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When releasing the bar to disengage selfpropullsion and pull the mower backwards the drive stays engaged and locks the rear wheels.Honda HRX mowerWhen releasing the bar to disengage selfpropullsion and pull the mower backwards the drive stays engaged and locks the rear wheels.Honda HRX mower
AnonymousMar 17, 2014
Honda hrt216sda Harmony II axil is loose, allowing the wheel to slide out far enough that the wheel adjuster will not stay in place, allowing the mower to fall to it's lowest positionHonda hrt216sda Harmony II axil is loose, allowing the wheel to slide out far enough that the wheel adjuster will not stay in place, allowing the mower to fall to it's lowest position
AnonymousMar 23, 2014
back wheels lock up when trying to move it backwardsback wheels lock up when trying to move it backwards
AnonymousMar 28, 2014
Need 1 set each front and rear wheels I do not know which ones are correct. Mine is hydrostatic and HXE engine MZCB -62xxxxxNeed 1 set each front and rear wheels I do not know which ones are correct. Mine is hydrostatic and HXE engine MZCB -62xxxxx
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If i remember correctly, under each drive wheel, there is a small gear, and under each gear there is a small metal rod that is what the transmission uses to propel the mower...it sounds like the rods either have dirt on them or they are just stuck and can not move to allow you to pull it backwards
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There is an excellent 3 part video that may help you to fix this problem. Please see the 2nd and 3rd videos: https://youtu.be/Vk_tpjKlbjM https://youtu.be/DdiewLxTQDc Things you can try:
(1) Remove casing over rear wheel drive assembly and perform a test run to assure all parts are moving as expected
(2) Lubricate the shafts with lightweight motor oil where the shaft penetrates into the gear box of each wheel
(3) Remove each rear wheel, inspect gears for damage and free movement. Grease up each drive gear and the shaft.
(4) Inspect gears on each wheel for damage.
(5) If none of the above fixes the problem, try swapping out the front wheels to the rear wheels provided the front wheels can accommodate the gearing on the rear wheels
(6) If this doesn't work try replacing the small gear assembly on the right rear wheel
These steps are illustrated in the videos.
Good luck and hope this helps.
Leave aside all the puffery about 3-1 and such, you described a front wheel drive (pull) walk-behind (FWD), but are asking why the rear wheels won't propel. When you push down the hand grip the front wheels should spin free. Whan you lower from wheels by releasing pressure on hand grips, turning wheels lowered to ground should propel the mower along with its unpowered rear wheels now turning be ground contact. Reminder, never, ever lift rear drive wheels of any mower off the ground while walking behind with engine running:
You could be struck by blade propelled object.
You could pull mower and spinning blade backward onto your feet.
You could lose balance and be pulled forward in a fall.
Contemporary FWD mowers are recognized by a black chain housing on deck top leading from engine to left front of deck. RWD propelling chains are situated underneath deck so cannot be seen from above.
The self propel system uses a type of racheting pinion drive that sometimes gets greased up and wont release like it should.
You would need to remove the wheels and pinions and look at the shaft ends for a key, a ball and a spring. This is the "pawl" that locks the wheels going forward and rachets when the wheels go backwards.
Clean up the parts of all the aluminum colored grease and reoil with something lighter. 3 in 1 would do nicely. Reassemble.
Now the next time you start going backwards and it jams...just push the mower forwards slightly without engaging the drive and see if the unit doesnt free itself.
turn it off,let the drive handle go,pull mower backwards.does it lock the back wheels?if you push it forward,can you hear a clicking noise from the wheels?you should do.lift mower,spin back wheel,should either lock,or click,depending which way you spin it.they have spring loaded pawls that drive the wheel.usually easy to fix.usually dirt,or too much grease.take wheels off,have a look
Typically self-propelled mowers are propelled using the front wheels, which only turn forward. Pulling the mower back while the front wheels are turning will damage the drive gears. It's best to raise the front wheels slightly off the ground before pulling back.
When releasing the bar to disengage selfpropullsion and pull the mower backwards the drive stays engaged and locks the rear wheels.Honda HRX mower
Honda hrt216sda Harmony II axil is loose, allowing the wheel to slide out far enough that the wheel adjuster will not stay in place, allowing the mower to fall to it's lowest position
back wheels lock up when trying to move it backwards
Need 1 set each front and rear wheels I do not know which ones are correct. Mine is hydrostatic and HXE engine MZCB -62xxxxx
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