What kind of starter does a Honda lawn mower use?
With the “Bendix / gear” assembly off the motor (4mm hex Allen?), the motor on it’s own ran quiet and strong. Great. Set that aside – don’t mess with what’s running well!
When did Honda hrx217hma electric starter come out?
The date code was 2009. It served me well, but once it got cold the starter was running so slow that it would not reliably extend the “Bendix drive’ and engage the flywheel. Last week I finally ordered a pair of 6v batteries (found them cheap, glued them together, transferred the wiring harness, etc.).
Is there a problem with my Honda starter?
This is not a particularly Honda problem, but affects all cars. Loose connections are the most common faults he attends to. The previous time the car was started was it just moved for a small distance?
Where is the starter solenoid on a Honda?
One can start testing at the starter solenoid (difficult) or in the cabin where most of the electrickery happens. The relay should be in the under-dash fuse panel lower left corner. Thanks.
What happens when you run an electric starter on a Honda?
Honda’s starters are designed to run for up to 5 seconds at a time. Running the motor longer can lead to overheating. If you’re having difficulty starting your engine, wait at least 10 seconds between starting attempts to let the starter cool. If your engine has an electric starter, it probably has Honda’s Oil Alert system.
Why does my Honda starter make a grinding noise?
— A worn out starter gear will make a grinding noise when the starter is being used. — A bad throwout bearing lets the starter gear spin, but won’t let it slide out to engage the flywheel and turn over the engine.
Why is my Honda hrx217 not starting?
Take off the air cleaner cover, the element and look inside. If the choke flapper is in the open position on a cold engine the automatic choke is the problem. There is a Honda bulletin on this available to any dealer.
How many volts to test Honda lawn starter?
Corrosion and blown fuses are easy to identify with a visual inspection, but bad connections aren’t always as obvious. To test the connection, connect the positive probe to the positive terminal of the battery and the negative probe to the ground connector on the frame. This connection should be at least 12 volts.