Honda HRN216 Series Manual page 133

CAMSHAFT/CRANKSHAFT/ PISTON/CYLINDER
REMOVAL
1. Remove the spark plug
2. Drain the engine oil
3. Tip the mower on its right-hand side so the carburetor is
facing up, and then remove the blades, blade holder
(PKA/VKA/VLA) or Roto-Stop (VYA), belt guide, and drive
pulley (VKA/VLA/VYA)
4. Inspect the lower crankcase seal for signs of oil leakage.
If a leak is present, the oil seal should also be replaced
with the crankshaft (P.
5. Place the mower upright again. Loosen the fuel tank cap,
and then remove the top cover
the four tabs from underneath them to release the top
cover from the fan cover.
6. Remove the five 6 x 23 mm bolts and the fan cover
(P. 7-3).
Note
The recoil starter assembly can be left attached to the fan
cover.
7. VLA type only:
Disconnect the battery charger connector on the
handlebar, and then remove the 6 mm special bolts and
electric starter motor
mower deck and then rest the starter motor on the towel.
10-10
(P. 3-8).
(P. 3-6).
(P. 4-1).
10-8).
(P. 7-1). Pull outward on
(P. 9-12). Place a shop towel on the
LOWER OIL SEAL
BLADE
BLADE
HOLDER
HOLDER
BOLT
BLADE
BOLT (2)
BLADE WASHER (2)
TOP
COVER
6 mm SPECIAL BOLT (2)
STARTER MOTOR
HRN216
WOODRUFF
KEY
UPPER BLADE
LOWER BLADE
TABS (4)
SPRING
NUT
5 x 7 mm
SCREW
6 x 23 mm
BOLT (5)
FAN
COVER