Lawn Mowers (Honda) - Page 2

Wrasse · 09-08-2005, 03:30 PM

It's maybe a topic that should have been posted towards the beginning of summer but I finally got around to buying a new one and now I'm suffering a bit of buyer's remorse as I often do on more expensive purchases (the Internet sometimes works against me :P).

Anyone own a Honda or have much experience with their lawn mowers? I picked up a HRR216TDA model at the local Home Depot because of some rave reviews from what seemed to be a very knowledgeable employee. I'm just curious if anyone has any input.

I've read that Honda makes a steel key that connects to the crank shaft and if your blades come into contact with something too concrete, you can cause serious damage...that and the fact that some of the covers on the parts of the machine are made out of softer metals and can dent fairly easily and cause a loss of compression. (these explaination are coming from a not-so-knowledgeable engine guy, mind you)

Oh well...just thought I'd bug you all with my worries...heh.

Thanks.

**Bwana** · 09-09-2005, 05:28 AM

I have both a Honda Mower and power washer. Both have been fantastich other that the incident a few weeks ago when they got together in the dark of the night and tried to kill my labrador and pull off the bank job.

You should enjoy it.

StcChief · 09-09-2005, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redsurfer11

Got the Honda lawnmower, have no problems with it. Have had problems with Briggs and Stratton engines in 3 different machines in the last year though,wouldn't buy another B/S engine ever again.

I've no problems for 7 years now, with my 19 HP twin Briggs on my Craftsman rider.
6 speed no turbo-hydromatic

Change oil twice year. clean air filter.

Also have 4.5 hp briggs on my Craftsmen powerwasher. not used as much no problems.

Looked at honda before getting rider. 600 bucks for a push mower?

Got this returned rider for $900.

**Skip Towne** · 09-09-2005, 07:37 AM

I had a lot of trouble with my Honda at first. It kept dying and wouldn't idle. We found a little piece of rice in the carburetor.

09-08-2005, 03:30 PM
Wrasse Starter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Flower Mound, TX Casino cash: $3133794	Lawn Mowers (Honda) It's maybe a topic that should have been posted towards the beginning of summer but I finally got around to buying a new one and now I'm suffering a bit of buyer's remorse as I often do on more expensive purchases (the Internet sometimes works against me :P). Anyone own a Honda or have much experience with their lawn mowers? I picked up a HRR216TDA model at the local Home Depot because of some rave reviews from what seemed to be a very knowledgeable employee. I'm just curious if anyone has any input. I've read that Honda makes a steel key that connects to the crank shaft and if your blades come into contact with something too concrete, you can cause serious damage...that and the fact that some of the covers on the parts of the machine are made out of softer metals and can dent fairly easily and cause a loss of compression. (these explaination are coming from a not-so-knowledgeable engine guy, mind you) Oh well...just thought I'd bug you all with my worries...heh. Thanks.
Posts: 499

09-09-2005, 05:28 AM	#16
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2136023647	I have both a Honda Mower and power washer. Both have been fantastich other that the incident a few weeks ago when they got together in the dark of the night and tried to kill my labrador and pull off the bank job. You should enjoy it. __________________ Adventure is dangerous....but monotony can kill you.
Posts: 70,474

09-09-2005, 07:37 AM	#18
Skip Towne Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: T-Town Casino cash: $10004900	I had a lot of trouble with my Honda at first. It kept dying and wouldn't idle. We found a little piece of rice in the carburetor.
Posts: 69,689