deezell wrote: » You'll likely need to drop the blade to access the clutch mechanism on the shaft next to the engine. Does the cable disappear trough the deck to this area, or is there a visible terminanation of the cable to a mechanism over the deck, which would be handier.
kaiserrussel wrote: » Hi deezal You are correct the two cables disappear into the deck on the left hand side
deezell wrote: » The blade clutch may be behind a cover panel over the blade. Drain petrol and tilt the mower on its back end. For the power drive cable it would be similar to the video in the other post. For the blade clutch there would a be round mechanism on the motor shaft, and some kind of lever mechanism to take the cable pull into the clutch drum and compress the plates . This still from a Honda mower tutorial shows the cable connected into the roto stop clutch. I note there is no adjustment to the cable, its a fixed distance from the cable mount to the lever. If there is no adjustment at the handle end, then either the cable is frayed and stretched, or else the roto stop needs new internal parts. Watch the video, https://youtu.be/yJy88lZE6Ro, it might be similar to yours.
kaiserrussel wrote: » Thank You Deezal your knowledge know no bounds - this is going to be a tricky one I think
kaiserrussel wrote: » Friend is moving home over the next period of time form the states. Just asked me did I need or want anything brought home with him! Had a look at some of the regular garden gear like strummers lawnmower etc I know there might be differences with parts - not too bothered if there is a good davings, Does anyone recommend any In particular? I may take him up on the offer
maestroamado wrote: » where can I buy a grass deflector for a Honda 36inch ride on?
deezell wrote: » A rear deflector? There's generic ones out there that fit most models, like this,https://www.gardenmachinerydirect.co.uk/accessories-attachments/honda-tractor-grass-deflector.html
daniel_t1409 wrote: » Hi, not sure if this is the correct place to ask this, but I have a cylinder push mower and it's not cutting the grass properly. It only cuts some of the grass blades, and the rest are just pushed over by the mower if that makes sense, and not actually cut, giving an uneven cut.. I've tried sharpening the blades but that didn't do much. Does anyone know what the problem is?
Darc19 wrote: » the metal plate where the blades scrape against is not close enough to the blades
kaiserrussel wrote: » Friend is moving home over the next period of time form the states. Just asked me did I need or want anything brought home with him! Had a look at some of the regular garden gear like strummers lawnmower etc .....
3d4life wrote: » Off topic aside : as a temporary I bought a rotary with a Honda engine the other week. Was suprised to see a sticker on it suggesting it was not approved for USA and Canada
deezell wrote: » First check that the cable is sound at both ends, no frayed or broken strands, and that the lever is turning. If the blade is slipping in use then the friction plate is either worn out or baked and polished, or a bit of both, as in the video. Your man is a bit anal, but very precise and methodical. His 25 yr old Honda hasn't a scratch on it, like new, he must bring it to bed with him Despite his almost OCD approach, there's a few things he shouldn't have done. His friction disk and pressure plate were highly polished from use, and slipping. He sanded these to give them a rough face. The friction disk was well within thickness spec, so he decided not to use his new one. This disk was very old, you could see by its brown colour that the friction pads were well roasted and compromised, hard as glass. They will be glazed and slipping again in no time. He shouldn't be so tight about a €26 once in a lifetime part. Also, you can get both disk and spring+plate for an extra €10, (probably not genuine Honda spares but then brake and clutch parts rarely are.) Why replace the spring? Well if the clutch was slipping badly over time, the pressure plate in which the spring is recessed would have got very hot, maybe enough to change the temper of spring. If the spring is compromised, your new disk will be shot in no time. Finally, DON'T wear open toed sandals when operating a mower, unless you like picking metal, wood and stone splinters out from under your toenails, and don't even imagine the consequences of sticking your foot under the deck rim by mistake. Ugh. Steel capped boots are cheap as chips.
deezell wrote: » How about this big 22" cut Toro with variable speed drive, $359, a little over €300. Would be twice that here.https://www.homedepot.com/p/Toro-Recycler-22-in-SmartStow-High-Wheel-Variable-Speed-Walk-Behind-Gas-Self-Propelled-Mower-20339/205026227
Zardoz wrote: » I'm looking at buying a similar Toro lawnmower in Ireland and its 570 euro here , which is nearly twice that price.:mad:
deezell wrote: » On the other hand, stick your toe in the mower here, and you'll pay. €100 for A&E, do that in the US without insurance, you'll need to remortgage your house.
Zardoz wrote: » You'd wonder though if they can sell it for that price in the US how much does it cost to manufacture and what corners are cut in manufacturing and materials.
have2flushtwice wrote: » I have a husqvarna lt12.5 ride on with a Kawasaki lv400v engine. The carb is gone but everything else is fine on it. I can't find a carb online. Anyone know where to get one?
