX217K5KAA Belt Replacement Walkthrough (updated 8/2023)
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- čas přidán 10. 08. 2023
- (Update 8/11/2023) This is an update from my original dec 2019 video I did. I shot the original in the winter, in my garage with only the intent of providing some instruction for the honda pushmower community, but after receiving feedback on poor lighting, I went back and lightened the original clips, increased the volume, added additional pictures to help the viewer understand in better detail, the content. Also added a couple part numbers down lower here for the belt and axle bearings.
Apologize if this isn't studio quality, this is one of on my first GoPro video's, I'm not a professional, I don't make money off these, a lot of hours goes into editing these, and I only upload content from time to time to try and help the community.
This video covers the drive belt replacement and adjustment procedure for the Honda HRX217K5KAA push mower.
I could not find my exact model on the internet for drive belt replacement. It seems that the HRX217 is a very common model but the dash numbers afterwards vary greatly in what kind of transmission you have and the drive components are different. Big enough of a difference that I had to cobble about 5 different video's together to get enough detail to do the job myself. Afterwards I decided to put a video out to assist others that may have this sub-model as well. Hope it helps you out.
Apologize in advance for a couple areas the camera is pointed a little too far down to see what I'm referring to but I went back and included pictures with descriptions of what is being talked about in the video.
The following parts fit my HRX217K5KAA mower.
Axle Bearings 91056-vl0-b00
Honda Belt (22431-VH7-K00)
Please refer to your make/year/model to ensure you are ordering the correct parts for your mower.
Hey thanks a lot. I have an earlier model from 2012. The spring bracket broke on mine. I’m not sure you have one. While I had it apart, I put on a new belt. When putting that plastic piece back on, I couldn’t get the pin back on. After watched your video, I just had it out of sequence. I will take it apart tomorrow. I also lost those bolts on the side, by the wheel. I ordered 2 new ones on line. Shipping cost more than the cost of the bolt. Probably should went to the hardware store.
There is a much, much simpler way to do this. It takes 10% of the time this job took you. You are taking half of the mower apart and that is not needed. Service manual outlines how its done: REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Remove the blades and blade holder (P. 4-2).
2. Remove the belt guide.
3. Slide the drive pulley away from the engine and
remove the V-belt from the drive pulley.
4. Remove the rear scroll (P. 12-4).
5. Fully loosen the Select Drive cable adjuster.
6. Rotate the transmission and remove the
Select Drive cable and the return spring (P. 13-1).
7. Hold the end of the transmission input shaft with
an adjustable wrench and remove the 10 mm
flange nut.
8. Remove the driven pulley, 10 mm washer, and
the V-belt from the transmission.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal. Pay
attention to the following:
• Be sure to install the 10 mm washer on the
transmission input shaft before assembling the
driven pulley.
• Align the holes in the driven pulley halves when
reassembling the pulley.
• Be sure to reinstall and adjust the belt guide
(P. 2-16).
• Readjust the Select Drive cable (P. 3-11)
Great Job super helpful!!
You are an excellent mechanic and a fabulous explainer, but seem to assume that the camera actually sees what you are thinking about.
There are many, including myself, who are begging you to pay attention to what your camera is actually filming.
While exquisitely explaining how a particular bolt needs to fit into a particular spot the camera is pointed at the floor.
Additionally, in this video, I have learned more about the anatomy of your arm than what to watch out for as you remove this or that part.
If you truly want your CZcams videos to be helpful, please, pay attention to the comments on your camera usage and your minimalist lighting effects.
Same mower. Was able to do it without removing the blade mount and pully. There was enough slack when tension was removed from the spring (by completely removing the bracket & spring). Saves sometime and complexity. Helpful video though. Much more of a job than on my 216 series...The 217 is a better mower (more power and composite deck) but the 216 was a better design.
Would recommend warming up, shutting gas off, running carb empty and then draining oil.
Other tip...never tilt a Honda mower on the carb side. Adios carburetor.
Yep, been very happy with this model mower. This last winter I actually took the carb apart and cleaned it, and replaced the wax pellet choke because it was taking like 7 pulls to start and would surge until it got hot. Starts right up first pull now.
It would be nice if you would have kept the camera showing what your hands were doing.
Used ChatGPT for come up with this. How accurate does it look?
Step-by-step instructions for changing the drive belt on a Honda push mower:
1. Start by preparing the mower: Drain all the gas and disconnect the spark plug. Lay the mower on its back.
2. Remove the blade: Use a 14mm wrench to remove the bolts holding the blade in place. Pay attention to how the blades come off and their orientation.
3. Remove the bolts holding the belt guide: Use a 12mm wrench to remove the bolts holding the belt guide in place. Keep track of the longer bolts, as they will go back in specific spots.
4. Remove the bolt on the back side of the chute: Use a 10mm wrench to access the bolt on the back side of the chute. Rotate the chute to the mulch position to access the bolt.
5. Remove the bolt holding the belt guide arm: Use a wrench to remove the bolt holding the belt guide arm in place. This will expose a pin that needs to be removed.
6. Rotate the chute to access the pin: Rotate the chute from underneath to the bag direction to access the pin. Remove the pin.
7. Remove the remaining bolts holding the housing in place: Use a 12mm wrench to remove the bolts holding the housing in place. There will be one behind the wheel and one on the side.
8. Remove the housing: Once the bolts are removed, the housing should come off easily. Pay attention to the key and its orientation.
9. Remove the belt: Slide the belt off the pulleys and remove it from the mower.
10. Install the new belt: Place the new belt on the pulleys, making sure it is properly aligned and seated.
11. Reassemble the mower: Follow the reverse order of the steps above to reassemble the mower. Make sure to tighten all bolts securely.
12. Adjust the belt tension: Use a 10mm wrench to adjust the belt tension. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the specific model.
13. Test the mower: Start the mower and ensure that the belt is functioning properly and the drive engages correctly.
A curse on Honda for making it this hard and so many variations of the configuration.
Good show hope I never have to change belt I’m not that good!
Make sure you wipe your hands before they get dirty
lol i know wtf was up with that? puts some gloves on next time perhaps.
Some habits are hard to break, been in aviation over 30 years and a lot of nasty chemicals. Long before those latex gloves became a thing. But thanks for watching.
@@russhillman4973 I'm honestly probably worse than you with this; I should not have said anything. Thanks for the video as I have this get this belt replaced myself.
Effing train wreck of a lawnmower
I wish you would have pointed your camera to the right places. Most of the times you are showing a different part than what you are talking about 😢