I’ve had an HRX217 for 7 years now… it has pulled every time on the first pull for YEARS. And still does. This year for the first time I actually decided to maintain it and changed the oil, filters, plug and blades out and it was surging bad at idle so I put a new carb on it and boom runs like a new mower.
I'm in oz, and just bought the hrx217hyu. I've been cutting lawns since I was 10 now near 60. I cut commercially for 12 years using a jd x758 and bought a toro for the small bit's. Didn't impress me. Sold it. Bought a steel deck Honda. Cut awesome just heavy at 52kg. Sold the business. I just bought a place that I need to bag for a while to catch the clippings so as not to walk them inside. It's probably 1 acre in size. I had a guy come twice to begin with to get the grass down as it was neglected being a rental formally. The mower started first pull, it took me a while to get used to all the controls as the drive speed controller is down next to the engine speed control. Height control on 3 the couch was up around 3 to 6 high. It cuts sooo well. It bagged 99% in first pass. I didn't expect 100% as it was thick and long. Once I got used to varying the speed for the conditions it was easy. A very powerful engine. The clippings are cut fine having been cut twice. I use clippings for compost. Second pass it's like a vacuum that cuts grass. Love everything about it. Fuel cap size, twin blades, fuel tap, positive height controls (stays where you set it), bag is large and catches everything if you clear the mesh of debris after emptying, the bag stays in position solid until you empty again, speed controller is a cruise control effectively, starts easily, 10kg lighter than the metal deck, blade control so you don't have to turn it off to empty the bag, handles fold flat for storage with a quarter turn and stay in the desired position, of which it has 3 choices when in use. Thanks Honda for doing it right. I look forward to mowing then sitting down to look at it, pat myself on the back for making the right choice. $1,500 bucks here in Oz.
I bought this model in 2016. Started helping buddies with their lawn businesses as a side hustle. I used it for four summers. It started smoking and burning oil end of 2020 lawn season. I just went to Lowes and bought the newest version. I would get a Honda commercial if I were cutting grass full time.
I bought a Honda HRX217HYA a few weeks ago, and it was a great decision. Started on first pull, and the power is fantastic. It goes up the steep incline in my back yard with no problems.
@@PrincessCutLawnCareI heard that the exposed belt inside the deck may get damaged if it gets wet when mowing wet/moist grass. Do u know if this is true?
Great video. Just purchased one. Cuts amazing. Gcv 200 out of the box was spitting fuel from the exhaust. 2 dealer visits later... Carb replacement covered under warranty. Picking it up tomorrow. Fingers crossed it's my last dealer visit. Anyone else have this issue?
I have old offset wheel lawnboys that are commercial, 2 stroke toro commercial, honda commercial and a newer toro commercial 21 and I told my dad I would sell his hrx217 for him. I went and picked it up and it has all the best features I have seen for a homeowner. It is lightweight and cuts great. The 2 strokes are great, especially on hills and so is that kawasaki FJ180 engine, but it and the honda commercial are really heavy. I am not sure if the GCV honda is pressurized but that can be a concern on grades.
@@cjclaeys4368 the old 2 stokes are awesome 👍 Also my greensmaster 1000 has an old Kawasaki FJ engine which is almost 40 years old and still starts on the first pull every single time
I just bought one this week. Mine doesn’t have the electric start. We’ve had so much rain I only got to use it in a small area. Impressed how well it mulched.
I sold my Ariens IKON XD 42 w/ 22 HP Kohler zero turn due to moving to smaller yard (less grass to cut). I want the same high quality cut that comes from power and suction. Just placed order for this mower w/ blade disengagement. I'm super excited and looking forward to delivery this Friday (May 2022) for my first cut on my new yard. Thanks for the great, easy to follow review.
@@steffen707- the mower has been working well. About to close out the second season of using it and it’s been just as good as on the first day. No complaints, no problems. I do like having the blade disabled and the mower still running.
NICELY done, George ! Will definitely consider the Honda HRX mower whenever my 1990 Craftsman Eager-1 FWD 4 HP 22" ever decides to give up the ghost. Mow On !
I had a John Deere JE75 (Blade Clutch, 5 speed, Electric Start, and Oil Filter). I retired it a few months ago as I noticed the crank was bent when installing a new blade clutch. Decided to retire it as a new crank for the FV150v is around $150 new and the blade clutch was just about $184. I bought the HRX217K6HZA as it was comparable to my john deere. It has the blade brake clutch, electric start, and the hydrostatic transmission. This mower is the most comparable to my last mower (JE75) and is very enjoyable to mow with. I highly recommend it. I recommend buying the top of the line version with the 5 speed hydrostatic drive over this mower drive (gearbox) with variable belt speed. It'll last much longer and the fluid can be changed in it. I love it so far and have not had a complaint about it, EXCEPT, the lack of a decent lawn striping kit. The checkmate kit requires drilling (which Im sure voids the lifetime warranty on the deck). I had the toro one, but they wear out after about 2 years. I also wish there was the ability to put a rear chute deflector where the bag goes like my JE75 had the capability to do.
Ohh man Dubs you got all the bells and whistles, that blade stop feature comes in clutch (no Pun Intended). I totally agree about the striping kit, i have the checkmate and was pretty damn hesitant about drilling in the deck but alas the things we do for light reflections in our grass.. :/
Great review! I have a different HRX, the BBC model. The only thing I didn't hear you say was balance your blades with care because if both blades are slightly out of balance the mower vibrates more than you will like.
@@PrincessCutLawnCare This mower is discontinued on Mowers Direct now. I got that just in time. I don't know if the model was discontinued though. You should do a video on how to winterize this.... and other things too for that matter.
GEORGE! Is this still your go to mower for bagging fall/spring cleanup? I'm starting a reno and my ego can't even bag the dethatch mess, so I had to backpack blow it.
George… would you buy this today vs a battery based mower, like an Ego or Milwaukee? I know you switched to reel, and back… wondering what rotary is your suggestion today?
@@PrincessCutLawnCare my friend has one on his 0 turn but paid like over 250$ and it works really good . On the website it saids $110 for it which is not bad. Thanks so much
Hey man, nice video. What is that roller attachment I saw behind your back wheels on the mower? I've seen them around but don't know what they are for.
@@PrincessCutLawnCare oh sick, I need to look for that. Do you have any advice for getting massive amounts of acorns out of a yard? I just moved into my first house 3 weeks ago and the front lawn is basically a blanket of acorns with some grass on top
@Michael Stewart, after 5hr break in use a 100% synthetic oil, Honda air filter and plug. If your yard is thick you can have your dealer set the governor up a little for more engine speed. But if you mow at the right hieght and slow enough with going down one after each pass to reach where u wanna be, you should b fine. God Bless.
@@PrincessCutLawnCareupdate.. I went with the Milwaukee and love it. Was definitely skeptical of a battery mower, but this thing kicks ass and looks dope doing it. Thanks for the recommend
Good review! Why did you choose select drive instead of hydrostatic? I have an Toro Timemaster with the newest engine. But looking for a mower which will be better in slightly wet grass. Living in Europe so no problem here getting an Honda mower.
I just got a HRX217 yesterday. On the left side of the handlebar the adjustment pin doesn't hold the bar tight to the handle stay. It is tight on the right side. Is this normal, or did my handlebar somehow get bent/warped during shipping?
Nice mower, although I had to disqualify the Honda mowers from my recent consideration because of the rear discharge. I occasionally need to discharge in taller grass and I don’t want to be walking into clippings.
I've mowed INSANELY tall grass with this mower (probably 10"-12") and it shockingly mulched it fine. The high CC engine combined with the blade system can handle much taller grass than a cheaper mower and will chop it finely. You will never side discharge with this mower. I guarantee it.
I have a dumb (to most) question. I like to push my mower and use the drive when I need it (I'm old and need the exercise). Can you do that with this unit or does it "click"? I'm hoping this belt-drive model will allow it.
@@PrincessCutLawnCare i rented a regular recycler from home Depot and fell in love with the personal pace. I love my super recycler the quality of cut is remarkable.
Great video with great tips 👍🏻 I’m lucky enough to live only about a mile away from an ethanol free gas station. I wish I had one of those HRX mowers.. My low end Toro Super Recycler (the one with the kohler engine) is “ok” but nothing like one of those!
Man those gas stations are far and few between in my neck of the woods.... I have a recycler w a briggs engine AND the blade stop feature, i honestly dont understand all the hype with these mowers. They are mediocre at best. i much rather have a HRX then a recycler... They must be throwin out some serious dough to these youtubers to promote them. The HRX is clearly the best rotary mower on the market and the select drive is amazing. Theres some conspiracies going on in the lawn community...
I like the Honda. Mower, I have a hrr2168vka older model. It cuts extremely evenly, have had it like 5 years and no problems. It’s a matter of preference and what you are looking at in a mower. What type grass do you have George ?
Hi andrew in my front yard i have a mix of grandslam prg and scotts elite kbg. In the back its a cool season mix of fescue and kbg. I agree its hard to beat the quality of cut from the honda mowers
i believe thats how much i paid for this one, but the one with electric is a great mower as well! i know the prices increased with the supply chain issues either way you cant go wrong with any honda
I heard they were all sold out, try here www.homedepot.com/p/Honda-21-in-NeXite-Variable-Speed-4-in-1-Gas-Walk-Behind-Self-Propelled-Mower-with-Select-Drive-Control-HRX217VKA/314013234
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I saw that Honda has other lawn mowers besides the HRX like the HRN, HRC, HRS. Is HRX the best mower they have compared to the rest? Can you make a review on a edge trimmer as well?
@@PrincessCutLawnCare So I pull the cord once to start, it starts strongly, and then dies in a couple of seconds because the choke releases too quickly. With my old Honda, I could reach down and hold the auto choke lever in position until the engine warmed up. Is there a way to do that with the HRX217VKA?
HRX217 better than any EV mower ever, I owned an EV POS, and this was the best purchase ever. Never again will on buy anything battery powered mower wise.
Wont be buying another Honda mower after the experience I had with my HRR. Im getting a Toro super recycler with a Honda engine, whenever it comes back in stock that is.
@@PrincessCutLawnCare well, the biggest issue was the rear wheels locking up when you pull the mower back. Only way to fix it is to take apart and sand/grease the rear self propel axle, and then put it back together only for it to start acting up again 2 weeks later. This is supposedly fixed on the HRN but I didnt want to take chances. Then, the front wheels are toed out because the height adjstment levers are warped. Cheap design. Next, the handle bolts rattle off periodically. Minor but annoying. Also, the blade clutch is already worn out, the mower is only about 5 years old. Ive seen 10 and 20 year old mowers with working blade clutches. All of these issues should not happen this quick on a $400+ lawnmower. However, the engine is great. No issues there. So I bought a new Toro Super Recycler with the Honda engine. I havent cut with it yet but I like it better than the HRX and HRN already.
I’ve had an HRX217 for 7 years now… it has pulled every time on the first pull for YEARS. And still does. This year for the first time I actually decided to maintain it and changed the oil, filters, plug and blades out and it was surging bad at idle so I put a new carb on it and boom runs like a new mower.
I'm in oz, and just bought the hrx217hyu. I've been cutting lawns since I was 10 now near 60. I cut commercially for 12 years using a jd x758 and bought a toro for the small bit's. Didn't impress me. Sold it. Bought a steel deck Honda. Cut awesome just heavy at 52kg. Sold the business.
I just bought a place that I need to bag for a while to catch the clippings so as not to walk them inside. It's probably 1 acre in size. I had a guy come twice to begin with to get the grass down as it was neglected being a rental formally.
The mower started first pull, it took me a while to get used to all the controls as the drive speed controller is down next to the engine speed control. Height control on 3 the couch was up around 3 to 6 high. It cuts sooo well. It bagged 99% in first pass. I didn't expect 100% as it was thick and long. Once I got used to varying the speed for the conditions it was easy. A very powerful engine. The clippings are cut fine having been cut twice. I use clippings for compost. Second pass it's like a vacuum that cuts grass.
Love everything about it. Fuel cap size, twin blades, fuel tap, positive height controls (stays where you set it), bag is large and catches everything if you clear the mesh of debris after emptying, the bag stays in position solid until you empty again, speed controller is a cruise control effectively, starts easily, 10kg lighter than the metal deck, blade control so you don't have to turn it off to empty the bag, handles fold flat for storage with a quarter turn and stay in the desired position, of which it has 3 choices when in use.
Thanks Honda for doing it right. I look forward to mowing then sitting down to look at it, pat myself on the back for making the right choice. $1,500 bucks here in Oz.
I bought this model in 2016. Started helping buddies with their lawn businesses as a side hustle. I used it for four summers. It started smoking and burning oil end of 2020 lawn season. I just went to Lowes and bought the newest version. I would get a Honda commercial if I were cutting grass full time.
You’re doing it wrong.
I bought a Honda HRX217HYA a few weeks ago, and it was a great decision. Started on first pull, and the power is fantastic. It goes up the steep incline in my back yard with no problems.
Awesome! that blade stop feature is nice to have:)
@@PrincessCutLawnCareI heard that the exposed belt inside the deck may get damaged if it gets wet when mowing wet/moist grass. Do u know if this is true?
Nice home, nice yard! Honda mowers rule
Great video. Just purchased one. Cuts amazing. Gcv 200 out of the box was spitting fuel from the exhaust. 2 dealer visits later... Carb replacement covered under warranty. Picking it up tomorrow. Fingers crossed it's my last dealer visit. Anyone else have this issue?
Just bought an HRX VLA. Checked your video out. VERY WELL DONE.. THANKS!
Thanks buddy and congrats! Your gonna love it! It makes you actually look forward to mowing 😃
The Toro commercial with a Honda engine has been the best mower that I've ever used.
I love this mower top quality…
I have old offset wheel lawnboys that are commercial, 2 stroke toro commercial, honda commercial and a newer toro commercial 21 and I told my dad I would sell his hrx217 for him. I went and picked it up and it has all the best features I have seen for a homeowner. It is lightweight and cuts great. The 2 strokes are great, especially on hills and so is that kawasaki FJ180 engine, but it and the honda commercial are really heavy. I am not sure if the GCV honda is pressurized but that can be a concern on grades.
@@cjclaeys4368 the old 2 stokes are awesome 👍
Also my greensmaster 1000 has an old Kawasaki FJ engine which is almost 40 years old and still starts on the first pull every single time
Added 12 oz oil to hrx...pulled recoil a gental pull to move oil thru engine..and it started up without a compression pull
I just bought one this week. Mine doesn’t have the electric start. We’ve had so much rain I only got to use it in a small area. Impressed how well it mulched.
Congrats on the purchase! My favorite rotary mower EVER
Bought the VKAA for my first mower and it's amazing.
congrats! it doesnt get better than that!
Wow, I felt like I was listening to a good thriller movie, in the beginning of your video! Very cool!
Loved the review and 100% agree with you on the Max Control, to many haters on it which just don’t understand how to use it.
Honda sells stainless side guard strips to protect the deck from scratches, well worth to install those both side guards,
That’s a great looking lawnmower, nice vid!
Oh yea shes beautiful alright:)
Loved the video bro! Lots of good information.
Appreciate it!!
Fanstastic review George. Well done.
Thank you Craig! I appreciate that!
I sold my Ariens IKON XD 42 w/ 22 HP Kohler zero turn due to moving to smaller yard (less grass to cut). I want the same high quality cut that comes from power and suction. Just placed order for this mower w/ blade disengagement. I'm super excited and looking forward to delivery this Friday (May 2022) for my first cut on my new yard.
Thanks for the great, easy to follow review.
well, how do you like the mower now? is it good for fall cleanup?
@@steffen707- the mower has been working well. About to close out the second season of using it and it’s been just as good as on the first day. No complaints, no problems. I do like having the blade disabled and the mower still running.
@@Cyberdreams1 I bought one last spring. It's been a really nice mower.
@@steffen707- nice! It’s definitely lighter than most I think the handles/ drive lever was a bit strange to get familiar with.
NICELY done, George ! Will definitely consider the Honda HRX mower whenever my 1990 Craftsman Eager-1 FWD 4 HP 22" ever decides to give up the ghost. Mow On !
haha might be a while! those were the days when craftsman was a premium well built product
I was on the fence between the Toro super recycler and this honda hrx after watching this I'm going with the honda thanks!
I also have the super recycler w blade stop, trust me it’s all hype. Honda is clearly the better machine. Glad I could help you!
So, did you purchase the Honda? Are you happy with it?
I had a John Deere JE75 (Blade Clutch, 5 speed, Electric Start, and Oil Filter). I retired it a few months ago as I noticed the crank was bent when installing a new blade clutch. Decided to retire it as a new crank for the FV150v is around $150 new and the blade clutch was just about $184.
I bought the HRX217K6HZA as it was comparable to my john deere. It has the blade brake clutch, electric start, and the hydrostatic transmission.
This mower is the most comparable to my last mower (JE75) and is very enjoyable to mow with. I highly recommend it.
I recommend buying the top of the line version with the 5 speed hydrostatic drive over this mower drive (gearbox) with variable belt speed. It'll last much longer and the fluid can be changed in it.
I love it so far and have not had a complaint about it, EXCEPT, the lack of a decent lawn striping kit. The checkmate kit requires drilling (which Im sure voids the lifetime warranty on the deck). I had the toro one, but they wear out after about 2 years. I also wish there was the ability to put a rear chute deflector where the bag goes like my JE75 had the capability to do.
Ohh man Dubs you got all the bells and whistles, that blade stop feature comes in clutch (no Pun Intended). I totally agree about the striping kit, i have the checkmate and was pretty damn hesitant about drilling in the deck but alas the things we do for light reflections in our grass.. :/
Great review!
I have a different HRX, the BBC model.
The only thing I didn't hear you say was balance your blades with care because if both blades are slightly out of balance the mower vibrates more than you will like.
Thanks bud! Oh yes deff make sure they are balanced and put back on with a torque wrench!
I just ordered this mower. Mowers direct had the best price.
Awesome congrats bud!
@@PrincessCutLawnCare This mower is discontinued on Mowers Direct now. I got that just in time. I don't know if the model was discontinued though. You should do a video on how to winterize this.... and other things too for that matter.
What flap disc do you use to sharpen your blades?
Mine starts in a pull or two tops. Nice video.
Awesome review! I’m gonna get me one of those hrx’s!
Honda is awesome far as mowers go, I have an HRX217HYA and man it's strong. I love mowing now.
its just plain fun to mow with!
Should I upgrade from my Honda hrr216vka mower?
How is your current mower holding up?
@@PrincessCutLawnCare awesome still. 9 years going
GEORGE! Is this still your go to mower for bagging fall/spring cleanup? I'm starting a reno and my ego can't even bag the dethatch mess, so I had to backpack blow it.
George… would you buy this today vs a battery based mower, like an Ego or Milwaukee? I know you switched to reel, and back… wondering what rotary is your suggestion today?
Where did you get your rollers behind the mower at?
its the checkmate striper by big league lawns
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Iam getting kinda the same lawnmower as you just with out the auto start and am looking for a striping kit. How much was it?
@@Jeremy931_Jackson I believe it was around 100? It’s a good one man, will burn in stripes like crazy
@@PrincessCutLawnCare my friend has one on his 0 turn but paid like over 250$ and it works really good . On the website it saids $110 for it which is not bad. Thanks so much
@@PrincessCutLawnCare do you have a video to show how to install it?
Hey man, nice video. What is that roller attachment I saw behind your back wheels on the mower? I've seen them around but don't know what they are for.
Thanks dude, it’s a big league lawn striper, it puts lawn stripes in the lawn similar to you see at a baseball field
@@PrincessCutLawnCare oh sick, I need to look for that. Do you have any advice for getting massive amounts of acorns out of a yard? I just moved into my first house 3 weeks ago and the front lawn is basically a blanket of acorns with some grass on top
Nice video! Btw. I just purchased one of those today and I’m looking forward to using it!
Thanks mike 😊
Congrats, Your gonna love it!
I have 6 different mowers and it is by far my favorite :)
@Michael Stewart, after 5hr break in use a 100% synthetic oil, Honda air filter and plug. If your yard is thick you can have your dealer set the governor up a little for more engine speed. But if you mow at the right hieght and slow enough with going down one after each pass to reach where u wanna be, you should b fine. God Bless.
Thinking about getting this mower, but I can only get it from Mowers direct. Does anyone have any knowledge of them ? Thanks for the great video.
Thanks! You will love it, this is the best it gets
Is this mower belt free like there hru216?
Thanks
Debating on buying one of these or the new Milwaukee mower, which would you recommend?
How big is your property?
@@PrincessCutLawnCare roughly 5000 sq ft
@@pillcosby3949 get the Milwaukee 👍
@@PrincessCutLawnCareupdate.. I went with the Milwaukee and love it. Was definitely skeptical of a battery mower, but this thing kicks ass and looks dope doing it. Thanks for the recommend
Nice review!
Thanks Kevin:) top notch mower right here
Good review! Why did you choose select drive instead of hydrostatic? I have an Toro Timemaster with the newest engine. But looking for a mower which will be better in slightly wet grass. Living in Europe so no problem here getting an Honda mower.
I just got a HRX217 yesterday. On the left side of the handlebar the adjustment pin doesn't hold the bar tight to the handle stay. It is tight on the right side. Is this normal, or did my handlebar somehow get bent/warped during shipping?
Nice mower, although I had to disqualify the Honda mowers from my recent consideration because of the rear discharge. I occasionally need to discharge in taller grass and I don’t want to be walking into clippings.
It’s an awesome mower:)
I have a super recycler also and I much prefer the honda
I've mowed INSANELY tall grass with this mower (probably 10"-12") and it shockingly mulched it fine. The high CC engine combined with the blade system can handle much taller grass than a cheaper mower and will chop it finely.
You will never side discharge with this mower. I guarantee it.
And I mow for a company as a job. Not just once every other week or so. I do 20-30 lawns per week.
I have a dumb (to most) question. I like to push my mower and use the drive when I need it (I'm old and need the exercise). Can you do that with this unit or does it "click"? I'm hoping this belt-drive model will allow it.
This mower is very heavy, it would be really hard to push manually
Man im a honda guy with 4 hondas in the driveway but i ended up going with the toro super recycler matt blk edition.
i have both, sorry to tell you.. honda all day
@@PrincessCutLawnCare i rented a regular recycler from home Depot and fell in love with the personal pace. I love my super recycler the quality of cut is remarkable.
@@johnnelwhite its nice dont get me wrong but have you tried the hrx?
@@PrincessCutLawnCare no but i still to this day would love to try one out.
@@johnnelwhite that why your on this video huh? i see... lol
🌞 Nice mower!!
Sunny Bermuda thanks buddy!
Awesome video. I'm in the outside of the suburbs and I can not find this kind of mower. Any idea who have them available? Thanks.
Great video with great tips 👍🏻 I’m lucky enough to live only about a mile away from an ethanol free gas station. I wish I had one of those HRX mowers.. My low end Toro Super Recycler (the one with the kohler engine) is “ok” but nothing like one of those!
Man those gas stations are far and few between in my neck of the woods.... I have a recycler w a briggs engine AND the blade stop feature, i honestly dont understand all the hype with these mowers. They are mediocre at best. i much rather have a HRX then a recycler... They must be throwin out some serious dough to these youtubers to promote them. The HRX is clearly the best rotary mower on the market and the select drive is amazing. Theres some conspiracies going on in the lawn community...
I like the Honda. Mower, I have a hrr2168vka older model. It cuts extremely evenly, have had it like 5 years and no problems. It’s a matter of preference and what you are looking at in a mower. What type grass do you have George ?
Hi andrew in my front yard i have a mix of grandslam prg and scotts elite kbg. In the back its a cool season mix of fescue and kbg. I agree its hard to beat the quality of cut from the honda mowers
I just start to reach down for my pull handle and it starts right up. Well......almost.
Hi George I was wondering where I could get a striper like the one you have?
Hi dee mine is a checkmate by big league lawns, they can be purchased at their website
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Thanks George your the man!
That Nexite deck must meet OPEI standards, just like a metal deck. And use fuel stabilizer AND 100% gasoline...avoid ethanol at all cost.
Love the nexite deck surprisingly, and yes I always use 100 percent non ethanol gasoline
I seen this at Lowes for 699 without electric start. Is that a good deal? How much was yours
i believe thats how much i paid for this one, but the one with electric is a great mower as well!
i know the prices increased with the supply chain issues
either way you cant go wrong with any honda
Where can I buy this?
I heard everyone one is sold out right now but I got mine at home depot
How do you remove the top cover, apparently it's not so apparent. My pops is spiraling. Help a brother out! Thanks
Of the engine?
@@PrincessCutLawnCare correct, the very top vka red cover. Thanks
@@Optionvideo209 You ever figure out how to remove the red cover?
@@shanew7361 no, I don't. Sorry. Man my memory is shot isnt it. I want to say it just pops off after a screw or 2 but I could be wrong buddy.
Lot of people are complaining that the carburetor gets humbled after only a few months.
Hmm never had any issues w the carb but I’m pretty anal about using the gas cut off valve and always stabilize my gas
.95” doesn’t wear down fast either. I can go farther without reloading than with the thinner diameter strings.
i think your commenting on the wrong video lol, but hey I totally agree! I only use commercial grade .95 string, no whimpy trimmer line for me:)
Yes I watched your video and another then replied to wrong one on my phone. Lol.
Where can I buy a Honda mower online?
I heard they were all sold out, try here www.homedepot.com/p/Honda-21-in-NeXite-Variable-Speed-4-in-1-Gas-Walk-Behind-Self-Propelled-Mower-with-Select-Drive-Control-HRX217VKA/314013234
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I saw that Honda has other lawn mowers besides the HRX like the HRN, HRC, HRS. Is HRX the best mower they have compared to the rest? Can you make a review on a edge trimmer as well?
That's weird... 5 pulls to start? Mine starts 1st or 2nd pull every time. I don't think I've ever pulled it 3 times.
Usually it’s about 2-3
@@PrincessCutLawnCare
So I pull the cord once to start, it starts strongly, and then dies in a couple of seconds because the choke releases too quickly. With my old Honda, I could reach down and hold the auto choke lever in position until the engine warmed up. Is there a way to do that with the HRX217VKA?
5 pulls to start? No thank you. I have a 1988 HRA214 that starts 1st pull 95% of the time. Never more than 2. Still going strong today!
It’s because of the auto choke not because there’s anything wrong with the mower, but I hear ya!
I thought you had a battery-powered lawnmower? What happened to the Milwaukee?? 🧐
This video was made way way before I ever had any battery equipment
How does the cut quality of the Milwaukee compare to the HRX? I get great suction with Honda gas mowers, resulting in a very clean cut
“I’m not gonna lie that gcv engine is super sexy” Imdo
theres no denying its seductive nature...
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I forgot to finish the sentence, I meant to say “lmao” cause you can’t even see the engine 🤦😂
HRX217 better than any EV mower ever, I owned an EV POS, and this was the best purchase ever. Never again will on buy anything battery powered mower wise.
@circularpizzabox2134 do you find it heavy to maneuver? I am considering the hrn instead because it's 20 pounds lighter.
Wont be buying another Honda mower after the experience I had with my HRR. Im getting a Toro super recycler with a Honda engine, whenever it comes back in stock that is.
Never used the hrr... what was the issue with it?
@@PrincessCutLawnCare well, the biggest issue was the rear wheels locking up when you pull the mower back. Only way to fix it is to take apart and sand/grease the rear self propel axle, and then put it back together only for it to start acting up again 2 weeks later. This is supposedly fixed on the HRN but I didnt want to take chances. Then, the front wheels are toed out because the height adjstment levers are warped. Cheap design. Next, the handle bolts rattle off periodically. Minor but annoying. Also, the blade clutch is already worn out, the mower is only about 5 years old. Ive seen 10 and 20 year old mowers with working blade clutches. All of these issues should not happen this quick on a $400+ lawnmower. However, the engine is great. No issues there. So I bought a new Toro Super Recycler with the Honda engine. I havent cut with it yet but I like it better than the HRX and HRN already.
Gas will always fall out with the government gas can nozzle no matter how big the gas cap is.
Lol I’ve perfect the art of the pour!
Mowing that lawn in open-toed sandals??? Don't slip and hope that blade stops quick because it will mulch your toes faster than you can say.... sh!t
Yes you are absolutely right, it’s a bad habit
Don’t mow in sandals please.
I got a new mountfield sp185 300 series 7 different cutting levals it’s much better than that Honda
Never heard of mountfield. What makes it better?
Princess Cut Lawn Care I’m from South Wales 🏴 in the uk 🇬🇧
Princess Cut Lawn Care trust me it’s a lot better