Stuck Pull rope on Honda lawn mower

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This mower was being used when it suddenly stopped running, now the pull rope is really tough to pull.

[turdferguson]

I found your channel a few weeks ago and have been binge watching. I've learned so much about small engines from your channel. Thanks for making such well made videos

[marshallborder]

I have a 2003 model 160 Honda plain engine with the manual choke lever on a light frame, gave twenty dollars for the mower and transferred the Honda engine on a light frame . Just a trim mower, all I did too it was just clean the carb and the rest is history . That was three years ago, easy to push and pull, the more you have on one the more things too go wrong too . I can live without the clutch model . Great training video - thanks - keep it up . Saved your video just in case I get one to work on in the near future...

[watermanone]

I agree, the less parts the better if maintained well. I always have a hard time to understand why people abuse their expensive equipment so often. I see it all the time. At least change the oil once a year on an average lawn, if bigger change it more often. Oil the moving parts like wheels cables etc. for every use or so. Great video. Many thanks.

[sweetlou]

When I have equipment with sealed bearings I occasionally remove the seal and re grease them, then replace the seal. Heat plays havok with them and off brands usually don't use good grease and or enough.

[ggoop]

i dont why this guiy was such a chill vibe

[Jim-ieuf]

Great video. The clutch is just another layer of complexity

[larrycroft]

i love watching your videos. May sound strange but i love mowing my grass and my lawn mower. I do most of the work on it. You have such a great channel & i have learned a great deal from it as well as being entertained. Thank you !!

[robertsparks]

Absolutely perfect description and analysis without giving hrs of unnecessary rambling. Any unhandy man can follow and understand your inspection, reason for inspection and solution.
I have a Husqvarna L221a w/Honda CGV 160 Pull cord with exact problem and was able to follow these instructions and apply towards my mower. Thank you and I'll be following for upcoming videos. 😊

[Amedeus]

I almost have the same Honda lawn mower, the only problem I have with mine (I wrote this comment in some other videos) that the air filter cover falls off while I'm mowing, very frustrating, I do put back the right way making sure the filter it's in all the way and it falls off again.I end up putting a rubber band around the cover, problem solved.

[rbarr]

I love the Honda blade clutch system, and wouldn't be without it. That particular model has the single-lever rear height adjuster, which is about the worst design aspect I've ever seen on a Honda; the connecting bar between the rear wheels is the lowest component, and drags on any uneven spot in the lawn. Doublewide6 has a very clever method of swapping out those clutch bearings. The 'bearing in the freezer' trick helps for re-installation.

[zfleming]

Thanks a million. My 198X or late 197X HRA214SX. Other than a drive cable that was replaced under warranty and 1 spark plug, the air filter, oil yearly, and blades and blade holder, I've replaced nothing else. I'm very mechanically inclined but I was hesitant to tear into the blade clutch. This video was the exact repair. I was able to free it up but will replace the bearings.

[cdos]

I'm really excited to see the next video on this mower. The way you produce your videos really makes them enjoyable to watch and learn from.

[krevbot]

Super informative and helpful video. Great production quality and although some of the terms were over my head I appreciated your attention to detail. Now I have a list of about 100 things to check on my Honda lol. Thanks again!

[benrobles]

A claw hammer... When I worked in the oilfield I would have used a pipe wrench.

[mariocestra]

Simple is always the best option. Less components to wear or eventually break. As the saying goes, keep it simple.

[boilerboiler]

Great video. I appreciate how you get to the point without needlessly rambling on. I’ve subscribed and will be watching more videos.

[bguy]

Amazes me that people will spend hundreds of dollars on machines like this one and then not do a lick of maintenance 🤷🏻‍♂️

[hickorystx]

Very informative and easy to follow. Thank you for yoyr patience and guidance in roducing these high quality tutorials!!! 😃

[i.p.o]

Great video. Thanks! Will be ordering the bearings shortly.

[tyroneclarke]

Thank you for sharing the video. I’m thinking I would have replaced the engine oil, then get the engine going to see what it was like before replacing too many parts. Regards