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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairHonda Lawn Mower Front Wheel Plate Replacement Part # 42981-VL0-U00
Honda Lawn Mower Front Wheel Plate Replacement Part # 42981-VL0-U00
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$14.41Estimated Savings
$112.5002:51
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the front wheel plate on a Honda lawn mower. The most common reason for replacing the plate is when it is damaged.
All of the information for this wheel plate replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Honda
Tools needed: 12mm socket, 12mm wrench, T-40 Torx bit
All of the information for this wheel plate replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Honda
Tools needed: 12mm socket, 12mm wrench, T-40 Torx bit
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the front wheel adjustment plate on your lawn mower first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Note the position of the wheel adjuster arm on the plate you’re replacing.
4
Now lift the front of the mower up and support it.
5
Use a 12mm socket to unthread the bolt securing the appropriate wheel.
6
Detach the wheel and use a 12mm wrench and a t-40 torx bit to remove the nut and bolt securing the wheel adjuster assembly.
7
Remove the assembly along with the old adjustment plate.
8
Before you install the new adjustment plate confirm that the adjuster arm is placed on the bolt with the tab facing up followed by the wheel support with the nut facing up.
9
Slide on the spacer.
10
Now position the new adjustment plate with the tabs facing up.
11
Hold the assembly together as you insert the bolt and plate tabs into the frame.
12
Slide on the washer then thread the nut and tighten.
13
Making sure the wave washer is intact on the mounting bolt with the curved edge facing down; insert the bolt through the wheel and into the support.
14
Tighten the bolt to secure the wheel.
15
Make sure the wheel adjuster arm is set to the correct position.
16
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your lawn mower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the front wheel plate on a Honda lawn mower. The most common reason for replacing the plate is when it is damaged.
All of the information for this wheel plate replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Honda
Tools needed: 12mm socket, 12mm wrench, T-40 Torx bit
All of the information for this wheel plate replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Honda
Tools needed: 12mm socket, 12mm wrench, T-40 Torx bit
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the front wheel adjustment plate on your lawn mower first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Note the position of the wheel adjuster arm on the plate you’re replacing.
4
Now lift the front of the mower up and support it.
5
Use a 12mm socket to unthread the bolt securing the appropriate wheel.
6
Detach the wheel and use a 12mm wrench and a t-40 torx bit to remove the nut and bolt securing the wheel adjuster assembly.
7
Remove the assembly along with the old adjustment plate.
8
Before you install the new adjustment plate confirm that the adjuster arm is placed on the bolt with the tab facing up followed by the wheel support with the nut facing up.
9
Slide on the spacer.
10
Now position the new adjustment plate with the tabs facing up.
11
Hold the assembly together as you insert the bolt and plate tabs into the frame.
12
Slide on the washer then thread the nut and tighten.
13
Making sure the wave washer is intact on the mounting bolt with the curved edge facing down; insert the bolt through the wheel and into the support.
14
Tighten the bolt to secure the wheel.
15
Make sure the wheel adjuster arm is set to the correct position.
16
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your lawn mower should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Adjusting Bracket
$14.41
Total$0.00
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