Honda HRS216PKA Manual page 143

TRANSMISSION / DRIVE BELT
3. TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION
K5 SKA MODEL
Installation is done in the reverse order of removal, but pay
attention to the following points.
1. Inspect the bushing contact areas on the axle for
roughness or debris. If necessary, thoroughly clean the
bushing contact areas on the axle using a Scotch-Brite™
pad.
2. Inspect the adjuster arm bushings and seals for wear and
replace if necessary.
3. Thoroughly apply a coat of Honda Marine extreme
pressure NLGI #2 GC-LB grease or equivalent INSIDE
the adjuster arms and on the axle surfaces
IMPORTANT:
Only use an extreme pressure NLGI #2 GC-LB wheel
bearing grease. Proper application of the correct grease is
critical to ensure proper operation.
DO NOT USE anti-seize, white lithium, silicon,
WD-40, or any other spray lubricant.
4. Make sure the punch mark on the pinion gear faces in
(toward the mower deck) on the left axle, and the punch
mark faces out (toward the wheel) on the right axle.
5. Install the curved wheel washers as shown on
6. Fully tighten the self-locking nut on the transmission
tensioner bolt until the nut seats fully on the bolt shoulder.
12-12
HRS216PKA • HRS216SKA • HRS216VKA
LEFT SIDE (CLOSEST TO TRANSMISSION)
PUNCH MARK
(P. 3-15).
page 11-3.
RIGHT SIDE
PUNCH MARK