Inherited a HRA216 and trying to bring it back from the grave.

[rlamoreaux]

I got the mower started after cleaning the carb and gas tank but I still have 2 other problems I sure could use some advice on.

1. The transmission does not work. I found that the pivot point for the shift lever on the transmission case was broken. I found a used transmission on Ebay. I took the transmission apart an inspected all the internal parts and then reassembled and replaced the case. I must have put something together wrong. The mower seems to have only 1 speed and you almost have to run to keep up. I thought I knew how the shifting worked but I guess not. Any Ideas what I did wrong?

2. The blade clutch seems to always be engaged. - I took the blade off and the clutch disk and spring and all looks OK. I can not figure out how to get farther into the clutch. How do I get at the plate where the cable attach? And how does this clutch work?

Thanks ahead of time.

 

[mechanic mark]

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