How To Clean A Honda HRC216 HXA Commercial Lawn Mower Keihin Carburetor

This video shows how to clean the Keihin carburetor in a Honda HRC216K3HXA commercial lawn mower that was left sitting unused, for a long time. This method applies to the K1 and K2 models as well. Fuel related carburetor issues can be avoided by using SeaFoam in the fuel at all times.

[@josepht4688]

This video was perfect to walk me through the cleaning process. The step-by-step instructions were great, as were the little tips about things to watch for. I’ve never disassembled and reassembled a carburetor before this, and my mower went from non-running to running. Thank you for saving me weeks of waiting for the repair shop to get around to it!

[@austinado16]

Perfect case of; this is exactly why I post these videos! Fantastic job fixing your own machine, AND having it turn out so well. I really appreciate your feedback. You made my day!

[@warrenmcculloch4571]

Thanks so much for this well presented video. Just what i needed to get my Honda HRC mower running again.
Top tip...after reassembly, remember to put the spark plug back on, otherwise the engine will never start. Don't ask how I know! 🥴 Engine then fired up first time like a champ and ran oh so smooth😊

[@austinado16]

I'm so glad to hear you found the video helpful, and nice job getting your machine all dialed in!! Well played! Thanks for the tip on sparking bolts lol

[@willbettiga1383]

Thanks so much for this video! You saved us a repair shop visit. We REALLY appreciate your time. We cleaned our carburetor as you demonstrated & the surging is gone!

[@austinado16]

Outstanding! Great job on that repair! Thanks for the comment!

[@SequoiaX]

Very Good Video...🙂
Wonderful, detailed, step by step tutorial...🙂
Why, - oh why didn't you start the machine after reassembling it? 🙃

[@austinado16]

Thanks for the kind words! I'm always looking to make the content better and have started to show the machines running after repair.

[@timenloe703]

BEST Honda carb cleaner in video I have seen. Bar none.

[@austinado16]

You made my day! Thanks!

[@mikebonge7206]

first class video,,, i am going to follow your video i have this lawn mower

[@austinado16]

Thanks for the kind words! I hope the video is helpful.

[@nmonalmstreet1287]

Bro you could not have made this anymore easy you're the fucking best thanks man

[@austinado16]

LOL... you made my day man, thank you!!

[@rbljackson]

im noticing a surge in my honda hrc216 at idle and on up with thottle applied. its just not quite as noticeable as I throttle up. Going to have to do the carb cleaning and appreciate the detailed video! thanks

[@austinado16]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching, and for the comment. Pick up a can of SeaFoam and start using that in it, a few ounces per tank of fuel, and you'll stop having carburetor issues.

[@TheReignharder]

Thanks - great vids - like the pace and thoroughness. 14:18 - orientation differs from 1:50 (or am I mistaken?). No start!!! :)!

[@austinado16]

Thanks for the comment. I'm still learning about how best to shoot and edit the videos, so they're a work in progress. It's bit of a balancing act to have a camera in the way of the tools, my hands and arms, and the work flow in general. I want it close enough to show detail, but it also has to be far enough back to catch all the movement involved in removing and disassembling parts. It'll get dialed in as I shoot more vids, and learn from the process. I'll be sure and start them in the future!

[@MichaelJohnson-mh7mp]

Good tutorial, excellent narration.

[@austinado16]

Thank you sir! Much appreciated!

[@carlloftin2850]

Should I turn off the gas when I am done mowing so gas does not sit in the carburetor?

[@austinado16]

There will still be fuel in the carburetor bowl, even if you allow the engine to sit and run, with the fuel lever turned "off," until the engine dies. This is why it's important to treat the fuel with SeaFoam, year round, unless you're mowing weekly, and using up the fuel in your fuel container, monthly.

[@carlloftin2850]

@@austinado16thanks I will try the seafoam addition.

[@davidalessandro1474]

Thank you very much. It worked perfect. Started on the first pull. 5 Stars!

[@austinado16]

Nice work! Thanks for watching, and for the feedback!

[@winnservices]

Thank you for the video!

[@austinado16]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching, commenting, and the sub! I really appreciate it!

[@tuxedolandscaping8296]

Great detailed video!!

[@austinado16]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@5595-r7x]

Thanks for the video! Step by step is a great help! Thanks !

[@austinado16]

You're welcome!

[@mitersaw648]

Thanks !!

[@austinado16]

You're welcome!