Honda harmony belt install

[stienut13]

Hi all,

Working on a 2007 Honda Harmony HRR2162SDA self propelled mower, frame # MZCG7141519. Doing a service on it, belt was thrown off so I figure might as well replace w/ new. I really need a service manual, but can't find on free on line. There is a tensioning bolt on back of the mower, under the grass chute that loosens the tranny so it can be tipped forward. The shield is out, I have good access. Tensioning bolt is almost loosened to its limits. Blades are off and I just need a little more room to get the belt over the tranny pulley and the drive pulley. Once I get the belt back in , what is the tension before applying drive handle? Any ideas form the Honda gurus?

Thanks,

Jim

[smallen]

remove belt cover, loosen nut to end off bolt,roll transmission to loosen belt enough to slip over pulley, snug fit between pulley/deck
install new belt, tighten nut all the way to shoulder on bolt, adjustment is done by moving cable at handle
honda is a little tight on giving out free service manuals

[okie]

Will this location be of any help?

http://www.honda-engines-eu.com/web/10912/34

Travis

[stienut13]

Thanks smallen and okie.

I appreciate it and will report back.

Jim

[stienut13]

Hi all,

You would think in a county with 350,000 people, 2 major cities and several mower shops, including the Honda mower dealer I could have gotten the belt off the shelf. But noooooooooo.
Honda shop ordered wrong belt first time, will get another on Wednesday. Will keep you updated.

Thanks,

Jim

[KE4AVB]

Not necessarily. The belt is probably a seldom call for size. Like everything else calls for them seems to ran in batches here. I don't even have a 3L x 33.3 in stock here. The closest I have is a 33-7/8 JD belt.

I have similar problems when I need metric hardware. Although Huntsville has one of Nasa Space Centers, the local suppliers are just now getting into stocking the metric hardware. I still end up 20 to 30 one way just to find out if I can get the hardware or that I will need order it; most times I just order it and save my time to work on something else while I wait.

[smallen]

22431-VG3-D50 is the oem belt you should be getting 3L X 33.3

[stienut13]

Thanks smallen,

That's what's on order now.
On a kinda related topic. I was talking to a buddy of mine yesterday and he mentioned his Honda self propelled won't roll backwards, the wheels lock up. Just recently started. He didn't now model # so I can't pass it along. What would cause this?

Regards to almost all,

Jim

[KE4AVB]

JIm, if like the one your working then half moon key (4) or spring (3) maybe struck in the wheel drive shaft not allowing item 2 to ratchet.

[stienut13]

KE,

Thanks,

If it makes it over my way I'll know where to look. Even if it clicks when you push it forward can this be the problem?\

Regards to almost all,

Jim