Recent content by golfergordy

I had some backfiring (years back) with a Honda walk behind mower. Checked the valve clearances and found them out of spec. Re-adjusted the valves and no more backfiring.

Usually, you don't pull a mower backwards too often, so the total extra effort for the whole cutting job is minimal. One time I found a good deal on a HRC215 (commercial). The commercial mower is very, very heavy. The guy who sold it to me said his son (who mows his lawn) said the mower was...

At the rear of the mower there is (or should be) a piece of metal hanging down (called the safety shield) that spans from one rear wheel to the other, and it can freely swing upward in the back direction, and its purpose is to safely block (and protect) the mower operator from any things...

Saw the request for mulching blade installation instructions. I've had mulching blades on 3-Honda HR series mowers- HR214, HR215, & HR215 masters, and they all ran (and still run) great, with never any sign of power loss, unless the grass was very long, very wet, or if you tried running the...