Simplicity1
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I brought our trash to the local transfer station last year as I do every week. There, by the "free stuff" shed was a Honda HR215-SMA push mower. Those familiar with Honda mowers know that this is a vintage Cadillac - commercial rated Master series, 3 speed, blade brake, battery start mower complete with grass catcher from the early 90's that originally cost near $900. As a tinkerer, I have to say my palms got sweaty immediately!
I loaded it in the truck, brought it home. It was obvious it had been stored a long time. Before trying to start it, I went completely through it. The spark was good and the original oil was dark but full - a good sign. Long story short, it fired up but wouldn't stay running. I tore the carb down three times, each time finding another port that I had missed. In the end it fired up and ran like a top. The only thing I didn't fix was the electric start since the battery was toast and a new one was $80. You don't need electric on a Honda anyway.
I gave it to my elderly mother since, being a Honda, it starts with one easy pull and I already have a Honda HR214 that I bought in 1985 that serves my needs.
I loaded it in the truck, brought it home. It was obvious it had been stored a long time. Before trying to start it, I went completely through it. The spark was good and the original oil was dark but full - a good sign. Long story short, it fired up but wouldn't stay running. I tore the carb down three times, each time finding another port that I had missed. In the end it fired up and ran like a top. The only thing I didn't fix was the electric start since the battery was toast and a new one was $80. You don't need electric on a Honda anyway.
I gave it to my elderly mother since, being a Honda, it starts with one easy pull and I already have a Honda HR214 that I bought in 1985 that serves my needs.