How to Replace the Front Wheel Adjuster Arm on a Honda HRX217 Lawn Mower

  Find the part(s) needed for this repair and other Honda products by visiting our Honda HRX217 parts page. Replacing the Front Wheel Adjuster Arm

1. Remove the axle bolt

Use a socket wrench to remove the axle bolt -- then pull the wheel away from the mower.

2. Remove the wheel adjustment plate bolt

Place a wrench over the nut on the inside of the mower and use a socket to loosen and remove the bolt. Then pull the plate, washer, sleeve and arm away from the mower.

3. Assemble the plate, arm, bolt, and sleeve

a) Slide the new arm through the hole in the plate

b) Push the bolt through the arm and plate.

c) Slide the sleeve back onto the bolt.

4. Install assembly onto the mower

Hold the nut onto the inside of the mower and use a socket wrench to re-fasten the wheel adjuster arm assembly to the mower.

5. Secure the wheel

Place the wavy-washer onto the axle bolt, then push the bolt through the wheel and secure to the mower.

  [Back to Top]   Conclusion Wasn't that easy? And this is just one of the many repairs that anyone (including you) can do on their own, with little or no prior experience. Repairing your tools and lawn equipment yourself will save you time, money, and sanity. So, get out your mowing-gloves and tackle that yard!
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