Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I recently purchased a used Honda Harmony 1011 riding mower. I looks and works like new.  The Hydrostatic transmision makes a loud whine when changing direction or under load.  Is this normal?   Thanks,  Eric  

Yes, this is normal. My Toro mower tranny will make that wine sound when I self propell to its most fast speed.

Probably old news, but the faster you move the hydro lever, the louder the noise.  All normal.           On another note, I need some easy help with your exact mower (Honda Harmony 1011).  I need a hydrostatic for mine, and my original is gone.       Do you know the model number of the hydrostatic transaxle?       It is a Hydro-gear, but I cant tell the model.  Without it my mower isn't a mower.  Any help appreciated.  How do you like yours?