How to Replace the Starter Rope on a Honda HRX217 Lawn Mower

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This tutorial will show you how to replace the recoil starter rope on a Honda HRX217 lawn mower. Helpful items include a socket wrench, screwdriver and a needle-nose pliers.
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[@jos1321]

Thank you so much for such a clear and concise video. I am a single mom and with the help of this clip, I was able to fix the starter cord on my son's mower! He is special needs and mowing helps calm him. You helped save me the hardship of transporting this mower in my car Plus the cost and my son is happily mowing the heck out of our yard!

[@susanahayden]

I'm a single very capable mom but never had to do this before , thank you for making my life easier. Great tutorial.

[@keepitsimple8]

Seeing it done first saved me from taking the whole recoil unit apart! The video showed how simple and easy it was to do! I can't wait until one of my neighbors' cord breaks so I can impress them with my new found knowledge!

[@jeffbarbour571]

I broke mine in the middle of cutting the yard. Went to the local hardware store, watched this video and was done from purchase to starting the lawnmower in thirty minutes. Great video!!! I did a boat knot then slid the rope from winder to the outside. Yes backwards but it worked for me. Thanks!!!!

[@michellemartinez6841]

This video was exactly what I needed. After I got the replacement cord I was able to replace it almost in real time with the video. Super quick repair. Thank you for showing me how to fix myself.

[@vukela08]

Had to buy another longer rope similar to stock one but your guide helped me to do the job easily!
Thank you!

[@breckhockey]

Thanks for the video. I called a repair shop and they told me the length should be 87 inches, I bought a 96 inch cord rope at Home Depot and followed the video. My rope was too thick to fit through the guide on the mower handle so I untied the handle end and ran the rope through the guide and retied the end for the grip handle. The cord rope cost 14 cents a foot or $1.12.
I though about buying the whole starter assembly for $13.50 but the shipping cost was $8 as no one in Mpls had one in stock, plus I would have to wait a week for delivery.
Repair was very easy and I complement you on the video.
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My Honda HRX217 mower has lost its self propelling as the spring has fallen off the belt drive. How do I reattach?

[@michaelbyrne9675]

Awesome! I really needed help to do this while my husband was away. Whew--
Excellent presentation! Thank you!
Teri

[@kentchester5267]

Very clearly explained. Purchased part through your company. Made repair, and out mowing again quickly. Thanks!

[@davesuiter]

You are living proof there is an art to everything. Thanks for taking time to share your knowledge with us. You are a good American.

[@joeoneill7575]

Broke the starter rope on my Honda the very first time I used it. Thought I'd have to pay a repair bill. Or send the machine out for a week while someone fixed it. Nope. Saw this video. Fixed it myself. Finished the lawn. Thank you.

[@ashr9264]

Video was Extremely helpful. Thanks for helping a single momma get the job done

[@thecraftyoldbloke9439]

Good presentation! Clear and concise instructions. Well done!

[@cjs5145]

Great Instruction! Worked perfectly! Thank you!

[@feldwebel999]

Great video; very well imaged and explained. I have an HRR 216 - is it basically the same process?

[@tomahr539]

Thank you so much for clear and concise video you made this task extraordinary easy. Thanks again

[@garbageatbroader]

Thanks man, great demo. Fixed my starter!

[@wayne36]

Great video. Looks super easy to do. Thought I had to go out and buy a new lawn mower!

[@raul9304]

Thank you so much. Now I know how to replace mine because it doesn't look like it will last much longer. God bless you!

[@rustysquirell9430]

you are the best, you were informative and took your time. THANKS

[@rudecrudefood7244]

this is a very clear and instructional video. Thank you very much

[@Cayandy56]

Great video - Clear...informative and good best practice tips - I'll be coming back for more ...hopefully not too soon though ! - Thanks

[@barbaradyckman4872]

This was so easy with your video, thank you!

[@caznden]

Just what I needed, thank you, Very Helpful !

[@as400techman]

Very clear, made a tricky job very easy. Thank you.

[@halcarroll1170]

thx for the informative and concise video!

[@tracymontiel840]

You video was compleatly helpfull.Tankyou you are very profetional.

[@phillipscards]

Thanks for the great tutorial! Good to know what to expect.

[@aussieinbude]

Thanks for the advice! well done!

[@caznden]

Very good, simple, Thank You.

[@johnbuxbaum8392]

Thanks for a great video. Keep them coming.

[@danielfranco9688]

Thanks a lot man, very helpful!!

[@RawWorldProductions]

Thanks for info .You and the video a big help

[@rsanger]

Wow, this is just what I needed.

[@william6321]

Exactly what I needed. Thanks for the clear instructions

[@ciaransheehan5630]

Hi,
Great video!
One of the three nuts that holds the starter assembly to the lawnmower will not loosen as the nut is slipping under the starter assembly.
Can you inform me how to access under this area so I can loosen this third nut?
Thanks,
Ciaran

[@kaeserland]

Thanks for the great video

[@timrhay4742]

Very helpful. Many thanks.

[@staaaajn]

Great video thanks!

[@gculkin89]

Excellent presentation.

[@lyngehansen1]

Thanks a lot from Denmark.

[@DaihatsuMods]

helpful and well described.

[@alexandermaruhom664]

very helpful thank you very much

[@THEARK777]

Thanks! Do you happen to know if just about any "lawnmower" rope will be good to use? As silly as that question may be, I don't know if other lawnmower strings are different and cause issues when pulling in the rope.

[@Siddiqi7946]

very nice video. thank you

[@jodyhoffman3583]

Thanks for a great video.

[@donwilliamson5250]

thanks, worked great and you just saved me a lot of money and time,

[@wingsk]

Thanks. Very helpful.

[@HowdyCallmeDaddy1]

Thanks for the video. Thumbs up!

[@joe27577]

Thanks, very helpful.

[@PimpingOutPain699]

Love These Videos.. Bypass The Repair Shop As Much As Possible D. I. Y.

[@brendentucker9465]

Thanks very helpful!

[@MrTgotit]

Great video!! Thanks!

[@PapaKryptoss]

Thanks, I can do this myself now. Now I just need to find out where I can get the rope.

[@thehoodboss]

Very helpfull. Thanks!!!

[@kwalkersr1]

very helpful - thanks!

[@jsg924]

thanks great video

[@jbingbao]

Very good it is help a let. Thanks you.

[@jordanlarson2704]

thank you, helped me replace the starter cord on my similar model Honda mower!

[@mr59301]

Perfectly executed.

[@gedwindominguez6908]

Thank u for ur help

[@deepsixin31]

Thanks! just couldn't figure it out myself!

[@icespeckledhens]

thanks, a very good video

[@TheStogie0102]

too easy. thanks mate

[@stevebeland5971]

Thanx bub, from Canada !

[@markp2075]

should I get a starter rope specific to Honda? or are there generic ones that would suffice?

[@MrCoolismo]

Thank You Sir!

[@momstheword11]

what does it mean when the rope is hard to pull/won't come out more than a foot? it is a Honda but not same model as yours, just says Honda. also, I turned it over and pulled all dried grass out from underneath then tried to start it; the rope came out a bit more easily (still hard to pull though) but did not go back in. could you tell me what is this from, means what as a symptom? thx~ I really like your video

[@sammyo4962]

Thanks for the lesson. You're awesome!

[@FIXTechGuides]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@closg1930]

awesome fixed my issue

[@dominicgustin2560]

Thank you, heading for the garage now.

[@MrJasonlyrics]

Does this same thing apply to the snow blower? I have a Honda HS 520 and the pull cord is shredded. I'm sure a certified repairman will charge an hr or two so I want to attempt it myself.

[@theaustinted]

excellent...!!

[@Kirksamp]

Thanks! Great instruction.

[@abrahamacevedo9176]

Thanks! !

[@richheid123]

thank you. i replace my first pull cord today after watching your vid. perfection instruction and I was able to replace cord on the 1st try. great quality vid with great instruction. many thanks from kansas city.

[@richheid123]

+richheid123 I used 88 inch rope....you can always trim it down if necessary. I did not need to trim at all however.

[@cengeb]

cool, mine HR214 is since 1986 and it still has the original rope. It has to break one of these decades, I have a spare rope in my spares stuff.

[@paul-ks3jt]

brill, cheers

[@tdbtexas]

thanks, i can do it now

[@mosescrenshawjr4380]

how do you clean filter to the motor

[@mikem5647]

is it the same as 216 model

[@nastystang113]

How long is the starter rope? 80'?

[@dodeca328]

Okay!

[@samcity24]

when I turn the three nuts on top to loosen them, the screw turns with them so I can't take them off. Is there an easy way to fix this? seems like I have to access the bottom of the housing somehow to make sure the screws don't turn.

[@FIXTechGuides]

The nuts are threaded onto studs that are threaded into the block and are used to mount the entire blower
housing. Sometimes you can use an impact driver to get the nuts to come lose. If that doesn't work, remove them with the studs and separate them once you can get to both sides. Once you have the studs out I like the Red Locktite on the threads and screw them back into the block.

[@Siddiqi7946]

I purchased a rope and handle from home depot but it seems short, how do i measure the right length? "i dnt have my old rope"

[@FIXTechGuides]

The ropes are usually between 18-22 inches long. Most people have a 15-18" pull . If it's too long the rope will fill the pulley
and cause problems and too short means you won't get enough pull.

[@amrtvideo]

what is the length of the starter rope?

[@HelmuthRepairInc]

Amrtvideo 4'6"

[@amrtvideo]

thanks...

[@carolynhughes8364]

It is better to insert the starter rope in backwards
. Thanks

[@cowlingpeter]

would this be the same for a honda izy ?

[@FIXTechGuides]

From as near as I can tell, the repair should be much the same as in the video.

[@cowlingpeter]

Ok thankyou for getting back to me , ill keep you posted

[@staymedicated9186]

what if ur starter dosent want to recoil???

[@FIXTechGuides]

+Travis Kueneman If the recoil is not binding up and spins freely, you may need to remove the rope and tighten your spring another turn.

[@aussieinbude]

Thanks for the advice! well done!

[@gusgarcia257]

thank you very helpful