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You can no longer purchase some of the Honda generator parts and they still produce those. How long will the mower parts be available, not as long as we hope.

I guess it's time to stock up on rear drive wheels, a carburetor, blade engagement linkage, etc. Hoping the parts dealers don't jack up the prices insanely high.

So my nearly new Honda HRX will be worth more or nearly worthless?

Mine will only do that when it is first started for the day. After it warms up it is fine.

Jack's small engine is my preferred online shopping source for mower and snowblower parts.

My three old HRX does the same thing you were talking about, on occasion. It is irritating, since there is no adjustment left in the cable. I still like the mower fine, but it is certainly heavy.

Thank you for the help. For anyone who wants to remove the cover for one reason or another, here are the steps. As mentioned there are (4) tabs - 2 on each side. You pull the tabs outward, away from the engine on each side. That will release them. However, the tab near the front on the left side...

HRX217HYA lever lock disengages from roto-stop cable arm when blades are engaged When I depress the "yellow" button (13) on the handle and move the handle (12) forward to engage the blade, sometimes the lever lock (14) abruptly releases causing the blade to quit turning. It seems to pop off...

I traded my 1998 Honda mower for the new (then) HRX217HRX mower (with clip director) at the Honda dealer for a $400 difference. I have owned that HRX217HRX Honda mower since 2004. I found a great deal on a one year old HRX217HYA for $500. Made the switch and sold my 13 year old Honda mower...