SHOULD YOU BUY A HONDA LAWN MOWER IN 2024? (3 Things To Check)

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SHOULD YOU BUY A HONDA LAWN MOWER IN 2024? (3 Things To Check). HONDA is DONE MAKING MOWERS as of September 2023. Plus recent honda Lawnmowers were riddled with CAMSHAFT ISSUES. How do you know you're getting a GOOD ONE? In this video, I go over WHAT TO LOOK FOR so you can be CONFIDENT IN YOUR PURCHASE! I also go over the FEATURES, CONSTRUCTION, and BUILD QUALITY of this mower. Is this the BEST BUDGET LAWN MOWER? LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!!!
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@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Here is a LINK to a TUNE UP KIT for this Honda HRN216 Lawn Mower. Thank you for supporting the channel! 👍👉 amzn.to/44qIGdq

@mattjones1792 2 месяца назад

Lawn boy

@briantii 2 месяца назад

Just grabbed one of these today to go with my 2 year old HRX217HYA. I figure alternating between the two of them should easily last the rest of my useful mowing life. Ran the HRN once I got home and actually really impressed with it. Quite the upgrade from the old HRR216 I used to have and really not that big of a step down from the HRX with the hydro. Given that everything is going to throw away battery mowers, I figure might as well grab a spare while I still could, and I have slight concerns about support of the HRX composite deck 10 years down the line. Great video!

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the positive feedback and input Brian! 👍

@brianwintermute9551 2 месяца назад

Have a Troy Built self propelled mower with a Honda engine. 16 years old now. Brought it out yesterday from winter storage, put in new gas, one pull and it starts. Note, have used synthetic oil since day one, change the spark plug every three years and clean and grease the axles and sharpen the blade 2x per season as I have a large yard.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Solid plan Brian!

@jayay222 Месяц назад

Thanks very helpful! I had the Home Depot crew get a box with a green dot from the top shelf as the one on the floor didn't have any. Wasn't going to take a risk after watching this video. Only used once, but we're very happy with it so far!

@GarageGear Месяц назад

Awesome my friend! Enjoy the mow Jay!

@dmb3428 2 месяца назад

I'm on mow #5 with mine purchased about a month ago, I have 1/4 acre yard that is almost golf course quality grass. This new one runs smoother than an older honda 160 powered snapper 22" I just sold. Most places are pushing electric, not for me. And yes, honda sells for good prices used.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

RIGHT ON dmb!

@mr.dcfitted8713 23 дня назад

I currently have a Ryobi new home owner but I’m getting serious about my grass why should I make the switch besides price and gas vs electric?

@GarageGear 23 дня назад

@@mr.dcfitted8713 hey Mr. Dc a house a neighborhood over from me burned down because they were charging a battery that caught fire. That’s enough reason for me.

@smitastic7030 2 месяца назад

I bought mine from home depot 2 weeks ago. As far as I know all of the honda mowers home depot is currently selling have already had the recall done. Mine had the green dot, but I also checked the new serial number and it is not part of the recall as it was already fixed. Another tip, the box will look previously opened and retaped, also the flaps will not be glued together on top as it was opened for the recall.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Good info here smit!

@mikeames1749 Месяц назад

Thanks for the green dot advice, just picked this mower up a week ago and it did have the dot. Do you have any advice on a wheel upgrade for this mower? A set with bearings that aren't too expensive? Just curious on that. Great channel, I watch a lot of your content.

@GarageGear Месяц назад

Hey Mike! Sounds like you’re set! I don’t have a better whee recommendation other than retreading those wheels. Appreciate the positive feedback my friend!

@okielawnguy 2 месяца назад

I have also noticed that it’s difficult to bog down my Honda 216. Meanwhile I have a Toro TimeMaster that bogs down pretty easy unless I open up the side chute. It’s like Honda is the better mulching mower & Toro is best when when you let the clippings fly!

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

I agree! 👍

@josephberkeley Месяц назад

I'm wearing my Garage Gear tee shirt. Mowed the lawn. Changed the oil in my new Honda HRN at 30 minutes and again at 5 hours. All good. Thanks for the videos.

@GarageGear Месяц назад

ROCK ON Joseph! You da MAN! 👍👍🤜🤛

@frankcastle5294 2 месяца назад

Hi JB and another great vid. Having owned 2 Honda walk-behinds I can honestly say there's just something about their build quality....power...ease of maintenance....longevity....reliability that puts them ahead of everything else on the market.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

You got it John! Honda knows how to build them! 👍

@HomeOrchard Месяц назад

I appreciate your mention of non-ethanol fuel. I’ve been using it mixed with stabilizer for thirty years with no issues except for a recent purchase that wasn’t a Honda. I bought my HRN216 in 2020 and avoided the recall. In 2023 I bought a close out Toro Super Recycler model 21386 with the aluminum deck. From the start, I had to fix the valve cover which was leaking. The Toro can handle hills better laterally than the Honda which was the main reason for buying the Toro. However Honda build quality is light years ahead of the Toro. I just replaced the plastic carburetor on the Toro after 15 months. The main jet is super fine for meeting emissions but clogs easily. The main jet on the Honda is larger but still meets emissions while providing better fuel efficiency. The primary reason walk behind mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other small engine equipment including tillers are disappearing is due to USEPA Air Emissions Regulations that were implemented in the early 2000s. There’s a compliance schedule that manufacturers have to implement and most have already shutdown. With Home Depot having a limited supply post recall, I’m considering buying a second HRN216.

@GarageGear Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing this home orchard

@pepperman34 Месяц назад

Just picked an HRX217HYA from HD yesterday in my area , HD website has little over 1400 in stock, last call to great mower . Memorial Day sale plus my veteran discount got a great deal . Thanks HD for honoring veterans year round !

@GarageGear Месяц назад

Awesome pepperman! Thanks for sharing!

@dandennis8465 2 месяца назад

I purchased a HRX217 17 years ago, got it professionally tuned up by the dealer at about year 10. Other than that I do yearly oil changes and sharpen the blades. My tires are getting bald and will be my next upgrade.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing! Might want to try that bike tire trick!

@LI-FLKayakFisherman 2 месяца назад

Dan, about $40 for OEM on Amazon just replaced mine after 20+ years

@nwestra 2 месяца назад

Love this mower! I bought one last month for my landscape company and the thing is awesome. Also figured out that the bag is interchangeable with the HRX bag which happens to be a lot bigger than the one it comes with.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Glad you are enjoying it! Awesome to know!

@brentpaul6083 2 месяца назад

The list of SN was flashed quickly in the video (awesome video BTW)...can you provide a link or copy of the total list of recalled Serial Numbers? Also, the punch mark...will it be obvious?

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Hey Brent you can pause the video to check the list. The punch mark will be visible like it was in the picture shown. Are you buying a new or used one?

@robv.7324 2 месяца назад

I went out and bought the hrx 217 a few weeks ago. My last honda broke because I didn't catch the oil leak and it ate itself. Regardless, I asked the guy at HD what that green dot was for and he didn't know. I figured it was because they had checked it for cam shift issues! Home depot had a BUTT TON of the 216s for sale. Glad I got it.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Glad you did too, my friend! That’s awesome!

@dave8115 2 месяца назад

Would you generally recommend this over the HRX base models for a 10,000 sq foot lawn? I am struggling to decide whether the extra $250 to move to the HRX217VKA is worth it. Appreciate any insights you may have.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Either one is good! I have the hrn and my neighbor has the hrx. You’ll get ball bearings in the wheels, a bigger engine and a better bagging system with the HRX.

@deanmarkoshan2129 2 месяца назад

I have a 36 year old Honda HR194 lawnmower that still works like a tank. Aluminum deck. Only problem is it only cuts to a height of 3 inches. Is there a way to change tires to increase the cutting height to 4 inches? My bluegrass would like it.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

If it has a drive system probably no. But if it doesn’t then perhaps you could find some wheels that would fit

@tjsound1258 2 месяца назад

No green dot. No punched hole. I entered the serial number on Honda's "Recall and Update" web-page. When I hit submit, it reads: "There are currently no active recalls for your Power Equipment product." Please advise. BTW, thank you for your vids. I broke it in per your recommendations.

@tjsound1258 2 месяца назад

F/up: I called Honda with my SN. She entered into her database, then assured me my lawnmower was NOT included in the recall. She said this particular recall is very SN specific.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Sounds like you’re good to go! Are you having issues with yours?

@charley95sheridan44 2 месяца назад

Have a 1/4 acre yard with a 10 yr. old HRX 217 still going strong. Bought a new HRX in December still new in the box that was recalled, not ready for battery yet.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Smart move!

@kenburdier5884 2 месяца назад

Just purchased this lawn mower after watching all of your videos regarding this mower. Big question I’m happy so far and noticed odd scratch marks on the engine casing? Is this normal someone called it casting flash? Is it normal on a new mower to see this?

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

I’ve seen it before. It’s fine.

@crobro 2 месяца назад

I am sort of considering purchasing this mower and I was curious if you have experienced any of the issues I have seen on the web related to the self-propel caused by (wet) grass and twigs getting stuck in the belt area? You can see the "exposed" area that causes this issue at 5:21.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Hey cro! None whatsoever! I don’t have sticks and twigs all over my yard. Those that may may have issues but I don’t because I keep my yard tidy. I have never had an issue with grass interfering with the belt either. I also clean my mower deck about 3 times per year.

@crobro 2 месяца назад

I’m kinda deciding between the Honda and a Toro 21564 I have. I have a yard with little nooks and crannies and the Personal Pace can be finicky.

@jordanboucher5179 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the video. I’m a new subscriber and your video came up first when looking for a new Honda lawnmower. I plan to buy the Honda HRX217K6VKAD next week, and I will inspect it properly before leaving the store. Thank you for the great videos God bless you

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Appreciate you Jordan! Thanks for being a cool fan!

@Booth_ 2 месяца назад

Just bought mine this weekend. I did the oil change after 30 minutes of run time. My goodness you were not kidding about the color change after thirty minutes and the amount of particulates floating in the oil. I was totally shocked. Glad I watch your video before purchasing. Had to part ways with my John Deere JX75 which was tough, but I am excited for the Honda! Thanks man for all of your useful advice in the garage.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Hey Booth! Glad you’re excited for you new Honda! What as the story with your jx75?

@Booth_ 2 месяца назад

@@GarageGear loved the mower. I wanted a stripe kit and they don’t seem to make them for John Deeres and I’m not very innovative haha. I know Big League Lawns makes them for the Hondas. Bottom line is I’m a sucker for some stripes.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

@@Booth_ grab a kit and go to town!

@MatthewSobotka 2 месяца назад

I actually just bought that mower last week. I came from a Ryobi electric mower. There are a lot of things different on it overall it isn’t improvement, except then still not used to the system as the lawnmower moves too fast

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing Matthew! Enjoy the mow!

@jacobmichel-iy5ie Месяц назад

Thank you we just bought a brand new HRN today. Had the green sticker on the box per your advice. I just finished cutting the lawn. Worked great! 1st pull start. Glad I did not purchase the Toro. Used the mulch mode. No clumps or trash left behind. Honda rules!

@GarageGear Месяц назад

Awesome Jacob! Enjoy the mow bud!

@guppygb6078 Месяц назад

I just ordered the HRX217HYA. What is your opinion on using synthetic oil vs the OEM Honda oil? I've also heard some people run conventional oil to break in the engine then switch to synthetic.

@GarageGear Месяц назад

After discussing this with mechanics they all agreed synthetic is the way to go! I usually use the oil they give you for the break in then switch to synthetic! 👍

@alanbiker5838 Месяц назад

I just bought an HRN216VKAA a few days ago from an equipment dealer. They installed the fix for the started before I picked it up. Traded my old Honda push mower for this one that has the benefit of self power drive, and it's great, just like my "old" one.

@GarageGear Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing Alan

@davva360 2 месяца назад

I thought they had stopped making them altogether. I have one that's about 14 years old but the deck is now rusted to the point I had to take cardboard to cover the holes so I wasn't getting stuff flying in my face. Now im torn. I want a new one but am planning a move to a property that will be over an acre and I don't want to push mow so much. I really probably need a ride on mower then but I cant really use one at my current property. There are just too many tight spaces.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Hondas are still around for a short time. They are selling off last years stock.

@danielfitzgerald4089 2 месяца назад

What do you think about stepping up to the entry level HRX model over the entry level HRN model? I have a large yard and live 5000 ft. My current Honda is about 18 years old and is about warn out and this model doesn't have enough power in my opinion. Thank You

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Great mower that you can’t go wrong with! 👍

@juan.rocha-gonzalez 2 месяца назад

Hey JB thanks for all your content …it’s not only very informative but they are also fun to watch ! I just picked up a HRX217 VYAA yesterday …..your reviews were super helpful on making my decision By the way do you know anything about Honda not discontinuing the lawnmower products, they released some new videos yesterday about the line up on their RU-vid channel

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

We’ll have to stay tuned to see what they are going to do. I wonder if they’re changing their tune. Thanks for following along on the channel. I’m glad you find it to be useful.

@darrenk3433 15 дней назад

I’m up in Canada and went to the Honda Powerhouse Store up by me (north of Toronto). Guy told me as far as he knows they are just moving production out of the US but the mowers will still be available. Not sure if it’s going to change anything with quality.

@ExtremDIY Месяц назад

I had one and really liked it but Honda couldn't make it to stand up like most new mowers. Cut quality is fantastic and love the mulch lever. I cant stand adding a mulch plug. I bought a Toro Recycler and works great and storage is a plus for me but I do miss the throttle option which is my favorite.

@GarageGear Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing DIY

@d_dizzie_druck5753 2 месяца назад

Also love the fact you have stated it was strickter enviromental standards that they decided to stop production in North America. I never did buy into the reason they gave last year of "We @ Honda want to focus more on our utv, atv, & dirt bike production in North America." Like how they're still building snow blowers too.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Yep! Thanks for watching!

@cm.5023 2 месяца назад

That may have been a tiny part but i think a larger part was battery powered mowers.

@craigw.scribner6490 2 месяца назад

Thanks! i have a Toro mower with a Honda mower but it's time to replace it with a Honda HRN216 while they're still available.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Go for it! 👍

@1speedbrian 26 дней назад

Ive had an HRX for 18 years, It just had the rear axle assembly shear in two, I replaced the wheels about 5 years ago that's all I've ever done besides change the oil every couple years and sharper or replace the blades. I felt like I got my monies worth out of it so I gave it to a friends kid that likes to fix stuff and went and bought a new HRX this last weekend. I'm glade I did had no idea they where stopping selling them. The eclectic mowers I'm sure a good but they don't look like they will last 15+ years and Im sure the battery require replacement every 4 years or so.

@GarageGear 25 дней назад

@@1speedbrian there’s no way battery stuff last as long as your mower did! Especially the batteries! Thanks for watching

@redghostsrt 2 месяца назад

Yesterday I bought the HRX at Home Depot for the price of the HRN model they made a mistake on the pricing at the shelf and they had to bite the bullet I love these kind of deals 😅

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

SCORE! Sweet deal! 👍

@landcruiser7936 2 месяца назад

Just bought one. Had the green dot and cuts beautifully. Only thing I don't like is the self propelled hand controls. I am sure I'll get used to it but still very happy with the purchase.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Awesome enjoy the mow land cruiser

@Tsnor150 2 месяца назад

try using your palm instead of your thumb on the hand controls. you may like it better

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

@@Tsnor150 good tip!

@Rebel9668 2 месяца назад

Never had a push mower with overhead valves. Always just had the old-fashioned flat head-side valve engines. How often do you need to reset the valve lash on one of those things? I ask this because I thought my 14 year old rider bit the dust the other day. Went to start it and it wouldn't crank. Took out the spark plug and it spun freely enough. Had to get out my feeler gauges and re-set the valve lash, .004 on the intake valve and .006 on the exhaust. New valve cover gasket and she fired right back up like new! On a side note, I also added "poor man's power steering" by adding a set of needle bearings to the steering spindles. I tried replacing the front wheel bushings with bearings, but the bearings wouldn't fit, so have a slightly larger set ordered.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Not exactly sure rebel! Thanks for sharing my friend!

@shortyorc121 2 месяца назад

Along time. My briggs 725exi has over 800 hours on it and I haven't adjusted the valves yet. So i would say valve adjustment shouldn't really be an issue specially for a Honda engines which are known for having well into the 1000s of hours of run time.

@octane2099 2 месяца назад

OMG I ran outside to check out the box it didn't have the green sticker but then I looked at the other side it was there I got lucky. I got mine today some one stole my other one it was also a Honda but a 8 year old one. It looks nice all blacked out.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Whoa someone stole your mower?

@AlwaysBored1 2 месяца назад

Love my HRN216. On year 4 now. I perform all the usual seasonal maintenance and, this year, replaced the rear wheels.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing my friend

@colfergusson4242 2 месяца назад

Had my HRN216 for 3yrs great power n speed cuts great, only issue is catching bag, the top section it lets all the fine dust ect blow through to your face breathing it in, great mower but if I had known this fault I would have bought something different, my last Honda engine mountfeild mower was 26yrs when it gave up never an issue

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing this info my friend

@pokedope534 Месяц назад

Just grabbed my first honda mower today, this exact model at hoke depot $550 but my box had a blue sticker on it. Did they color coordinate anything determining certain things? Thanks!

@GarageGear Месяц назад

As far as I know any sticker on there on that place in any color means the repair had been completed.

@williswoody2691 Месяц назад

I’m been going back and front between buying this or a 22 inch toro recycler. I’ve read a few reviews on this Honda stating that it was leaking oil after one use just wondering your thoughts on this.

@GarageGear Месяц назад

No issues with mine ever. Could have been a fluke case. Don’t hear about this being a common issue

@tipsyrippers 2 месяца назад

I was wondering if this mower would be suitable for me. I use a push mower about 10-30 minutes each mow. As I have a rider. I was looking for quality and longevity so it’s either this mower or the next one up from this one ?? What do you recommend. Thanks ! Awesome videos by the way !

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Hey rippers if you are using it around trees I would probably recommend the HRX with better wheels and bearings these wheels are all plastic. 👍

@tipsyrippers 2 месяца назад

@@GarageGear thanks for replying !! I was also wondering if you could put hrx wheels on an hrn model ?

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

@@tipsyrippers I don’t believe so

@johnnytopside3702 Месяц назад

Yo Garage Gear I bought a HRX yesterday & did the whole bottle pour in thing & when I checked the oil level after it was above the mushroom top thing on the dipstick I don’t see any writing that says full on it am I supposed to get it in between the lil xs at the bottom? Been a pain trying to slowly pump out a lil at a time.

@GarageGear Месяц назад

Hey Johnny not exactly sure what the story is with your mower if you just bought it but I would dump out all the oil and refill it to the correct level with fresh oil.

@johnnytopside3702 Месяц назад

@@GarageGear yeah I bought it new at HD idk why so much oil was still in it. Am I aiming for in between the cross X’s at the bottom of the dipstick for the oil level?

@GarageGear Месяц назад

@@johnnytopside3702 yep you got it! When you put the dip stick in just rest it on the top. Don’t thread it down. Rest it, pull it out and check your level. That’s how to check it on a Honda mower nowadays.

@superdave336 2 месяца назад

I've been thinking about purchasing one but Chickanic did a video 1 yr ago with all the issues from Honda. Some of the issues are the open deck and the drive system and the drive cable. Plus I have some concerns on the plastic deck for the HRX models. I have a lot of rocks and sticks and don't want a cracked deck. I'm undecided, might just get the Toro Super Recycler. I really like the Honda's though.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Hey super Dave, no mower is perfect and each one has their own flaws. Super recyclers have issues backing up. I did a video on that last summer. Are you mowing a rough pasture or something that has all those rocks and sticks?

@superdave336 2 месяца назад

@@GarageGear Not a pasture but my yard, ditch and garden areas. They aren’t smooth pretty grass areas. I have woods surrounding everything and trees in the yard. Lots of gum balls, sticks and rocks.

@superdave336 2 месяца назад

@@GarageGear I don’t even really want a self propelled mower but all the better ones have drives.

@superdave336 2 месяца назад

@@GarageGear If I was to get a Honda would you recommend the steel deck or NeXite?

@CraigGa Месяц назад

So what would be your recommendation on the best mulching self propelled push mower? Mainly focusing on mulching capability, but overall capability/ratings second

@GarageGear Месяц назад

For the best store bought mower I would get a Honda. Either hrn or HRX. Got a video coming out on this this weekend

@CraigGa Месяц назад

@@GarageGear Looking forward to it! Thanks for the reply! Awesome video content btw

@GarageGear Месяц назад

@@CraigGa appreciate you Craig

@lukematei8364 2 месяца назад

Hey mate im a gardening contractor over in Australia. I have that exact mower. Just did a service on it a few hours ago. Been using it for 2 years. I still really like it. It is made in USA so unsure why it it wont be sold anymore to americans

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Hey Luke! I assume it’s because there is a big push to go all battery here. Terrible idea. Thanks for sharing bud!

@WJCTechyman 2 месяца назад

@@GarageGear Yeah, swapping something that affects the climate of the planet over something that could be more hazardous in the short term. Lithium based batteries contain a number of toxic substances and aren't really all that recyclable. At least at the end of life an internal combustion engine is actually recyclable. Some will claim that the batteries are recyclable but wish-cycling is a little different than reality. Most of the precious metals in these batteries come out as something called "black mass," something that's potentially more harmful in the short term than greenhouse gas emissions as well as being more potentially harmful overall than spent nuclear fuel bundles. I just don't think trying to separate the precious and heavy metals in black mass would be financially feasible.

@deviouslaw Месяц назад

I picked up an HRN216 for I want to say $230 a few years ago, lightly used. It has been flawless and even though I have since picked up a riding mower I still enjoy mowing with my Honda as well if the weather is nice.

@GarageGear Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing. I’m glad you’re enjoying the mow with the Honda. It’s a great machine.

@XxTommyboy890Xx Месяц назад

Just bought mine today and mowed about .7 acres in an hour and 15 minutes which is much faster than my rider so far I love it. I was actually super surprised at how quite it is for a gas mower as well.

@GarageGear Месяц назад

Awesome Tommy! That’s good amount of mowing!

@MidwestLawnMan Месяц назад

Torn between getting this same honda model or a Toro Super Recycler… which do you recommend that has a better cut quality, more comfortable, and just better overall?

@GarageGear Месяц назад

Go with the Honda!

@MidwestLawnMan Месяц назад

@@GarageGear that’s what I started leaning towards.. Do you know if the warranties are still good on the unused models still in stock even though they stopped making them last year? There’s a few still here at my local HD

@GarageGear Месяц назад

@@MidwestLawnMan from what I know they still have to honor their warranty!

@jetfixer3207 Месяц назад

I bought my '23 Honda HRX217HYA because of the engine quality, but sadly, just 1/3 of the way through its second mowing season, the Honda GCV200 engine is eating itself. Anywhere from a little to a LOT of exhaust smoke, and obviously it's burning oil pretty aggressively. (It received a new camshaft through the recall, but I think that's unrelated) So my plan is to hopefully get through this second mowing season without it dying completely, then take it in for probably a new cylinder and piston. If it dies again though, I'll either go electric, or find a walk behind mower with Kawasaki power.

@GarageGear Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing jet

@GarageGear Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing jet

@Canyon04 2 месяца назад

I love mine I bought but, I did have an issue with the bag falling off. Hondas customer service needs to be retrained on how to use there crm tool. Shouldn’t take multiple weeks to get an answer on something

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

I hear ya canton but at least they are better than some cheap Chinese companies that don’t get back to you at all.

@mattb9664 2 месяца назад

Yes. There will be some type of random quality issue like the transmission fluid issue on mine, but once it's fixed- it'll be last for however long you take care of it.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Oh yeah! That’s the truth!

@ebaysnipa Месяц назад

Hi did Honda address the issue with the wheels locking up when pulling backwards, is it the same system (smart drive) on these new models? Thanks

@GarageGear Месяц назад

Hey eBay! It is a smart drive system on the hrn. Mine has no issues so I assume they did

@ebaysnipa Месяц назад

@@GarageGear Went through all Home Depot’s reviews on this lawnmower and unfortunately it looks like this is an issue for some customers still 👎🏽

@sullybiker6520 2 месяца назад

I got one, checked the box as per your video. It was the only mower I could find that really felt well-built and really looked quality. It's been running like a champ and cuts beautifully.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Awesome! That’s great to hear!

@Carlos.Rivera 2 месяца назад

As Home owner, this mower is no brainer. Price can be scared but dont worry, you will get "profit" for a while because you are doing the work. I recommend the bicycle thread for better user experience, doing work like walking on park. Maintenance is easy, a basic tool kit is all you need.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Good tips. Thanks for sharing!

@cobra-he9xj 2 месяца назад

I just had HD deliver one to me last week (none were in stock locally). Unfortunately the SN is in the range of the recall. Mine doesn't have a green sticker. It has a blue sticker. 🤔 I haven't opened it up to check for the "dimple", because I might just return it if it's part of the recall. I can't seem to find any mention online of a blue sticker being OK.

@smitastic7030 2 месяца назад

@cobra-he9xj 2 месяца назад

@@smitastic7030 That's interesting. Thanks for that feedback. There was only one serial number on mine (no "new" serial number) and it was definitely part of the recall. I did expect the box to have been opened and reused, but there was no sign of that. I tried to get some more information on Honda's website but finally gave up. Seems to me that considering Honda is no longer in this business that they are just dumping final stock. The thought also hit me that there's no motivation for Honda to rework an engine with the same care as originally building it. I returned the Honda today as a result. Picked up a new Toro which I suppose I should have in the first place.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Not sure of any info on the blue dots.

@jordancombs2070 2 месяца назад

any issues with string being hard to pull? i bought one last week and changed oil after 30 mins and abo it half way through mowing i shut it off and when i went to start it back the string was getting really hard to pull, any idea what that could be?

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

That’s the cam shaft issue. Take it in to the dealer or wherever you got it

@jordancombs2070 2 месяца назад

Thanks! I waited and found one in stock at home depot just so i could make sure i had the green sticker and everything

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

@@jordancombs2070 awesome! Glad you Knabbed one!

@ChicagoSirens 2 месяца назад

Considering upgrading my John Deere JA65 to a Honda HRX217. Only issue I’m worried about is poor suction on it. Any opinions? The JA65 is MINT so I don’t know if I’d be able to let it go anyways.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Both of those mowers are great. The Honda does a good job cutting. Wouldn’t be disappointed with it!

@ChicagoSirens 2 месяца назад

@@GarageGearEnded up picking the Honda up. I am not disappointed!! Also someone is selling a mint John Deere 14SB, thinking of getting it since the Kawi is a better engine than the Briggs Quantum if I understood correctly.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

@@ChicagoSirens yep! Go for it!!!

@scottpolenske9224 Месяц назад

What do you think about this mower compared to the Toro super recycler? The super recycler, to me seems like the deck would get excessive build up of grass with the baffles or whatever they call them under it. And now with them being all briggs engines...

@GarageGear Месяц назад

Hey Scott did you watch this video? HONDA HRX217VKA VS TORO SUPER RECYCLER 21564 - WHICH MOWER IS BEST? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8WGS1C3_jhk.html It has the HRX offers a decent comparison.

@scottpolenske9224 Месяц назад

@@GarageGear yes I did. I was curious about the HRN. My brother has the hrx216 170, and neighbor has the hrx 217 190. I don't know anyone with the TORO SR. I have a toro recycler 22 with a 163

@GarageGear Месяц назад

@@scottpolenske9224 I would go with the Honda. Super recyclers have issues backing up!

@jeffreycaban5107 2 месяца назад

If I was in the Market for a new Mower I wouldn't hesitate to purchase a Honda. I'd probably opt for a HRC model though.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Can’t beat em Jeffrey! Thanks for watching my friend!

@lanceb940 2 месяца назад

Hrc 216 is the ultimate Honda mower.

@tomjoad8272 2 месяца назад

Buying one tomorrow. It's the last one my dealer has in stock.@lanceb940

@jeffreycaban5107 2 месяца назад

@@tomjoad8272 You Luck Dog you.

@guitarman3968 Месяц назад

I was a huge Honda fan until they switched to the dual blade system. Now I’m no longer a Honda customer.

@announcer9 2 месяца назад

Great video! I have this exact mower that’s about 2yrs old and is hard to start. Anyways to get it checked?

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

I’d get it into a shop to have it checked out!

@Jim-ut1bz 2 месяца назад

I just bought one and it looks like there are cracks on the side of the block between oil filler and the muffler. Is this normal from maybe casting?

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

I have seen that before. It’s normal. As long as you don’t see any leaks you are good.

@Jim-ut1bz 2 месяца назад

Thanks!

@user-ip2vx2pu2b 2 месяца назад

I just bought that same mower!! I put full synthetic oil after the bottle it came wth. 5w30 Royal Purple. I love purple oil 😊

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Awesome! Good stuff. Thanks for watching.

@blackhawks1870 Месяц назад

What gas you put?

@EPHONIC Месяц назад

Great review. Love the info and pacing. Question: How do the wheels compare to say other mowers? Do these have ball bearings?

@GarageGear Месяц назад

Hey EP! Appreciate the feedback. these wheels are pretty basic. No bearings inside. If you want better wheels you’ll have to step up the HRX! Thanks for watching

@EPHONIC Месяц назад

@@GarageGearThanks! Love the channel and subscribed. Watched your other video comparing the HRN and HRX and see the difference now. I may splurge on a HRX for a bit more of the features. Want to get mine soon before they sell out in North America. Thanks so much! Love the deck jokes. 😂

@GarageGear Месяц назад

@@EPHONIC thanks for being a cool fan ephonic! Haha gotta keep it real around here! 👍

@jaybooth4815 2 месяца назад

Great video JB! Also a really nice mower. I’m still on the fence about getting the HRX217. I don’t need it but my old one, that my son has, is awesome. I might get it for an investment…haha! What’s up for the weekend? Cheers my friend!

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Not a bad plan to grab one Jay! Thanks my friend! Was going to hit up antique world this morning but then the rain hit and probably scared all the vendors away. Meantime got some work to do around here. How about you? Hanging with the grandkids?

@jaybooth4815 2 месяца назад

⁠Not today JB, they have a party to attend to. I did have them yesterday! Enjoy the weekend bud!

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

@@jaybooth4815 you too Jay!

@mikegrier2829 Месяц назад

Bought my Honda HR214 in 1986. Replaced one cable and one wheel so far. Nothing else other than air filter, oil and spark plug. Cranks on the first pull except for the first start of the season, then it takes 3 or 4 tries. 😂

@GarageGear Месяц назад

That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing my friend! Enjoy the mow this season.

@bassfever4705 2 месяца назад

Well I just went to home depot today. They had one left, but the box didn't have the green dot. I asked an associate but he had no clue. Maybe I have to go to a different home depot? Do all the stores put that sticker on the boxes?

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

It’s not the store putting the stickers on. It’s Honda. I would go to another store!👍

@appleztooranges 2 месяца назад

I regret buying my 2022 Honda hrx217hya for the following reason: 1) my Honda hrr216vka I got in 2013 was fine. Should have kept it. 2) starting issue with mine no matter what. I changed the thermowax, changed gas and change spark. Doesn’t matter. Honda dealer said this is normal. Said if temperatures under 70 degrees it will not start first or second pull on these new Hondas. If it’s above it should. I can attest to this. Government regulation did something here as it is my first Honda power equipment that does not start first pull!

@czechmate6916 2 месяца назад

One of my Honda mowers the automatic choke sticks periodically and won’t start until I unstick it. I wonder if that is the reason for your problem.

@appleztooranges 2 месяца назад

@@czechmate6916 is it the thermowax?

@czechmate6916 2 месяца назад

@@appleztooranges I’m not familiar with that term but this mower is probably about ten years old. When it happens I remove the air filter and use a stick to push the butterfly on the choke to unstick it and it will start right up.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing this info

@jasonkehr3727 2 месяца назад

Imagine saying Honda mowers suck and outing yourself to everyone in the room you've never used one. Good vid. I use an HRX217 myself for my lawn care business and it's been absolute workhorse for 5 years with no signs of stopping, and we're talking 30+ hours of mowing per week during the Spring, Summer, and Fall.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing! Many more years to come

@hammer3921 2 месяца назад

Why not mention that some models of this mower don’t have the punch mark or green dot but are not included in the recall? My serial number starts with MANA. Very confusing.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

These are the only models affected

@rashadabdullah9769 2 месяца назад

Im looking at buying a horizontal shaft honda engine for a future project. Are any of them affected by any issues?

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Nope only the engines mentioned in this video were affected

@gneesh14 2 месяца назад

Have an older HRR216, it’s a great mower that hasn’t given me any issues for years. Use my timemaster regularly now, but I won’t be getting right of the Honda anytime soon

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Hold onto that Honda!

@jp-us9rq 2 месяца назад

I halp out my buddy cut some grasses I had tried this mower the motor is great it cuts nice but I just don't like how the self propelled is I like the handle u just hold back

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing jp

@menswearhous 2 месяца назад

Just got one the other day, says manufacture date on the engine was 2022. You think I should return it for a newer one?

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

If it’s running fine, You’re good.

@tinfairfax 2 месяца назад

Hì JB. Just saw your video and went out and get the mentioned Honda at home depot. Upon taking it out of the box and did overall inspection, I found several hairline cracks at the right side of the engine wall (where the oil dip stick located), And look like it's been welded in some way. Compared to the other side of the engine (left) is smooth and no hair line cracks. Since it's passed QC from Honda, should I be concerned and just go ahead and returned to make sure. I'm a 61 years old guy and it's not convenient to pack or unpack the mower from the box and lift it. It's over a100lb box. Would like to hear your advice. Thanks

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Hey tin not to worry. Those lines are from the mold they were made in. See them on lots of Hondas. You’re all good with that mower!

@tinfairfax 2 месяца назад

Thanks JB. That's a comfort to hear, not to worry about hair line cracks. That would save me a trip returning to Home Depot. This is my first Honda mower. Will start using and test out the mower tomorrow

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

@@tinfairfax go for it! 👍

@wc2913 24 дня назад

Hi JB. I love your videos, I learned a lot . I have a small lawn which is around 700 sq ft , would you recommend buy a Honda gas mower or battery mower? Thanks

@GarageGear 23 дня назад

@@wc2913 you buy a Honda you’ll have it forever. You buy a battery mower, you’ll spend a lot more money over time. Can’t go wrong with a Honda.👍 appreciate you wc

@lyonsdavid Месяц назад

Does it come with a rear deflector for bagless discharge?

@GarageGear Месяц назад

Hey David! No it doesn’t. It just shoots it straight down! Thanks for watching

@AahronDaniel-tk4ts 2 месяца назад

I purchased my first home a couple of days ago. Less than 4000 sf of cutting yard, I can't wait to go buy this mower. They are starting to disappear from the shelves, but I will travel to get one. Hopefully by the end of the month I will be starting to mow.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Awesome! Go for it, my friend! You won’t be disappointed

@michaeldavis6550 2 месяца назад

Did you get your mower, I returned a mower today , bought this one myself.

@AahronDaniel-tk4ts 2 месяца назад

@@michaeldavis6550 not yet, we move in Wednesday. The yard is getting LONG. First cut is going to be fun.

@michaeldavis6550 2 месяца назад

@AahronDaniel-tk4ts just be careful about stock. They had 50 left at my store & when I got there to get one they were down to 10 left & it was litterly 2hrs they went from 50 to 10 left. Their selling pretty fast & leftover stock Will be gone In no time. Congratulations on your new home & may God Bless you & your family with many Happy Years Together.

@AahronDaniel-tk4ts 2 месяца назад

@michaeldavis6550 thanks for the heads up. I will purchase today! Blessings to you as well.

@ezeNdog 2 месяца назад

So I thought Honda was discontinuing it's gas push mowers and they actually did a stop sale last September. R they still producing them?

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

They stopped making them last September and are selling off any remaining repaired mowers after their stop sale last year.

@jordanboucher5179 Месяц назад

Just bought my HRX last Thursday. Thanks for all the information and detailed reviews about this Mower Love the videos! Keep them coming !!

@GarageGear Месяц назад

You got it Jordan! Congrats on the mower!

@Bostonharborwater 2 месяца назад

Im not a crazy electric powered save the world guy , my Ariens snowblower could never be replaced by electric but I’m sold on the electric mowers if you have a smaller yard. One of the best tools I’ve bought. Greenworks 80volt. It’s Awsome. . That being said. If you have something bigger and need more range. Can’t beat a Honda.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing this my friend

@masterblaster3865 3 дня назад

I have this very same model.........my bag never stays on place. Huge design flaw, plastic square tabs where you hook the steel hooks from the bag are too short. Am I the only one having this issue?.......I bag all the time and when I have to stop every few minutes to "re-hook" one side of the bagger, it drives my crazy!!!.....and yes, I always clean off the grass from the area before attaching the bag, but that does not help. .......anyone else having this issue????

@GarageGear 3 дня назад

@@masterblaster3865 is the plastic tab broken or something. ?

@dfields9511 2 месяца назад

Cool, I have never owned a Honda , but a few have crossed my path when I picked a few up over the years from the trash and fixed and resold .

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing d

@ccmotorshed 2 месяца назад

In Australia you can still get Honda mowers and I might get a wb20 and it has a 163cc gx160 I love Honda it has been my dream to get a new gx engine I can’t lie

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Awesome! Go get it!

@ccmotorshed 2 месяца назад

@@GarageGear i have a pond with 100000 gallons and I need to pump it to get rid of reed’s

@TommyG11814 2 месяца назад

I've only had 2 mowers since I bought my home 41 years ago and they were both Toro, nothing else.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing

@johndenver8574 2 месяца назад

My lawn care business uses 90% honda commercial equipment. Here are my reasons why. 1) Quality in the commercial honda segment 2) longevity-lasts a really really really long time 3) maintenance is very very simple 4) built like a tank 5) no need to change batteries every 20-40 mins. Just fill with gas once and I'm good to go 6) much less risk of fire due to overheading which is batteries number 1 weakness heat

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing this! Would love to know how many of these units are spontaneously combusting in peoples garages. Hearing crazy things!

@johndenver8574 2 месяца назад

@GarageGear their was thee battery fire at thee Kentucky lawn equipment expo. It happened on a dewalt battery powered zero turn. If your looking for the video just type in battery powered zero turn fire at lawn expo. Should pop up. It takes at least 20x more water to put out a battery powered lawn mower fire then a convenient engine fire.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

@@johndenver8574 heard about this! Crazy they had to bury it to put it out!

@johndenver8574 2 месяца назад

@GarageGear that's because when a battery burns it burns extremely hot. The best way unfortunately to put a battery fire out is dirt. Wipes out oxygen.

@Silverface1987 2 месяца назад

I have 2 Honda mowers,HRN216(31 years old) and I loved it so much I purchased a new electric ⚡️ start HRX217. Didn’t need the new one,I just wanted an electric start (getting older and enjoying toys) the 30 year old one gave me ZERO problems,so I wanted to keep it in the family,and gave it to my son in law. Self-propelled works GREAT. 30 year old dude gets oil,air filters and spark plugs,AND SHARP BLADES… BOTH are plastic deck models. Hey JB 👍🏼

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

ROCK ON SILVER! Those old Hondas are awesome!

@chatrkat Месяц назад

A can completely understand and agree. The older Honda’s I own are so well built they could easily outlast me.

@brianwa1982 Месяц назад

The HRX217 is still better than that. You have adjustable speed control and an actual engine throttle so you can let the engine idle while you change the bag. Years ago, throttles were standard on mowers. Now you just pull and it revs up to high speed already and that just can't be good on the engine, especially each time you have to stop the engine to change the mower bag. Another reason I love the HRX217 because of that blade stop feature so you only have to start your mower once and get your whole lawn mowed without ever having to stop the engine to empty the bag or to stop mowing to move something out of the way without the engine stopping.

@hawgbreath 21 день назад

My HRX 217 is so old I can’t remember when I bought it. Perhaps 12 years or more. Always use ethanol gas cause the ethanol-free is not available nearby. Only repair has been the clutch cable last year as it stretched too long to adjust any more. I live in Florida so I mow at least weekly for 9 months of the year. The battery gave up years ago but it starts on the first pull 99% of the time, even after winter storage. Sad to see Honda leaving the US walk-behind mower market. My advice: grab one while you can!

@brianwa1982 20 дней назад

@@hawgbreath I bought a 2nd HRX217HYA mower earlier this month just to have another on hand even though my first HRX217HYA is less than 2 years old (which replaced a 13 year old Troybilt lawnmower that was ready to retire (engine started bogging down, burning oil even after regular oil changes and backfired occasionally when u went to start it up). Ive read reviews for all the other brands and types out there, and alot of them have flaws and I also noticed the Briggs and Straton engine isnt what it once was and having its issues too. Honda is just plain reliable and I am sad to see these guys pull out of the U.S. and the electric mowers are just something that I think if something real serious breaks, its a whole new mower period, so Im not about electric mowers. I feel like a lot of businesses now that sell mowers are more about profits than quality of their product, they are definitely not made like they used and they did away with the throttle control on a lot of them to be green friendly (rolls eyes) Im not about to go electric anytime soon at all, definitely wont see me driving, renting or owning an Electric Car either.

@cale9987 2 месяца назад

Can you manual push this mower/disengage the self-drive?

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Hey cale! You don’t have to use the drive system if you don’t want to. This mower is still relatively easy to push!

@brandongallahan5537 2 месяца назад

I was stuck between the super recycler and the hrx. Went with the hrx Honda. So far so good 🤞been really happy with it

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Awesome mower, my friend!

@thomasdowneyjr.4162 2 месяца назад

I have a good old HRX 217 got used just tuned it up runs great starting to see the electric junk more in stores the ice mowers...

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

I see a lot of people with buyers remorse selling their electric junk on Craigslist and marketplace lol! Thanks for watching

@johns1646 2 месяца назад

Whats your thoughts on the hondas with plastic decks? I understand plastic from 2024 is advanced, but why did they charge more for these models when metal is presumably safer and more reliable? Was it the supercar, lightweight logic of "we will charge you more money, for the striped out model?"

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Hey John the plastic HRX Honda has a few other better features. The bag/mulch lever is really nice. You can do partial of either of your choice. Plus rubber wheels with bearings! 👍👍

@michaeldavis6550 2 месяца назад

Wait a minute. Are the decks actually plastic. Like really for real? A $800 mower with a plastic deck????

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

@@michaeldavis6550 oh yeah! They’re plastic

@michaeldavis6550 2 месяца назад

@GarageGear what about the base model the HRN 216. Is that also plastic. What about the stamped aluminum deck its supposed to have. A mower with a plastic deck is a slap I'm the face at that cost to the consumer. That's a joke, midas well have a plastic carburetor & fuel tank & he'll we can even do plastic mower blades. Fuck the consumer is what we're doing Wright infront of their faces & their still paying for it & buying into the garbage. Plastic is the new steel in the US.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

@@michaeldavis6550 I did videos on both of them for you to check out

@chrgeorgeson Месяц назад

Man, lawn mowers have been so dissapointing lately. I had an EGO and had nothing but issues. I had to live with that for about 3 years and gave up. Got a Honda a few years back and after one season it constantly surges. I replaced the carborator because cleaning it didn't fix the issue and after 5 months It started to surge again.

@GarageGear Месяц назад

Whoa thanks for sharing

@timpmuldoon736 2 месяца назад

Hard to beat Honda ..! I was 😤 to here 🇺🇸Gov & EPA scared Honda from producing gas mower .. My Husqvarna Mower has Honda GVC 160 powering it Great Engine trouble free with proper care..! Just ordered some spare parts to Keep it going strong 🤞🏻

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

ROCK ON Tim! Thanks for watching

@czechmate6916 2 месяца назад

I have three Honda mowers and an old Sears mower with a Honda engine on it and I haven’t had any problems with any of them. They will start first or second pull every time.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Keep them as long as you can, my friend!

@GamerNxUSN 3 дня назад

Just picked up a hrxv217vka for 550 after veteran discount! Mine has a blue dot? Does color matter?

@GarageGear День назад

From what I know the color doesn’t mean anything different. Just that the repair has been made! 👍

@dalebroomer6445 2 месяца назад

Just so its clear, my understanding is they will stop US production, but still make them overseas. If this is correct will they continue to sell the overseas models in North America?

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

My understanding is that will not. They are off the rest of what is in stock. That may change, but I don’t know.

@Coltron_Actual 2 месяца назад

My 2022 HRX (bought September of 2022) is sitting at one of my nearby remaining dealers because it started blowing blue smoke after the cam shaft recall repair. Mulch door has never fully sealed from day one. I personally wouldn’t buy one. Found a 1999 JX75 on marketplace to hold me over while my dealer fights with Honda to get my machine warranted.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Great JD you got there! 👍

@Coltron_Actual 2 месяца назад

@@GarageGear watched everything you've produced on it before I made the leap. Thanks for those videos. Hoping to have my Honda back soon, I'm likely keeping both.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

@@Coltron_Actual appreciate you being a cool fan! ROCK ON my friend!

@Coltron_Actual 2 месяца назад

@@GarageGear update on my Honda this morning from the dealer. Cylinder is scored, oil is bypassing the rings all the time now. Dealer is still fighting Honda to get it warrantied. Oil was changed three weeks ago though not really needed (It was changed when the recall repair was made in January). Oil level checked every use. Fuel shut off after every mow.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

@@Coltron_Actual sounds like you’ll be using that John Deere for a bit longer I guess

@craigtegeler4677 Месяц назад

@GarageGear, Sorry J.B. but the link that you provided for the blade set at Amazon is NOT for the HRN216 YKAA!!! Please respond back tome once you've received this message!

@GarageGear Месяц назад

All set now! Not sure why happened with that link. Thanks for letting me know