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Honda HRX217HXA

by Sarah S
(APO)

Begged for Honda HRX 217HXA Lawn Mower....Should Have Passed It Up

I enjoy landscaping and recently have taken on doing everything because my husband works very long hours. A neighbor had purchased a new mower and after using it one day, I decided it was the mower we needed. The Honda HRX217HXA is not a cheap mower and took a lot of begging and convincing to finally get.

The first few times I used it, I was very pleased. I hate noise and was always bothered in the past with mowers because they were so loud but our new Honda HRX was very quiet. I also was flattered at its mulching ability. It worked like a charm everytime. The bag size is very large and saves time not having to stop and empty after every so often. I was always able to finish quite a bit before having to empty the bag out.

I started hating the mower because it would always stop. It was previously good at mulching but by the 3rd time I used it, mulching was something that it did the worst job at. It started causing me to get frustrated and it was time to return it then. No questions asked. Next time I will check out a mower better. Just because it says Honda doesn't mean it is always quiality.

Not recommended.

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Sep 09, 2010
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Wet grass
by: Anonymous

The only time mine did this was with wet grass in the mulch mode. It clogged up the bottom of mower at the mulch outlet to the bagger. I now always run the gas empty with the shut off valve and hose spray under the deck after mowing to keep it free of stuck clippings. It works fine every time .Also check for clogged air filter.

Jul 03, 2010
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Awful mower
by: Anonymous

I have the same issue. Once the lawnmower stops and I try to restart, it just idles very slowly for a few moments and eventually dies. It will restart after about 20 minutes, but it takes forever to mow my small lawn this way.

It's brand new and I paid way too much for the hassle.

Jul 03, 2010
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Awful mower
by: Anonymous

I have the same issue. Once the lawnmower stops and I try to restart, it just idles very slowly for a few moments and eventually dies. It will restart after about 20 minutes, but it takes forever to mow my small lawn this way.

It's brand new and I paid way too much for the hassle.

Jun 16, 2010
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You never know...
by: Anonymous

Did you properly fill the engine with oil when you brought it home?

Jun 04, 2010
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Don't Know What the Problem is with yours!
by: Anonymous

I have been using my HRX217HXA professionally for over a year now. It mows 3 lawns a week and it does it flawlessly. Other than having to adjust the throttle cable once I haven't had any problems with mine! Who knows what the problem with yours is but mine still starts on the first pull!

Oct 29, 2009
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broke straight away
by: Patti

My very expensive Honda lawnmower only worked for one cut. The second time we took it out, it cut three swipes of our back lawn, sputtered and died. It will not restart. Home Depot offered to send it out for repair!

Apr 16, 2009
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not mulching.. pfft
by: Anonymous

yea, did you ever clean out under the deck?

Dec 03, 2008
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Even HONDA's need maintenance
by: HRX owner

The first time you used the mower you loved the way it mulched, but by the third time you hated the way it mulched. ANY mower needs to have the underside of the deck cleaned of grass buildup, especially when cutting tall wet grass. As far as stopping all the time maybe you should have tried filling the gas tank.

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