Honda HRR216-K5-VKA Smart Drive and Transmission Problem

[GAVolunteer]

I spoke with a parts clerk and she tells me there was a running change to the cable end and control arm at s/n 7819953, and any earlier s/n units would need to use the kit part number for sure. This will ensure you get a new trans. with a matching cable.

Ok.

Thanks

 

[steinauf]

I received the instructions on how to assemble the Smart Drive. Thanks for all of your help, Robert.

The "trick" was to completely loosen the clutch cable, wedge a small block of wood (or screw driver) between the Transmission Control Arm and the underside of the deck so the Control Arm was pushed towards the transmission. This created slack in the cable.

Then, at the Smart Drive I used a screw driver to pull the slack cable to the right. This enabled me to put the pin in the proper place. When I put the Upper and Lower Bracket Covers over the Pin, the Pin went in the slots correctly. I put on the Smart Drive Paddles. I then adjusted the cable per the instructions above.

However ? when I started the mower and use the smart drive to engaged the transmission, the more barely moves. There is not enough power or torque to propel the mower. If I lift the back of the mower up, the axle moves and the wheels spin. But on the ground the mower barely moves. I'm 95% sure that the transmission control arm is completely engaging the gears inside of the transmission.

What would cause the wheels to spin when lifted up but not enough power to move the mower?

this thread is relevant to my interests. Like you, I am having the same issues of the pin not engaging when i rotate the handle. i'll give this a procedure a shot and see how it works. thanks for being thorough in your explanation, and for showing all o the pictures!

 

[steinauf]

The "trick" was to completely loosen the clutch cable, wedge a small block of wood (or screw driver) between the Transmission Control Arm and the underside of the deck so the Control Arm was pushed towards the transmission. This created slack in the cable.

Then, at the Smart Drive I used a screw driver to pull the slack cable to the right. This enabled me to put the pin in the proper place. When I put the Upper and Lower Bracket Covers over the Pin, the Pin went in the slots correctly. I put on the Smart Drive Paddles. I then adjusted the cable per the instructions above.

this thread is relevant to my interests. Like you, I am having the same issues of the pin not engaging when i rotate the handle. i'll give this a procedure a shot and see how it works. thanks for being thorough in your explanation, and for showing all o the pictures!

following up, i did eventually get this to work. the first time i tried it, i was accidentally tightening the clutch cable, not loosening it. to properly loosen the cable the locknut and the long adjustment nut need to go all the way up the cable, toward the handlebars and away from the deck. then roller pin needs to be pulled to the right. it'll only move about a half inch. either use a screwdriver in place of the roller pin, or just grab each end of the pin and tug.

if you don't do those steps, it won't work as the pin won't align into both channels correctly.

 

[oneillhm]

I have taken my transmission apart and the brass taper piece and hub it goes into are worn, is there anywhere I can order these parts without buying an entire transmission?