I want a mower that will last me 10 or 15 years. I have to maintain 2 homes with huge back yards.
Any recommendations?
Any recommendations?
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If you truly want the best Honda mower you want the commercial one. It will last forever.
Great mower, but I hope you got it in a different color...aTm2004 said:
I'm on year 2 with this and cranked on 2nd pull after sitting all winter.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Husqvarna-LC-221FH-160-cc-21-in-Self-propelled-Gas-Lawn-Mower-with-Honda-Engine/1000379473
Maroonedinaustin said:
I bought the gcv190. It's been great, but I wish there was a way to keep the blades engaged without having to keep the bar held down.
AgLiving06 said:Maroonedinaustin said:
I bought the gcv190. It's been great, but I wish there was a way to keep the blades engaged without having to keep the bar held down.
Almost certainly designed this way for safety.
The Honda HRX217HYA I mentioned above does this. This is why I prefer it over the other Hondas.91AggieLawyer said:
Incidentally, you can buy a mower that has what is called (usually) a blade brake clutch (OEMs call them different things). This is where the mower engine runs but the blade stops while the handle is released. These mowers are exclusively commercial; I've never seen a residential mower, at least not in 30 years, that had such a feature. Sears might have sold a model or two at one time but not since the '80s.
Gary79Ag said:
I just use a cable tie loosely fitting on the handle to hold the bar in the engaged position when in use. Works great!
Yes - the HRX217VYA that I mentioned above has the 'blade clutch'. It works great.91AggieLawyer said:
Now that I look, it appears there are some residential mowers with such a feature. You have to look for them, though.
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Any recommendations on fluid maintenance so I'm still using it in 20 years?
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On the way to and from work I look around at people's yards and think,
"I wonder if they'd let me cut their grass?"
There are just some instructions in the manual for the best way to set the mower to effectively mulch & simul catch leaves.Johnny04 said:
Vernada, I'll bite - what's this leaf catch option? I did some googling but didnt find anything.
I have a Honda mower that I use to bag up leaves. If there's a way to make it more efficient I'd love to hear it. The thing I'd love is a bigger bag that doesn't fill up so quickly .