Recent content by SuperDave57

What about pulling the mower backwards? Does the hydrostatic drive allow the wheels to roll more freely? I swear the one I have feels like the wheels have brakes on them when rolling backwards. Strangely, it rolls much easier going forward but this is exactly when you DON'T really need the...

I just purchased the HRX217K6VLA model that has the Smart Drive system and that's really the main problem I have with my new mower. I don't like the variable speed, have issues maintaining consistent speed, but bigger issue is with the amount of force it takes to pull this mower backwards. It's...

Hello all, I'm a new Honda lawn mower owner having just purchased an HRX217K6VLA model. I purchased the mower mainly because I have bad back issues and have had four surgeries over the last few years and pulling on a start rope always aggravates my back so I decided on this model for the...