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I have a hydro drive 2021 HRX217HY and no problems with it. It's self propelled. I don't push it. Maybe that makes the difference.

Fifteen bucks isn't a huge investment. Give a try and keep us updated on how it goes.

My 27 year old HRA215SX has a 3 speed tranny that has never had any issues. My next door neighbor has the same the same vintage mower but the hydrostatic version and he hasn't had any issues either. Both have been good mowers. Not that that proves anything but an interesting comparison...

Rather than an ATV have you considered a compact tractor similar to this:

Welcome to the group. Just a heads up but you may not get a response from anyone as the tread is almost 3 years old. Cheers.

I have the HRX2176HYC (C for Canada) with the GCV200. I bought it new last year. I've never seen any marketing material that suggests any GCV engines are commercial grade. It's the GXV engines Honda considers commercial but offhand the exact differences between the 3 engines you mention I don't...

You're probably right.

Welcome to the group. I have two Honda mowers, an older HRA215SX with a single blade and a new HRX217HY with twin blades. They both cut very well but I will say the new one cuts the grass clipping finer. I suspect the results are a combination of a twin blades and a newer deck design. I don't...

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I'd contact your nearest Honda power equipment dealer and talk to them.

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HL? I can't find any reference to a HR214HL. Is that the complete model number? That said what can happen if it's remotely similar to my shaft drive 3 speed HRA15 is grass clippings can eventually sneak in and build up in and around the shift leaver preventing full range of motion.

Sorry. Those are questions I can't answer for you and I don't want to be the one to screw it up for you. I'd contact a local Honda Power Equipment dealer and ask them. If you do be prepared to give them your mower's complete model and serial number.

Robert hasn't been seen here for a couple years now. Just keep adding a bit at a time and check the level each time you do. You'll eventually get there.

Try and find your owners manual. Unless specified otherwise Honda says you can use use regular unleaded, 86 octane (or higher) pump gas with no more than 10% ethanol content. You didn't say what issues you are having so I'm not even going to try and guess.

Congratulations. Its about the same age and similar to my HRA215 which I've had since new and have never had an issue with it. They are excellent mowers and if looked after by following the recommended maintenance schedule should last you a long time. Do you have an owners manual? If not one can...

HR = Honda Rotary, 215 = 21" blade 5hp engine, HX = hydrostatic drive, SX = self-propelled. PX = push mower. Complete model number, serial number, with photo might help identify it further. My guess about 20 years old give or take.

As requested earlier by Rivets provide us a complete model number and serial number. Pictures are not that helpful.

Yes there is, replace the faulty thermowax actuator .

They were an accessory item that is likely no longer available. You could however inquire at your local Honda Power Equipment dealer.

I think it would probably be a good idea to take them to a pro.

An owners manual search on Stihl USA shows a copyright date 1997 so I'm guessing they were likely made somewhere in that time frame.

And hopefully battery mowers have longevity with good decks and drive systems too. There's more to a self propelled mower than just the type of engine.

Your symptoms sound exactly like a valve stem seal leak to me too. I had a 1980 Pontiac with a 305 that did the same thing - replaced all the valve stem seals and the bit of blue smoke at start up went away. Odd that it would happen so soon after a replacement last winter but worth looking into

Welcome to the group. Sometimes changes are made because manufacturers are forced to by regulators attempting to make the machinery safer resulting in ease of operation taking a back seat to good design.

You likely won't get a reply from Robert@Honda as he was last seen here in April 2019.

Did you check the pulleys to see if they are worn out? An excessively worn pulley will allow the belt to slip.

I see. Just thinking aloud but what about a leaf blower to sweep the fallen leaves away? The new seedlings should be somewhat rooted in by now and not be disturbed as long as you don't point it too close in front of you.

If it's truly breaking down that frequently then she's got a good point. OTOH preventative maintenance might be in order rather than wait for things to break.

Maybe others will chime in with their own experiences.

Sorry about that, you mentioned mulching in your opening sentence so I just assumed. I would play around with the deck height settings, your ground speed, overlap, and the size of the bag/mulch door opening. I found for bagging leaves lower deck height settings work better than higher ones. I...

Have you tried the suggestions in the Mowing Tips/Fallen Leaves section in your owners manual?

Another thought would be is your mower a shaft drive? If so I can try and take a photo of my HRA215SX tranny and see if its similar and what might be missing.

Hi and welcome to LW To make it easier what is the complete model number? HRM215xxx. In the meantime maybe this link will help.

A 'clutch' is somewhat generic term and it could be defined as something as simple as a pulley being engaged against a belt. But yes please include its model and serial number.

Kinda thought so but had to ask. Looking at the diagram it doesn't appear to attach to anything - at least not in that view. Do you have a link to that exploded diagram? Other drawings in the carb series might show what it's attached to.

I'm not familiar with it so I'm just guessing. Is there a clutch that might be slipping? A drive cable that needs to be adjusted perhaps? To help others is this photo close to what your dad had?

To me it appears the green fuel line connects to the port(?) just above where line 20 connects to whatever part #1 is. Or are you referring to the other end of the green line?

Have you tried a silicone spray? Although if you have that much build up after every cut I doubt it will make much of a difference. Try to mow when the grass is dry.

Knowing what the model and serial number is may be helpful in assisting you.

Thanks for the update. It will help others looking to solve a similar problem. As for your diagnosis you could be right.

If good quality means e-free no gas stations around here sell e-free gas anymore. I'm an evidence based guy. Until I see crystals in the gas I'll keep adding Sta-Bil for off season storage. As for water in the gas I haven't seen that for decades. It used to be common practice to carry a bottle...

I guess that would be a concern if the owner didn't plan on using the mower every year. I've been using Sta-bil for years without any crystals forming but I use my equipment every year too.

My HRA manual says the rotostop free play should be 15-20mm. That's measured at the top of the yellow button. The new HRX says free play is 10-15mm so your's is probably in a similar range. If you can get it somewhere around 15mm you should be close enough. Just a thought, but if the blade is...

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The blade should spin up to speed in about half a second or less and stop just as quickly. From your description it appears to be slipping. There is a cable adjustment that can be made to the Roto-Stop and how to adjust it can be found in the owners manual. If you don't have a manual you should...

I for one haven't had that issue. I bought the HRX because I wanted a good mulching mower. My old Honda is a rear bagger only. I don't know how well this new one bags as it has never been mounted. One thing for sure is if you want to mulch you need to mow more frequently so the clippings are...

You've mentioned it was running rough, now won't start, plus you've changed the carb. Perhaps the new carb needs adjustment. Also check the fuel lines, perhaps they were reinstalled incorrectly. As far as tuning a carb goes I've found this to be a good how-to. Stihl carb adjustment

Good to know.

If it still works keep using it until it dies.