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    Robert@Honda: Update

    I'm reminded of that scene from Monty Python and the Holy Grail...."I'm not dead yet." :tongue: Anyway, the good news is I'm off disability and back at work @ Honda full time again. We've had some reorg staring our new fiscal year (April 1) and my group (advertising) has merged with the...
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    Updated Honda Mowers for 2018

    Honda is in the process of updating our popular HRR and HRS models with the latest versions. Most of the changes are just cosmetic, while some get a little nicer hardware. Let's get started! The value-priced HRS models (version K6) get the following updates: • VKA “Smart Drive” model...
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    Cartoon Time!

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    Honda HRR Models: Rear Wheels Locking Up When Pulling Backwards

    Honda issued a Service Bulletin on this problem earlier this spring; the issue is the bushings may be undersized, causing increased friction between the bushing the the transmision's axle. The fix is to replace the adjuster arms, which have countermeasure bushings. Step 1: First, verify...
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    Honda HRR216VKA Transmission question

    There were a number of versions of the VKA, what's your full serial number? I can show you how to add/check oil for the trans...here's a sample:
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    Fun Video from Honda

    So tomorrow is April 1st :-) Here's a video from Honda one day early:
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    Oil Change Tip (literal)

    So you've got a mower that must be tipped over to drain the oil? A scrap bit of lumber will help increase the distance between the tip of the filler/drain neck and your catchpan, for no-drama draining..
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    Happy Holidays from Honda

    To My Honda Friends...a message from everyone here at American Honda: As the end of 2016 approaches, we wanted to take this opportunity to wish you the best this holiday season. No matter how you and your family celebrate, we wanted to share the artwork from the Honda Children’s Holiday Card...
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    Honda Airbag Recall

    Because I am a Honda associate, I am sharing important safety information about an urgent airbag inflator safety recall. While newer vehicles are also affected, if you drive an older model 2001-2003 Honda or Acura, I urge you to immediately check your vehicle identification number (VIN) – found...
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    robert@honda out for a while...

    Some minor back surgery, should be home and back online in a few days. In the meantime, I'm sure you'll get along fine. See ya soon!
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    Funny Field Fixes

    What wacky repairs have you seen lately?
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    Product Safety Recall: Honda FG110 Mini-Tiller

    SAFETY RECALL NOTICE: FG110K1AT Mini-Tiller THROTTLE CABLE / ENGINE STOP SWITCH WIRE PINCHED Affected Model Serial Number Range: FAAA-1200001 through FAAA-1540521 Units previously inspected/repaired, identified by a “green dot” located on the carton, are no longer affected by this recall...
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    Vacation!

    Outta here until 5/16! I'll be in the yellow box if you need me before then:
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    Mower Service, European Style :-)

    How posh! How clean is YOUR mower?
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    From Inside the Honda Plant, Swepsonville, NC

    From the Honda plant in Swepsonville, NC:
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