Honda HRU19
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We'll built mower that will last a long time – I recently upgraded from a Masport President 3000,which was also a really good machine. I decided on a Honda hru19 Buffalo premium with the gcv170 engine. Alloy deck is great! (No rusting) motor is super easy to start,single point height adjuster which is super smooth,and overall build quality is what sets this apart from most other mowers. The… Read more
only thing I'm not a huge fan of is there is no throttle just pull in engine break and start,which means it goes full revs straight up. I'm a bit old skool and like to warm up my engines briefly before using them,but I guess Honda designed it like this it must be ok?! I have put an hour meter/tacho and it's runs at 3150 rpms which is perfect for what I need it for and to keep an eye on servicing intervals. Overall I'm extremely happy with my purchase,it's powerful,not too heavy and is built to last a long time. As with anything this is an investment and if looked after properly will last a very long time.
Love it – EDIT** Have just purchased a new 2020 model after regrettably selling my 5 year old buck reviewed below for a commercial 196 model. Absolutely love the new machine even moreso than the old version! Seems to be a couple kilos lighter, prefer the newer deck design, full chute and plastic catcher. I'm taking a punt the auto choke issues have been… Read more · 1
sorted by now so here's hoping it won't have any issues like the early auto choke models did.
I mow commercially and bought this for it's ease of starting (extremely easy it's ridiculous) and legendary reliability. It hasn't disappointed. I love mowing with this thing! And the cut and cutting options? Unreal. This thing is unbeatable in my opinion (my new model pictured along with the old model on the day I sold it still working like a champ)
Have had the new model HRU19 with gcv170 engine for a few weeks now and am loving mowing with it. The weight is pretty well perfect after coming from the heavy HRU196 and after finally cutting an overgrown lawn with it today I can say it really does have more torque than the 196 too. Didn't big down once and just powered through the wet long grass like it was nothing. I love mowing with this thing and in my opinion after owning and using all these models every day this buffalo premium trump's them all. Engine is stronger, deck same as 196, lighter weight, catcher is good, fuel efficient, not overly noisy, it's fantastic
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Believe the advertisements – Purchased on 5/08/2020 for $900 at my local Honda Dealer, this mower has made the job easy. It does start first time, every time, just as they claim so you CAN believe the ads! It is clearly a mower built to last with several exposed parts being galvanized steel. It also has an alloy chassis which minimizes the weight and won't rust, with large… Read more
wheels (200 mm.) all round making it easy to push over thick grass. It has the standard "19 inch" cutting width, which is just right for most domestic situations. It has four long blades which come out almost to the edge of the chassis so there's a lot of cutting going on under there. Just by way of comparison, my second last mower was a Rover with four blades and an alloy chassis which lasted 30 years! The last one was also a Rover, but the new self propelled model which was far too heavy to push when not able to be in placed into self propelled mode, so I sold it.
Back to the Honda. It's not perfect, but it's great! Now days, all mowers are required to have either a "blade brake", or an "engine brake". This prevents the user from cutting their fingers or toes off, as either the blades stop turning, or the engine stops running. Honda have elected to use the engine brake on this model, and the blade brake on their commercial models. I prefer the blade brake safety method, although there are pro's and con's for both methods. Because the Honda is so very easy to start, it's not really an issue. There is a very generous catcher which does fill up fairly well, but there is one small annoying issue which is that as you remove the catcher from the mower, cut grass falls into two places on the sides (photo coming later as it's too wet to mow right now) where the catcher engages with the mower. This means in order to ensure your catcher is back on properly, you have to remove this grass with your fingers.
There is just one other feature of this mower that I wish I could change, and that is that there is only one speed! There is no throttle adjustment at all, so the engine runs at the same speed all the time. This is a very clever design particularly when you are faced with variable loads such as changing grass heights and coarseness. This feature is probably very good for the motor, but not so good for the user in summer if you have areas where the grass has died off, as we do here in the bush. In this situation with the old Rover, I would just decrease the speed significantly and not get covered in dust. That's not an option with this model Honda, but you can have it if you buy the "commercial" model which is around $1,200. I didn't think that feature was worth an extra $300. I was aware of this limitation prior to purchase but I didn't think about any possible negatives around it. Just out of interest, the old Rover had the air filter high up on the handle as a "snorkel" type. This is a great idea and I suspect was only discontinued by most manufacturers to minimize costs which is a real pity, as it protects the mower's engine from very dusty conditions. This mower also has what is called a "wash port" which is a spot where you can connect your hose while running the mower for the purpose of cleaning the underside. I tried it and found using my hose directly underside was much more successful. Back to the positives, the height adjustment is fantastic having 11 positions which take the cutting height down to around 10 mm., that's short! As my photos show, the pull cord starts halfway down the handle which minimizes you bending over to start it. Unless you have turned the petrol tap off previously, it's just one short effortless pull on the cord and away you go. If you don't intend to use the mower for several weeks or longer, it is advisable to turn the petrol tap off during it's last use and let it deliberately run out of fuel while running. This drains the carburetor of petrol which if not done, can "gunk" it up because the petrol partially evaporates leaving just the oil component behind. If you have turned the petrol tap off, next time you want to mow, turn the tap to the ON position and pull the starting cord until it starts. This is usually within two or three pulls. It really does start so easily which is great for my wife who enjoys mowing the lawns. I actually have to "take turns" with her. I have changed the oil and air filter just once myself, and I'll now write about this important point. The warranty information says that unless you allow the dealer to conduct all the scheduled maintenance, the warranty period is only two years, but if you comply with this condition it extends to five years. I spoke to my dealer about this and his response was that if I attended to the required items in a timely manner, there would be no problem with warranty for the longer period if any issues arose. Changing the oil was easy, it's the same way for all mowers I have owned. Run the mower for a few minutes to warm up the oil, turn it off then tip the mower onto it's side after removing the "dip stick" and drain the oil into a suitable container. This is a fantastic mower and I have only one real criticism which is it has no throttle adjustment. This will not worry the majority of buyers I suspect, who have full green lawns through summer. As for the price, yes there are a lot of mowers out there for much less money, but Honda do a have an irrefutable and enviable reputation for reliability and endurance. I think it deserves four and a half stars. Enjoy yours!
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Honda HRU19. Hate it!!! – Worst mower I have every owned. Have had this nasty, overpriced pile of junk for just under 3 years. Blows smoke every cold start and takes quite a few pulls to get it to go. When it does go is extremely thirsty on fuel for what it is. Pull cord has started not retracting properly of which my old mower had this problem at 12 years old. Only goes… Read more
back in a quarter of the way. Absolutely gutless especially considering you cannot increase the revs as it only has one throttle position. The rear chute always clogs when cutting grass any longer than 4 inches. And cutting damp grass with dew etc of any length. And this mower stops every time you have to empty the catcher. And many time I have to unclog the chute because it cloggs very often. I hate this thing with a passion and I wish I had not bought it. I only bought it because I had heard that Honda mowers would last a very long time and upon advise it would be easy for my smaller wife to start and use and also for myself as my health is declining. Well I doubt this. I had an old Rover before this mower and it would have run rings around this piece of garbage
Good work horse – Just been reading someone else’s review of the HRU19 Buck. I couldn’t agree more with what their experience has been. This is a really good mower. I am not commercial user, so my perspective comes from the average weekend ‘warrior’ mower that is ‘time’ constrained and must get the job done, regardless of weather. We only have the weekend to do our… Read more
jobs. So I wanting/need an easy starting, low maintenance, fuel efficient, easy to remove catcher, light weight, robust, easy to self service, cheaper parts, quick servicing, etc. Us, weekender just want everything in one unit. Well the HRU19 Buck gives you most, if not all of those! Removing the blade plate to change the blades (which is the way I change blades), can be a bit of a ‘pain in the backside’ just use a piece of wood as a blade plate stopper works well along with the 17mm & 14mm socket set). Spark plug, oil and fuel entry points are pretty good. The mower is lightweight in its manoeuvrability, yet extremely robust, in its build. For us ‘ weekenders’, a mower must be dependable at the forefront. It starts easily and runs on an ‘oily rag’. Very fuel efficient, as well. The catcher, is a good size (I have the cloth one), but a little tiresome to empty. Can get heavy when ultra full with wet grass. I haven’t tried the mulching plug, but I am sure it will cut fine.
Like the other reviewer, (previously referred to) I can’t stand the engine break. Why we, all have to work with the lowest common denominator has me beat, yet again. Why anyone would put their foot under the cutting deck, has me stuffed as well. Why do we have to remind users to wear safety boots, and not their thongs etc. so we all ‘pay the price’ with all this so called ‘safety devices’, which quite frankly are a real pain, and slow you down. The bloody mower shuts off every time you need to release your grip. They other chap, installed a on/off switch. Great idea, but I am not that technically wise. I would do the same if I knew how. I may google that to ascertain if I could build/install this feature.
In summary a really good mower.
Reliable and hard working machine for home use – I've owned Australian assembled Honda lawnmowers since the early 1980s. They have never failed me. I eventually update them and hand the old one on to family members. The HRU19K1 is the latest and simplest Honda I have owned. Its simple to use and easy to push. I like the mulching plug, it fine cuts the clippings and redistributes it pretty… Read more
evenly. Just dont mulch when the lawn gets real long. Mulching is best when the grass is shortish. The safety (Deadmans) brake is a bit of drag though. The engine cuts out whenever you let go of the handle. Safe ? Yes. Convenient ? No. Some general tips I've gathered if you're interested in avoiding costs and frustration though: 1. Don't mow wet grass, as the chute will definitely block up. 2. Turn the petrol tap off when you've finished mowing and let the mower run until the engine cuts out. Next time you try, it will ALWAYS start if you do this. 3. Clean the spark plug and blow out the air filter regularly as well as clean any water out of the fuel bowl in the carby before you turn the petrol tap on 4. Check the oil level and colour. Hondas can blow up like any other if the oil is worn, dirty or low for long periods of running. It requires some work but you'll rarely have to spend big bucks at the Mower Shop for servicing, because you're doing this important stuff yourself as you go along. 5. When you store the mower for the winter, empty the fuel tank completely and drain the remnants in the carby. This Australian assembled Buffalo Buck is as good as any Honda mower I have owned over the last 40 years. It sounds like a cliche but if you look after it and it'll look after you. I know this to be true for Hondas.
Positive reviews
Long time owner. Does the job. Reliable and very little issues with it over the history of owning this machine, providing it is well maintained and serviced when needed. May replace in the future with another brand or option that is better suited to needs but it has been a successful over 10 years with this mower. Used in a regular backyard.
Long term review – Have owned this mower for 19 yrs and in that time only thing needing replacement has been the starter housing which bolts on top of the mower $56:00 and took 5mins to change over and was in stock to my surprise has been the best mower ever over the year's and still runs great with original plastic grass catcher.
Honda - Can't go wrong! – Best mower ever! I bought this lawnmower in 2004 and it's never missed a beat. Starts first time just about every time! I get it serviced once a year and have just had one wheel replaced cos it had lost its tread, but hey, it's 20 years old!!! Can't speak highly enough of this brand.....outstanding! Show details
Negative reviews
Carburettor Fuel problems – Had two Carburettors replaced by Honda Dealer citing water in fuel and carby blocked. Mowed lawn 3 times between replacing 2nd carby, now in total of cost of actual mower for two replacements. I have now mowed the lawn about a dozen times and have the same problem. Fuel is stored in 5l metal jerry can in garage. Same fuel operates 2stroke whipper… Read more
snipper without any problems. Anybody got a cheap $50mower that does the same job as this overpriced mechanical crap. Regards Long Grass.
Disappointed – Not sure if I have selected the correct model. Mine is the latest base model Honda HRU19. What can I say. Considering the purchase price and what bang you get for your buck, extremely disappointed. So much so that I know I will never buy another Honda yard care product. Poor cutting, as if blade speed is to low. The throttle control system is a… Read more
cheap substitute. Their is nothing redeeming about this mower, especially when compared to my old mower, which thankfully still in running order, which cost 1/3 of what the Honda did. Never again!
Hard catcher not living up to expectations – Catcher only gets half full before it starts to push the grass under the blades leaving the motor to stall. Not sure if I was given the correct catcher as it only fits after a bit of manoeuvring. Bit disappointing if you have to empty half full catchers every time. Only bought this mower in Sep 22. Show details
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My last mower lasted 30 years, and it still works first pull everytime. I just needed another mower so I don't have to take mine from home to my factory every week or two. There was no other option for me, 30 years and still going. Show details
I was caught cutting my neighbour's grass! Even he was impressed what I did for his wife whilst he was away! OMG this is the best mower EVER! "Easy start" doesn't describe the easy start feature. The number of height settings is second to none. Most of all, is the auto throttle feature which is absolutely magnificent. The Honda Buffalo Buck… Read more
HRU19M2 is the most Fabulistic Megestical and Magnificentic mower ever built. Plus, it has a wash deck feature. Connect the hose, start the engine and it is like a car wash underneath! OMG I love Mrs Robinson I really do! She purrs and I aint talking about my neighbours wife! But when she is wet it cuts magnificently (Am talking about the grass AND NOT MRS ROBINSON!) And for all those reasons is why I bought one. I knew the mower had won numerous awards like the 2025 Choice Award and it really deserves more awards and recommendations. I regularly visit my garage just to perve on her! Love the sleek design and the big black booty. Gets me going so much that I just want to pull her starter cord! I hope to live another 20 years just to push my beautiful Honda around my yard and I hope my neighbor's wife lives another 20 years so I can also continue to cut her grass.....grrrrr... WooHoo!
Where possible I preference Honda powered equipment for reliability and ease of use. This mower starts easy, catcher fills to the top even in wet grass, and is light and manoeuvrable with plenty of power. Show details
HRU19K1 is just too good..! – I’ve had the Honda since 2017 and it still starts first time every time. Has never missed a beat and still looks like new. I understand the HRU19K1 is discontinued. However, I recommend the new model Honda HRU19M2PKU for domestic use. Show details
Fabulous machine – I bought this mower in 2010 or 2011 at Melbourne Mower Centre in Mitcham, took it home and started using it and it's never missed a beat. Starts first pull in the growing season, second or third if it's been sitting for a month in winter, the oil gets changed every second year and that's it, no other maintenance at all in 11 years. It cuts… Read more
beautifully, has plenty of power, is easy to push and fills the catcher to the brim even with damp grass, you can't buy better mower than a Honda in my opinion.
The best there is – I’ve owned my hr19d for well over 13 years it is regularly used still has original blades and i just finished a full service on it this mower is by far better than everything else out there and it’s never missed a beat Show details
Great mower. Zero problems after 5 years – I bought a Honda HRU19 in 2017. I have never had an issue with it. Will start first go every time except twice in 5 years, then it started on the second rip. Starts and runs better than any other small engine I have ever used. I use it for residential mowing only and it has always done it’s job well. I recommend the Honda and it’s worth the extra money in my view. Show details
So easy! Get the one that drives itself! – I love this lawnmower! It actually drives itself and goes uphill on incline which makes lawn moving so much easier. I actually am glad I got the petrol mower as I have only had the cord electric movers before. Show details
Great Mower! – Perfectly powered mower for my medium sized Kikuyu lawn but it would easily handle much bigger. Good size and weight for manoeuvring and folds away easily into my small shed. Catcher works well and has yet to block even when grass has been slightly wet. Starts every single time without fail. The reason I went with Honda as I bought a generator for work 5 years ago and has never missed a beat. Show details
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HRU196PWUH PUSH MOWER IS GARBAGE – We purchased this mower in July 2021 after owning another Honda push mower for the past 10-12 years, but have had nothing but trouble with this mower. We have to blow out the air filter every 10-15 minutes as it gets clogged up & chokes the motor. We have been advised that there is not a snorkel we can attach to stop this & that professionals… Read more
keep many air filters so they can swap them over as required to complete their jobs & wash them out, cover with engine oil for the next job.
Twice we have been unable to start the mower at all & have had to take it back to the dealer for repairs.
We are mowing approx. ½ acre of couch grass which can be dusty at times due to no rainfall but the old Honda mower did it no problems after we fitted it with a snorkel.
I feel that if you could fit a snorkel to this mower, it would most likely perform ok, providing we can sort out why it won't start!
I contacted Honda direct only be told basically 'too bad, suck it up!' So I will now be selling this mower on to someone who owns a bowling green (no dust) & buying a Bushmaster & I will never buy another Honda of any kind ever again (of which we currently own many).
I believe that Honda are unfortunately missing the mark now for Australian conditions!!!
My partner purchased this for me. I have a huge yard and I love this mower for many reasons – This is a good all rounder for lawns. My favourite part is how easy it starts !! One gentle pull and it goes first go every time. Great for me a woman with a bad shoulder. My yard isn’t suitable for a ride on because it has too many hills and a self propelled wouldn’t work either because it has too many small corners. I have a mixture of grass and… Read more
the blades cut very nicely as I am fussy and like my lawn to look perfect. I only use premium petrol and it seems to last a long time. The catcher is pretty standard and I haven’t used the mulching tool yet so cannot comment on that. Overall I am very happy. I believe this mower is money well spent.
Excellent all-rounder for domestic use – I paid $850 for this in February 2022 after having a cheaper push mower that left great clumps of clippings on the grass because the catcher didn’t do its job and the exit shoot was not very big and constantly blocked with clippings However by comparison this Honda cuts very well height adjustment is very easy to use and it very efficiently… Read more
collects the clippings
I do a few passes and I’ve got an absolutely full catcher so it does the job very well
It takes a bit of getting used to not having a throttle and every time you let go of the bar it stops
but the gentlest of pulls on the cord and it starts its very easy even more-so when it’s hot
I could tell after the first use this machine is a dramatic improvement of what I had
extremely well built will last for a long time and for the money it does the job very well for domestic use
weighing in at 31 kg its light enough to push forward Pull backwards for a double cut and also swing in between those tricky rosebushes
DISAPPOINTED – HONDA HRU196M I bought this mower a couple of months ago and my intention was to buy the next model up but was talked out of it as I was told that particular model was more for professionals, e.g.: VIP Mowing, etc. The points below are why this mower is not for me: Easy Start (debatable) Easy Push (I found it hard to push, especially when the… Read more
catcher started to fill up). I found it very hard to push over a thick buffalo lawn even using the mulcher No throttle (the mower runs at full speed which is annoying and makes the mower noisy) The feature for washing the mower with the hose attached and mower running I found useless it was far easier just to wash the mower down. Again there were restrictions against doing that I think the mower I originally wanted to buy would have been far better for me as I have a large buffalo lawn and with all the recent rain the lawn is growing like I have never seen it grow before so thick and lush. Sales person asked me what size and type of of lawn I was intending to mow, explained it was a large area with a buffalo lawn, but he did not budge from the HRU196MPBUH the other mower HRU196M2PWUH was more for professionals. So, as you can see by the above points I do not recommend this mower and I will have to try and sell it as it cost around $900.00.
Worst everything! – Decided to pay a premium to get the best home mower and got burned. The mower has failed to start on me 3 times in as many years, never had any issues with other cheaper mowers. I get it serviced every year and there is always a new problem. The catcher is the worst! I got the sturdy plastic version to minimize dust and since brand new it had… Read more
problems fitting the handle to the bag, now it rattles down on the mower as you're using it and creates a gap so grass starts blowing into your face. What a horrible design flaw! One time it rattled off the mower and I walked into it, the weight of it along with the hard plastic edge caused quite a bad injury to my shin.
The product is still under warranty so I've emailed Lindfield Mower and Chainsaw (place of purchase) twice and Honda Australia once and still have not heard anything back from either of them in a month.
I'll be resorting to department of fair trading and won't buy Honda anything ever again.
Leaking petrol from the get go!! Make sure to check for petrol leak when delivering the mower!! – Just bought it last week brand new from Honda dealers, they delivered the mower on the day and started it, I didn’t notice any leak. But, once home I tried it for the first time and after couple of minutes I saw the leak. Returned it to dealer expecting to get another one as I was given a faulty machine, but instead they said I need to wait for a… Read more
couple days so they can have mechanic to look at and fix it. Very disappointed. Make sure you check it for the petrol leak at the front. Leave it run for multiple minutes when delivering it brand new to make sure there is no issue.
Basic, reliable, quality 4 stroke mulch and catch lawn mower – Bought this Honda HRU19M2 just under almost 22 months ago. I mow my lawn about every second week through the year, this means approx. 40 times by now. It replaced my 20 years old Masport Quantum XTS 60 that I loved and served me really well through the years until the engine finally gave up and gave up decisively when engine case cracked. … Read more
Thought I'd take the op and try out another manufacturer - Honda - fav of the pros and gets many raving reviews. Decided to drop my cash on this basic while not cheap Honda HRU19M2, with a GCV170 4 stroke 4.8hp/3.6kW motor, with a cutting width of 19" and weighs 31kg which is not exactly light but not too heavy.
It has the engine kill brake control lever which is a good safety feature but one that I had to get used to. Thank goodness the engine does start on first pull once warmed up. It take about 3 pulls to start when it is cold. No bubble fuel pump like my old Masport. I imagine the recoil pull start must be feeding fuel to the motor so not sure how it were supposed to start on first pull when cold and starved of fuel.
The Honda doesn't have a throttle control, it runs at speed all the time, every time. Throttle control is another thing I always had. Anyhow, this is growing on me. Perhaps like cars with CVT transmission, better to let engine run optimally without throttle. I never catch. Thank goodness the mulch feature works well and grass clippings come out really small, not lumpy, probably due to motor running pretty fast, and of course cutting the lawn before it turns into a jungle.
Fuel valve is a neat feature and I hope it keeps the leftover fuel more fresh perhaps, not that I intentionally leave fuel inside the tank, but I don't tip out the leftover. Its large fuel cap makes it easy to fill.
Apparently a lot of Honda mowers needs 2 or more levers for lifting the mower. This HRU19M2 has a single lever which is great and is what I always had anyway. There is a rubber strip that I guess keep clipping from being chucked at me. On low setting, it rubs the ground. I wonder when it will harden over time and fall off.
I used to have a long single cutting blade with the Masport. Premium Hondas have twin single blade. HRU19M2 otoh has a 4 blades system mounted on a disc, so called the swing back blades system. I am concerned if grass would build up above the disc. So far, no build up is noted but I do run the motor for a few seconds after I am done in the hope to throw out any built-ups above the disc. Likewise, I use my blower to clear the top of the machine after use. Not too keen on using pressure washer or water hose in the fear of the unit rusting.
So far, this Honda HRU19M2 has worked perfectly and the result is perfect - nice clean cut, no tearing. I have just sharpened the blades for the first time and found them to be in really good condition. No rust anywhere and wheels are holding up perfectly without play. Considering sometimes I do run the mower over branches / tree roots and the parts of the garden is sandy, I am impressed with the blades.
All in all, very happy with the Honda HRU19M2 lawn mower and hope it will serve me for many years to come without problems. Sure to update this over time.
A great mower and very reliable – I've had this mower for 17 years. It's been serviced once by a professional in 17 years, although I have changed the oil and air filter about 3 times myself and cleaned and reset the spark plug about 3 times. It starts reliably 1st pull every time and doesn't miss a beat. I had a period where I had a contractor mowing my lawns and didn't start… Read more
it for almost 3 years. It started 2nd pull after not having been started in 3 years.
It can be a little finicky picking up long and wet grass into the catcher, which is a problem shared with countless other mowers cheap and expensive alike. New / Sharp blades help a lot in both cutting the grass and picking up grass into the catcher. The other thing that helps a lot with picking up the grass is not to try cutting long grass in one pass. I have found that if the grass is long, cut it high first then run over it again a couple of days later knocking it down another 3 notches and it picks the grass up fine.
The other regret I have is that I did not buy a self propelled mower. 17 years on from new and it seems a lot heavier than it was when it was new and that will be all down to the older operator and not the mower.
Overall its been an exceptionally good mower and when I get too old to push it, I will buy a Honda self propelled mower.
Extremely happy with this mower – I have now owned the mower for around 8 years and I am very happy with it. I live in Cairns and it gets a fair bit of use. I change the oil, air filter, plug and blades every spring and have had very few issues with it. It has started first time, every time throughout those 8 years which is a great indictment of the quality in my opinion. Only a… Read more
couple of niggles have presented themselves over that time. After only a couple of years, the powder coating on the handle blistered and lifted and the handle started to rust pretty badly. I covered it with good quality tape and that has fixed it. Also, the cable for the cutout lever pretty much seized after about 4 years, however removing it and soaking it in oil fixes it for several years. I've done it twice since I've owned it. Both of the issues may well be attributable to the fairly tough summer climate here. Overall, I'm glad I chose Honda.
Carburetor plays up after about 3 years – First 3 years were great After that the mower began to die after 20 mins of mowing Took it to an experienced mower place, they said you need a new Carburetor that cost 3/4 of the price of a new mower! Even they recommended buying a new mower and not wasting money on it (they were not trying to sell me a new mower either) It wasn't fuel or the… Read more
spark plugs etc
The mower still starts first or second pull but it will not rev to a high speed and recently has started seeking before just dying, rendering it useless
I paid a lot of money for this Honda, I expected to get 8+ years out of it, to get just over 3 has left me with an aversion to buying Honda again
I'm now looking at a Makita battery mower, which cost more but I bet I get more than 3 years out of it before running into trouble
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