Honda Rotary Mower

[Khandro]

I have one bought in England long ago, a model HR 173 in perfect working order, but the starter cord snapped. Trying to replace it yesterday, I made a complete balls of it, the spring exploded out of its housing and I need a recoil spring starter assembly.

They seem to be common items but I can't find one listed as being compatible with that number, though they must be available, it's not complicated, it just bolts on to the top of the mower. 

A complete shot in the dark; but has anyone had experience of this please?

 

 

[bhg481]

I assume your mower is started by turning the flywheel via the cord. Years ago we had a petrol Flymo with that system; I was due to go into hospital for an operation I knew would prevent me starting the mower for some months so I cut a hole in the flywheel cover and used my electric drill and my socket set to start it.

[Khandro]

bhg; That's ingenious, but it needs quite a strong pull on the cord, (though my wife can start it). I don't think an electric drill would start it. 

It's a bit of an ask on AB, but you never know, someone might say, 'My neighbour's a lawn-mower mechanic, I'll ask him.' Such things have happened. 😃

Alternatively some people are good at finding things on the internet, which I am not.

 

[sddsddean]

If you are anywhere near Northampton https://www.gardenmachinesltd.co.uk/ are good (service my Honda for me) and I think they post parts.

[Khandro]

^^^ Thanky, I'll email them.

[Khandro]

ps, that should have been 'thanks' but thanky will do.

[bhg481]

Khandro - it was 40 years ago and I used a mains-powered electric drill but it was no trouble. If you get desperate it's worth a try for the cost of a single socket (if you haven't already got one).