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Originally Posted by Art
simon64 wrote:
Picked up a 2001 honda, 16" cut, model as above.
does anyone know if this model has a blade brake as when i release
handle it just stops the engine. other than this it is in great
condition and cuts great...
thanks for looking..
simon...
They all have blade brakes. I think what you're asking is if it has a
clutch to allow the engine to continue running. Sounds like it doesn't.
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Art
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The HRG "Izy" range only have OPC (Operator Pressent Contol) devices which is a flywheel brake / ignition kill device. It kills the engine and stops the blade when the handle is released and is fitted to about 90% of lawn mowers these days due to European legislation!
Honda HRB, HRD, HRH and the modern HRX models all feature the Honda patented BBC (Blade Brake Clutch) design which, as mentioned above, is a clutch between the engine and the blade. This mechanism will stop the blade when the handle is released but allow the engine to continue running unlike the OPC design fitted to the budget HRG models.
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