Self-Propelled Honda won't freewheel

[Don]

My honda Harmony II 1 speed self propelled will not allow me to pull it backward. I have a brand new drive belt. Is there an ajustment, or is this a sign that some part is bad? Is there an on-line service manual for the mower? Thanks much. It is a real pain to have to pick it up to back up.

[Bob]

Don,

While I'm not familiar with your Harmony II Honda, you might want to browse around at

, checking out their parts list and diagrams on various Honda mowers.

I had a problem with my older (than your) Honda where one wheel wouldn't roll backwards - it turned out to be a ratchet assembly in a rear wheel had failed. I ordered the parts from Plano - quick delivery and no hassle.

Bob.

[Chip Stein]

pull the rear wheels off, clean and lube the gears and keys on the axle. Chip