Honda Power Equipment HRX217 HXA TRANSMISSION (2) | CyclePartsNation Honda Parts Nation you should be able to remove blades only to access belt for replacement, be sure to turn fuel valve off, remove spark plug wire for safety, tilt mower on its side with carburetor side up, pull belt to topside if transmission pulley & rotate off. You're quite welcome, new belt will go on same way, rotate on.