My brand new Honda (HRR216K9VKA) has rust on the drive shaft.
I used it for the first time three weeks ago - 5 days later, I hosed off the underside and scrubbed off the grass and dirt with a nylon brush. I then wiped off the excess water and let the sun dry it for an hour or so. I then rolled the mower back into the outdoor shed.
Yesterday, I mowed again (30 minute chore on my property). Today, I wheeled out the mower to clean it again and I noticed on the drive shaft a set of rust spots.
Is this normal? I thought I was being pretty careful with my new pride and joy but obviously, some water pooled from the last time I hosed it off and dripped on the drive shaft.
Tell me if I'm being paranoid or if I should take the mower back.
Steve
I used it for the first time three weeks ago - 5 days later, I hosed off the underside and scrubbed off the grass and dirt with a nylon brush. I then wiped off the excess water and let the sun dry it for an hour or so. I then rolled the mower back into the outdoor shed.
Yesterday, I mowed again (30 minute chore on my property). Today, I wheeled out the mower to clean it again and I noticed on the drive shaft a set of rust spots.
Is this normal? I thought I was being pretty careful with my new pride and joy but obviously, some water pooled from the last time I hosed it off and dripped on the drive shaft.
Tell me if I'm being paranoid or if I should take the mower back.
Steve