I have had 2 previous Hondas and never broke a cable.
3rd is a HRX217 200 engine. I replaced $10 wax choke and cleaned the carb white at it. Carb was ok but now like new. Starts 1-2 pulls.
Mowed the entire lawn with no issue and stored it away. Went to clean the leaves and the blade would not engage. The cable pulled out about 5" in plastic housing at the handle end and was snapped in 2. I ordered a new one and waiting. Just over a 3-year-old model, is this the new norm? I even alternate with an EGO and with no rain, little summer use.
Any secrets on installation? Does it need a shot of WD40 once in a while? Someone said the spring is too thick at the connection, at the end of the cable near the blade, and I should change to a thinner spring.
3rd is a HRX217 200 engine. I replaced $10 wax choke and cleaned the carb white at it. Carb was ok but now like new. Starts 1-2 pulls.
Mowed the entire lawn with no issue and stored it away. Went to clean the leaves and the blade would not engage. The cable pulled out about 5" in plastic housing at the handle end and was snapped in 2. I ordered a new one and waiting. Just over a 3-year-old model, is this the new norm? I even alternate with an EGO and with no rain, little summer use.
Any secrets on installation? Does it need a shot of WD40 once in a while? Someone said the spring is too thick at the connection, at the end of the cable near the blade, and I should change to a thinner spring.
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