Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Blade Control, blade control, rotary blade

Question
Dear John,
I have a Honda HRR216VXA that I bought last year.  My HUGE problem is I cannot keep the blade engaged.  Once I get it to catch, I can mow for quite a while.  However, when I need to release it, or just can't hold on any longer, it takes a minor miracle to get it to engage again.  Can you offer any advice?
Thanks,
Ginger H.

Answer
Hello Ginger:

You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower at this Site Addy, http://hayward.arinet.com/scripts/EmpartISAPI.dll?MF&app=ASP&lang=EN&TF=Mainfram... and Select the Catalog American Honda. Now Select Lawn Mower. Now Scroll Down to the File HRR216K3 VXA and Click on it. Now Select Rotary Blade (2). Make Sure that all the Moveable Components are Moving Freely and are Not Binding. From your Description, it Sounds like the Spring (#14) May Be Weak or the Ball Control Plate (#5) May need Cleaning. Hope this Helps. I am here if you Require more Assistance. Let me know what Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John