Honda HRN216 Drive Belt Replacement # 22431-VR8-N03

How to replace the transmission drive belt on Honda's newest lawn mower: HRN216 VKAA. The owner set the deck at the lowest setting and used it as a bush hog. Easy repair without special tools with belt No. 22431-VR8-N03. This lawnmower is Honda's latest self-propelled residential mower sold at popular big box stores.

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00:00 I'm not Virgil
01:03 Parts overview
01:53 Remove blades and belt guide
03:27 Remove drive cable
04:32 Remove drive pulley
05:49 Install new belt around pulley
07:14 Feed new belt through baffle
08:15 Set belt into guide brackets
08:40 Replace drive cable
09:36 Adjust drive cable to install belt around blade adapter
12:57 Replace belt guide
15:08 Torque blades to 43 ft/lbs (53nm)
17:38 The money shot

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