Introduction
This guide shows how to remove and replace the cast aluminum flywheel on the Honda HRS216K6 lawn mower.
Drain the fuel from the fuel tank before you begin this procedure. Any fuel remaining in the tank will spill out. Be ready to contain any spillage.
You may need a blowtorch to help heat up and loosen the flywheel.
Tools
Parts
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Turn the fuel cutoff valve to the off position to restrict fuel flow during disassembly.
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Turn the fuel cutoff valve clockwise so the handle becomes vertical.
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Use needle nose pliers to compress and slide the tube clamp away from the cutoff valve's fitting.
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Push the cable towards the cable anchor to give it enough slack to be removed.
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Remove the brake cable from the motor.
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Use a universal puller to loosen the flywheel from the tapered pressure fit on the end of the crankshaft.
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Attach the universal puller arms underneath the denoted "puller" sections on the flywheel.
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Use a wrench to torque down the puller to slowly loosen the flywheel.
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The flywheel will "pop" off the crankshaft once loose.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.