Remove engine from Honda HRX 217

This goes through the process of removing the engine from Honda HRX 217. This will show the removal of the clutch, spring ball plate, the shutter, and the engine.
BTW, about 3 min 45 seconds into the video I forgot to mention there is one other bolt that needs to be unscrewed. The top of this screw is accessed through the catch bag chute.

[@mitchrenee]

I am amazed at how difficult they make the assembly of these mowers. I have pulled a few of the Honda engines from the model, and all the bolts and over-engineering make my head hurt! Thank you for a great video though- it has helped me several times.

[@bills6946]

Taking it apart is always the easy part.

[@Zerep1]

So true

[@mitchrenee]

Oh yeah!

[@mitchrenee]

Thanks for great video

[@mgomez5606]

I bought one with electric start and like new condition for $35. Will be replacing connecting rod, piston and new rings for $70. Getting flywheel off, to me is the hardest part. Some reason they are on there. Had to take starter off too.

[@dmana3172]

I have the same mower and it broke as the engine was all locked up and have to be replaced. Is it worth spending about $400 to replace just the engine 190cc honda just like in this video, or is it better to buy another lawnmower?

[@theantisocialsocialite-]

Can I put the newer hrn 216 engine into this mower? I have a hrn that has broken plastic where the wheels go and it’s all messed up. But the engine is still kickin strong. I want to put that engine into this chassis. Is that possible? Is the transmission engaged simply via a tension belt?

[@Zerep1]

That depends on the engines axle, it has to be the same length and have the same notches for the key

[@philliphall5198]

Why does a simple lawn mower need all the extra crap on it ????
Just cost more and breaks down more
Money wasted 😢