New here, just thought I'd collect some opinions on the Honda HRR2163TDA or equivalent mowers. I've had one since late 2003 and it's always started on the first pull. All around great mower. I recently changed the blades after (gulp..) never changing them in it's life. When I say they didn't even resemble lawnmower blades anymore.. well, you get the idea.
I can't seem to find much data on this specific model, and I'm not sure if the other 216 models are pretty much the same? The only issue I have with it is the front wheels are crooked, ie: bending outward slightly. The left front wheel needs to be replaced because it fell off and I ran over it last season. I put it back on and it's just missing some tread but still functions. Wouldn't mind a new set of wheels for the mower anyway... maybe next would be to get the belt replaced, but honestly I'm not having any issues with the drive so maybe it's more a preventative maintenance task if anything? Still working off the original spark plug too. Really has been a great mower for all the years I've owned it. In fact, the dealer I bought it from back in 2003 has since gone out of business... that's reality for ya. Now I see Home Depot selling these...
I can't seem to find much data on this specific model, and I'm not sure if the other 216 models are pretty much the same? The only issue I have with it is the front wheels are crooked, ie: bending outward slightly. The left front wheel needs to be replaced because it fell off and I ran over it last season. I put it back on and it's just missing some tread but still functions. Wouldn't mind a new set of wheels for the mower anyway... maybe next would be to get the belt replaced, but honestly I'm not having any issues with the drive so maybe it's more a preventative maintenance task if anything? Still working off the original spark plug too. Really has been a great mower for all the years I've owned it. In fact, the dealer I bought it from back in 2003 has since gone out of business... that's reality for ya. Now I see Home Depot selling these...
I have the model/serial number; I'll start gathering up my info for replacement stuff. Like I said, this thing has fired up on the first pull for 12 years unless it was just washed or ran out of gas. I'm sure it's due for some gas/carb maintenance but you'd never know it...