Would love to see Honda come out with a 30” nexite deck mower. Semi commercial. I’d be all over it.

Thank you. I enjoyed the content and just got this mower last night. It’s still in the box!

One holds the blades, one hand holds the drive.... didn’t realize that first time out and thought I blew it by getting a self propelled mower. Figured out what you just said day 2. Wished I’d been told about that. Very nice info vid. Thank you. 👍

Thank you for this video. SO helpful! I love my mower!

My Honda mower is 35 years old now self propelled,works great...and still starts first pull, cuts great, a few wear and tear items over the decades, the die cast housing is still perfect....

Great review, and instructional video! Thank you!

Just picked up a used 4 yr old model of this bad boy for $200 CDN !!!!!! The guy had 20 people contact him in under 30 mins from posting. I was the 1st to send a deposit & Ive never looked forward to mowing the lawn more in my life! LOL

Excellent stuff. Thank you!

One of the best reviews I've seen so a huge "Thank You!" for the excellent video. I bought this same model 4 days ago for its mulching ability and I'm glad to say it does the job very well. It will be nice not to have deal with the bagged clippings. 👍

I just bought the Honda Power Equipment HRX2176HZC HRX Hydrostatic Electric-Start yesterday $1,240.00 CAD. I can't wait to put this machine to test. Thank for the great review and how to operate it as well.

As close to a perfect video as one can be. Thanks.

Good tips. Have an HRC 217 and it’s been a great mower.

Good stuff, Thanks !

My ride-on mower did over 200 hours with the same oil & filter. Just changed it yesterday it was still pretty clean.

Mulching blades work great, i gave up bagging decades ago, got the mulche blade kit, work great, and the grass is better, the nutrients go back into the grass

In keeping with the hopes that Honda comes out with a semi commercial 30” nexite deck.... please also keep the clip director part of it as well.

I just picked up one of these that was only used 2 months, because teenage son was too busy to mow due to extra- curricular activities. His parents end up with a lawn service for their yard and I get the mower for $500! Thanks for the tips. It helps a lot.

What is the best height to mow your grass? I know Summer and Fall are different, but using this mower as a substitute for my rider which always cut low to be effective, this Honda set at 2 1/2 for my lawn has made it pop. It's never looked so good. And the half mulch half bag option for my one acre-ish lawn, the bag takes a long time to be half full and the clippings are so tiny. The bag is so easy to remove and replace too. Love this thing. And thanks for the help when I called about the deck spray. You guys are great.

Ive have owned the hrx 217 hya mower for 5 years the gcv 190 engine. I bought it back in 2018 at homedepot.

Do a 2022 line up of all the new honda lawn mowers(self propelled)when they release them.great videos...I like the stihl trimmer line install video..it cleared my questions on how to replace trimmer line.

I got the very same mower, but is the EU version called HRX537 HY. It is the same machine, just produced in the belgium plant. I run mobil1 5w 30 full syntetic oil with matching spec, and permanent on Aspen gas. It is a great mower.

I've had this mower for over five years now and it is the best. I have the 190cc version. Love all the features. High quality low maintenance high end mower. You get what you pay for. One pull every time. Versa mow is a awesome feature too.

Starting my third season with my HYA, bought it because of the hydro drive. I always shut off the fuel as I finish the yard and run the carb dry. Also use fuel treatment. Thank you Honda for the fuel shut off. Hands down best mower I've ever had

A couple of pointers for current (or better yet, new people considering this): 1. Auto-choke is a step-down for anyone with even 5 mins of experience with small engines. It's a PITA if you have to restart because the wax has heated up and opened the choke, but the engine temp is still too low to be restarted with open choke. But this issue is the same with any auto-choke system. 2. Not many accessories available for this, but there is one: 06761-VH7-000AH, the mower deck side rails (~$15). I felt on a ~$850 mower, these should have been included standard. 3. I would personally never use water to clean the underside, because of roto-stop clutch - too easy to get water in there, and not get it all out even with running afterwards. 4. If this is your first Honda, there are some curious, but empirically sound advice Honda gives you in the manual, that many people overlook: i) when mulching, mow counter-clockwise, if bagging, mow clockwise, ii) before stopping for the day, first lower the throttle (bet you were wondering why the mower even has one if it is to be run at full RPM whilst mowing), and turn off the ignition, and then close the petcock, iii) be gradual and deliberate when engaging what they have labelled "Blade Clutch" (which is their Roto-Stop)...it really is a clutch, and if you just 'dump the clutch' but grabbing the lever too quickly you will stall the engine (just like in your car).

I always run the bagger on mulch until the last 10 minutes then full open to bagging setting, clippings collect even when fully closed and putting on bagger setting blows all the clippings out.

I recently purchased HRX217HZU in Australia. This model came with electric start plus pull cord. TBH it’s a pure luxury with ease to start and cruise control to mow without any extra effort ❤ One thing I noticed that front wheels go up in the air when bag is close to half full. Anyone experienced similar and how did you work around this? Thanks for posting such informative video.

I just bought this mower the hrx217hya and it is simply amazing. If you are considering this mower or on the fence, BUY IT! it is a bit expensive but it is worth it, it honestly is. I couldn't be happier. That being said, I am coming from a 2003 Toro super recycler with personal pace and it only has mulch as a cutting option. It bogs down so easily nowadays. However it still runs great and starts 1st pull. It has been very reliable and a great mower but I needed a new trimming mower for my lawn care business and went with the Honda and am so glad I did.

I have the 2021 Honda HRX HYA.

Used my HRX217HYA for the first time just yesterday. Definitely will have to get used to the hand placement on the controls as it is totally different than my 10 yr old HRR216. However, it cuts very well and I'm super happy with it. Well worth the $779 price tag!

Have not changed the oil in at least 15 years. Still runs great and starts on the first pull.

Can you please tell me the additive that you used in the video for people that are stuck using gas that has ethernol (Corn) in it. Thanks for the great video as now I no how to engage the blade.

What is the upper and lower blades cut degree set at for sharpening 30° 35° or 40°???

Love my Honda mower, any word on a Honda electric hrx?

You do great videos. You should have links to the products and your shop.

Great review. Do you like this or the variable speed self drive better? Can’t decide which one to get.

Great vid. Start the machine on fast throttle you say? I think I've found my problem. Merci.

Is there a coating that can be sprayed on the deck to prevent grass from sticking?

Are there any issues when pulling this backwards, i.e. wheels locking up or excessive resistance? Thank you.

Twenty years down the road?? It will be illegal to manufacture gas engines by then, and who knows if you’ll be able to even purchase petroleum? That said, I just purchased one!! 🤖 I love the Hondas. I figure I’ll take great care of it, for when it’s hanging in my lawncare museum 🥲

Best leaf mulching is to have mower set to the second lowest notch.

Hi is Honda - HRX2176VYA is used gas as fuel or can I put petrol in it specs says gas. Please advise

Great Video lots of info on your channel. My HRX217 (1 month old) is leaking oil under the head cover, it is NOT over filled and only tilted to its right side (filter up) when cleaning it with garden hose. Any suggestions? Thanks for your help👍🏻

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Purchased the VYA today. Would you use the TruFuel 110 oz. 4-Cycle Ethanol-Free Fuel for the Honda VYA? It is sold at Home depot or what would you recommend Thank you. Thanks

The return spring on the transmission is way to heavy and eventually wears out the holes in the brackets. Get new brackets and replace stock spring with Oregon spring 05022.

Run the gas engine dry at the end of the season. Been doing it for years best way, works great on all my gas engines.

I have a dumb (to most) question. I like to push my mower and use the drive when I need it (I'm old and need the exercise). Can you do that with the HRX21K6VKA or does it "click/cause issues"? I'm hoping this model will allow it. I believe it's belt-driven

I leave the setting on the highest setting, so the grass stays green in the hot summer

Valves stick????

I have a quick question about this model. I have one and just went out for my second use. The first time, I mulched with no bag attached. This time I was gonna try the Versamow so I slid the bar over to bag but it wouldn't go all the way. I opened the bag cover and noticed it was full of clippings. Is it normal for the clippings to fill the void between the slider door and the bag cover when on complete mulch? I noticed there is close to a half inch space around the top area of the slider door.

2 question. 1st when you park it for the week should I turn the fuel valve off or keep it on? 2nd when washing the deck should I turn off the fuel valve and disconnect the spark plug cap? Just didn’t hear any off these small details! Could you clarify please? Thanks.

It should be put in the turtle position before even shutting down and let it run about a half minute before shutting off.

Hi from the uk i have an old honda lawnmower if i sent you some pics could you identify the model please? i have the serial no but i need the modle number for spare parts thanks

Does Honda have a 0 Turn ?

Please what's the best gas for this? premium gas or regular gas?

Anyone know how to fix a bent crankshaft on this mower?

If you go to your local airport you can buy ethanol free fuel from the self service pump

can you upgrade the gas tank to a 1 gallon?

Can you by pass the auto choke or not have this option?

I gave up on my Honda hrx217hya. The mower won’t start first or second pull no matter what. Brought it to dealer and they said normal! First Honda I never could get it to start up first pull! I replaced thermowax, ethanol free fuel, and new spark plug. Nothing helps

Renml❤❤

yeah I do, no more crap toro :)

Not a fan...I've owned a Honda with the nexite deck and it did not pick up the grass clippings as well as the HRC216 Commercial. The HRC is heavier of course and cuts and picks up better. Again just my opinion. Love the ergonomics especially the manual choke.

Can you use this mower for commercial use ? My father only mows 4 homes a day . He’s older and wants a lighter mower.

The manual says the opposite to offset the wheels the back one notch higher than the front why is that?

How come Honda they don’t make 30-35 inches with 2-3 blades mower :( ???

Just a minor quip: this isn't technically the 'Cadillac' of Honda's residential series - there is one above it: the HRX217HZA (in America, or HZC in Canada). It's exactly the same as this HYA/HYC, except the HZA/HZC comes with electric start :) And those sneaky Honda product guys priced it only ~$100 more than the HYA, making it an easy sell for many buyers.

Had to have the transmission cable replaced after 1 year.

And I got 3 Stihl products,

If they made this in a true 2 inch cut then it would be even better. Otherwise it's only 19 inch cut.

Love my Honda but it does have a few weak points that need to be addressed.

I think it's better just to run the gas out of it

Hose, hey, don't call them Hose...

So, where are you located, what is the business phone number? Thanks

With Honda getting out of the gas powered lawn mower game, these machines will be just as expensive as a Cadillacs My HRX217HZA is the best mower I've ever owned and I will pass it down to my son

The way you describe......you should work for Biden.