Lawn Mowers (Honda)

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.

09-08-2005, 03:30 PM	Topic Starter
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.
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