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    Can't Pull Mower Backwards - HRR216VLA to bearing conversion

    Congrates! I feel the same way. The more I use it the better it gets. Just wish it was a bit quieter. Sorry Briantii, it's all good.
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    Can't Pull Mower Backwards - HRR216VLA to bearing conversion

    It is strange cause Honda has always made somewhat quit engines. I know on my HRR when I replaced the muffler it came with a spark arrestor and it was a bit quieter then I removed it to see and the spark arrestor did make a difference. Just don't want to spend the $30 dollars to find out.
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    Can't Pull Mower Backwards - HRR216VLA to bearing conversion

    Now that I have had the HRN for a month and mowed about 6-8 times I really like this mower. It fells much lighter and easier to maneuver. It cuts the same why and easier to start. How I would describe the two the HRR felt like a heavy solid tank the HRN feels like a car. As for my issues when I...
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    Can't Pull Mower Backwards - HRR216VLA to bearing conversion

    I paid around $70 for a tranny about 2-3 years ago.
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    Can't Pull Mower Backwards - HRR216VLA to bearing conversion

    I replaced the muffler which came with a spark arrestor on the HRR and it was much quieter then took the spark arrestor off to see the difference which it made it louder. The HRN spark arrestor is $27 the HRR spark arrestor is $4. The muffler assembly with spark arrestor for the HRN is $43 and...
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    Can't Pull Mower Backwards - HRR216VLA to bearing conversion

    This is the main reason I bought the HRN, knowing in a few years the HRR will rust out or something big might happen. The HRR is a nice mower, I kinda wish I never sold it but I must look forward. At least I hope the pull backwards is totally solved. For $550 it beat buying an EGO for $700...
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    Can't Pull Mower Backwards - HRR216VLA to bearing conversion

    I have used the HRN for several mows. I'm here in Houston and we have had lots of rain this year. My lawn is thick. This mower so far has done a good job cutting, I feel the same as the HRR. It rolls way much easier especially backwards. Now the downside that I need to get use to. One, the...
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    Can't Pull Mower Backwards - HRR216VLA to bearing conversion

    Did my first mow. Wow, this mower feels so much lighter a I'm sure it's due to less rolling resistance. I was fighting the HRR but mower seems seamless. Cuts the same and another plus is the way you adjust the height just one knob per axle. It seems to start easier, my old mower started very...
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    Can't Pull Mower Backwards - HRR216VLA to bearing conversion

    Unfortunately the newer M240 only comes in an automatic. I going to try to sell the HRR for $100 to yard guys but not holding my breathe.
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    Can't Pull Mower Backwards - HRR216VLA to bearing conversion

    I haven't driven a Tesla, they don't appeal to me and know they are quick. I did buy a M240i xDrive 2 years ago as a track car and toy and this car is very fast, especially for the money. I'm very happy my wife lets me track it. If she knew how fast this thing is she might veto it too. Also...
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    Can't Pull Mower Backwards - HRR216VLA to bearing conversion

    Great review on the HRN and HRX. HD has the HRX on sale about $150 more than the HRN but my needs is a light weight sports car. As for oil you hit it right. The main thing is using synthetic oil that meets Honda specs and changing it once a year or 25 hours. I have used Walmart oil many times in...
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    Can't Pull Mower Backwards - HRR216VLA to bearing conversion

    Westman, Since I did the double seal and oillite bushing things are great. It has loosen up a bit. As for oil I use what Honda recommends 10-30 but I use synthetic oil and change it once a year. Thicker oil might be doing more harm than good since the flow is slowed down. HD has them here too...
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    Can't Pull Mower Backwards - HRR216VLA to bearing conversion

    Thanks for this review. Kind of leaning toward the HRN. Gas mowers are on the way out and a few years from now I bet you won't be able to buy one. The lawn mower shop near me told me they are buy up as many Honda mowers as they can. This was before the recall. They said they had several years of...
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    Can't Pull Mower Backwards - HRR216VLA to bearing conversion

    This good to know. Which model do you like the best. My HD has both and the HRX is on sale, less $100. It is hard to get rid of my old mower. It is working great since the double seal and bronze bushing trick. But I know it won't last another 10 years. Starting to show signs of deck rust but not...
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