Recent content by Briantii

Synthetic is about the only thing you can find anymore. With the latest specs the oil pretty much has to be at least a synthetic blend to meet them. I buy my oil from Walmart too, but it’s synthetic and it’s not terribly expensive either. You also want to focus on an oil that is good at...

I agree in spirit, but I believe in sticking to what the manufacturer calls for and many of them call for an API certified oil just like your car does. My challenge with Amsoil (and Redline and HPL, etc) isn’t that their stuff isn’t good or better than spec but it’s that they frequently don’t...

I think the idea is that Amazon's customer density is high enough that 100's of miles per day isn't required. I like electric stuff just fine but what I don't like is being forced into something. I drove a Tesla Model Y performance and was genuinely impressed with the tech and the performance...

Very nice, though I’m still cursing you every time I use mine now - it’s for sure louder than my HRX. I never noticed that until you pointed it out. :)

Is it possible you over tightened the bolt with the nylon washer that attaches to the governor arm? Maybe spray some teflon lube on it?

That's crazy on parts prices. I know even the HRR prices have gone up though. Last time I bought a transmission it was about $40 and now it looks like it's up to $70 for the HRR. At least there is a parts catalog and parts are available.... I guess?

Maybe look at the bearings on the roto-stop system. I've had them go bad before and maybe if one was going very bad it could cause some issues when idling.

Sounds like the cable may not be hooked up properly. Perhaps post pictures and maybe someone can figure out what's wrong from there?

I hadn't noticed those differences myself. Be glad though you didn't go HRX because it's for sure about 10 inches longer than the HRN - I park mine facing into the wall next to each other and the HRX sticks out a lot further. I do think the HRX is a touch quieter, I assumed it was probably due...

No, they stopped manufacturing new ones in fall of 2023 for the US market. Something about regulations, profit margins, and electric mowers gaining popularity. Apparently they make a ton more money on side by side ATV's than they do $500 lawn mowers - go figure. What you see now are the "left...

Any chance it was simply tipped over towards the carb? That will cause oil to go towards the filter through the crankcase vent. Otherwise maybe excessive blow by on the rings.

Yep, I hear you. Parts prices have gone up too. Last time i bought a transmission for the HRR it was about $40. Now they are $70. Ugh.

Have you ever replaced the rear wheels? Is it possible there is too much play in them allowing too much camber and interference with the pinions? Just throwing out ideas since you mentioned camber. You may also want to look for witness marks on the plastic wheel or anywhere else. That much drag...

I’m not sure on the HRN for you. It doesn’t use the same design, but looking at the maintenance manual it still has pinion gears that are actually more complicated - that’s how they get the bushings and driveshaft out of the equation when pulling backwards. Ive never had wear issues with the...

Awesome! Hope you’re enjoying the HRN as much as I do!