Recent content by MowerMark

Okay, but that is "maintenance" and will it likely or definitely solve the present failure to start problem?

I found two local places (within ten miles) who said that would repair this Ego in or out of warranty, and they both praised this model.

I'm not mechanically inclined, but if you'd kindly post a link to such directions, I shall give it the old college try!

Although last oil change to synthetic was three years ago, a small portion every year was sent in for analysis, some oil added to replace the aliquot, and each analysis was normal. No degradation. Thank you. I have purchased part #13331-357-000 Key (25X18). Is this the correct part? If this...

I have never mulched our 25 yr. old bluegrass-rye lawn. Have always used the catcher and dumped the clippings in the proper pickup bin. What are the advantages & disadvantages of mulching rather than dumping / discarding? Thx

New spark plug will be installed later today. When pulling on the cord, the blades turn. I thought the key is required for the blades to turn.

Please post a link to this part, and I'll order it. Is it this part? https://www.partselect.com/PS9889963-Honda-13331-357-000-Key-Special-Woodruff-25x18.htm?SourceCode=21&SearchTerm=HRR2167VKA&ModelNum=HRR2167VKA Or this...

Agree, but this challenge is slightly exciting, and I now have invested in the blades & bolts, and tomorrow a new plug is arriving.

Oh no. I put new blades on and three new bolts, but I wondered why there was that channel. So, no "keyway" installed. Is it important? With the blades in place, the problem still exists. If the sparks plug is removed, I can pull the handle/cord easily. With the spark plug installed, it's...

Thanks, rhkraft. Will do. Was able to extract the center bolt on the Honda, but a new replacement bolt will not arrive for five days. We did purchase the EGO 21" with two batteries, and it is very nice. But will still proceed with the Honda repair attempt as you describe.

Wasn't that done here? https://www.lawnmowerforum.com/threads/whats-wrong-with-my-honda-lawnmower-almost-pulled-my-arm-off-repair-new-mower.76423/post-487680

Thank you so much, Paulip. Fantastic explanation... clear and concise. Purchased a 10 piece screw extractor set but no instructions were included, and I have never done this before.

Wow! The EGO took four minutes to set up out of the 90 lb. box, is much quieter than the Honda, can easily be pushed without the self-propel turned on, cuts well, and after doing the lawns, there sas still 50% battery charge on the single battery. Two batteries were supplied. So far, very nice.

A piece of the bolt is in the receiving canal. How to remove it and from where to get a replacement bolt?

I'm not skilled enough to do this. Will find someone. In the meantime, will set up an EGO battery-operated unit, since it will have an eight year parts and labor warranty.