I added a second stacked mulching blade (Honda part #72531-VE2-020) to make it a "twin blade" type system like Honda offers on some of their higher priced models. It just stacks on top of the regular blade and bolts back on, no special modifications needed. The mulched clippings were reduced in length vs the original single mulching blade (I'd say 2/3 to half the length of the single blade system alone.) If you are looking for a cleaner finished appearance and fewer stray mulched grass clippings, this is a worthwhile upgrade - works better mulching leaves too.
I got this same exact model earlier this spring 2017. The new motors now have "Auto Choke". Basically there is no choke lever for the operator to move. Just make sure the fuel valve is turned on and pull the start lever to the handlebar. Pull the cord and it's running.
This is some kind of hybrid Honda lol. Has the motor from the commercial grade version (HRC) complete with manual fuel shut off and throttle control, but the deck of the residential push (HRS). I don't know how in the world you got this, but hold onto that sir, you've got a white unicorn.
Wow you won the lottery. The GSV160 is their commercial engine and these usually come with GCV160 consumer engine. Or somebody put on the wrong cover but I think you got the GSV since has fuel shutoff I don't think comes on GCV.
Tennis racket grip tape. It lasted about 2 years before I needed a re-wrap (and I think the DEET based insecticide I use may have had something to do with the first wrap coming apart.) I bet golf club wrapping would work great too.
I added a second stacked mulching blade (Honda part #72531-VE2-020) to make it a "twin blade" type system like Honda offers on some of their higher priced models. It just stacks on top of the regular blade and bolts back on, no special modifications needed.
The mulched clippings were reduced in length vs the original single mulching blade (I'd say 2/3 to half the length of the single blade system alone.) If you are looking for a cleaner finished appearance and fewer stray mulched grass clippings, this is a worthwhile upgrade - works better mulching leaves too.
That is a good tip. I didn't realize they were interchangeable.
Thx for the review … have bought and flipped many of these … great machines
Thank you for this review! I've been searching for a reliable simple lawnmower for my dad and this will be perfect
Quick note: have kept up on maintenance and annual oil changes…8 years later, still running strong.
Thanks for the review I just purchased one and I've been looking on TH-cam and finally found my match so I appreciate this.
I got this same exact model earlier this spring 2017. The new motors now have "Auto Choke". Basically there is no choke lever for the operator to move. Just make sure the fuel valve is turned on and pull the start lever to the handlebar. Pull the cord and it's running.
This is some kind of hybrid Honda lol. Has the motor from the commercial grade version (HRC) complete with manual fuel shut off and throttle control, but the deck of the residential push (HRS). I don't know how in the world you got this, but hold onto that sir, you've got a white unicorn.
Thanks for the review! I just a got a used one. Impressed with it so far.
Thanks for the review appreciate it. I'm now sure this is the mower I'm going to buy.
Good review. As you mentioned there are not many reviews for this model so thanks for this one.
Helpful review, thanks.
Wow you won the lottery. The GSV160 is their commercial engine and these usually come with GCV160 consumer engine. Or somebody put on the wrong cover but I think you got the GSV since has fuel shutoff I don't think comes on GCV.
"no discharging capability" as you're looking right at the discharge chute. apart from that good review lol
This was perfect thanks
What about the hour counter meter that you installed? Has the double sided tape released from vibration over the years?
Thank you
Was there more than one type of Harmony 216? Mine is a 216, yet it is self propelled. It's a 1995 Harmony 2 hrs 216.
Do you know what size blade it takes?
hey what did you use for the padding? please reply thanks. Good video too
Tennis racket grip tape. It lasted about 2 years before I needed a re-wrap (and I think the DEET based insecticide I use may have had something to do with the first wrap coming apart.) I bet golf club wrapping would work great too.
How has it held up over the years?
Held up very well. Tennis grip caused some corrosion on the handle, so wouldn’t do that again. Still fires on first pull (synthetic gas).
@@arobinson1602 Still fires on first pull (synthetic gas).?? synthetic ?? still running after 8yrs ?