Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Honda lawnmower blade brake, left hand thread, honda lawnmower

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On my 12+ year old Honda Harmony 215 (sorry, no other information-Honda uses stickers for serial numbers, date of manufacture, etc and over time they come off and get lost) walk behind self propelled mower, the pulley that drives the self propel system is broken.  How do I safely remove the blade brake assembly to get to this pulley and replace it?  Does the bolt that holds the blade brake on the engine shaft have a right hand thread or left hand thread?  Please reply to rmacomson@carolina.rr.com as I'm not sure I can get back to this website.  Thank you in advance for your help.
Bob Macomson

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 Hello Bob:

 Go to this Addy http://www.planopower.com/store/honda/index_mowers.shtml and Scroll Down to the Harmondy Mower Section. You May find a Breakdown here that will Assist you. The Bolts loosen by Turning the Same Direction as the Rotation of the Engine. Hope this Helps. I am here if you Require More Assistance. Let me know what Happens, Please. Thanks.

 Good Luck

 Respectfully

 John
John,
Thank you for the information on parts for this mower.  To get to the drive pulley, the blade brake assembly had to be removed and there was a LARGE spring that was part of this assembly.  I was able to lock the spring with a nail through the spring guide pin.  I disassembled the top of the mower so I could lock the flywheel while I loosened the blade brake retaining bolt on the engine shaft.  The whole assembly came off the shaft easily, including both pieces of the one-piece pulley!  The brake arm with its large spring swung down easily.  I had been working on the transmission thinking that was where the problem was, never considering the drive pulley could be worn out but that was the problem.  Thanks again for your help.
Bob

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 Hello Bob:

 Great!!  Im Glad you got it Working. Thanks for the Email Update. This Information May Help someone else. May all your Mechanical Problems be SMALL ONES and May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks Again.

 Best Wishes and Good Luck

 Respectfully

 John