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I purchased a Honda HRX217HYA about 4 years ago and its been running fine. Out of storage this season I've noticed what appears to me to be a drivetrain issue. When engaged only the left rear wheel drives rather than both wheels. (Frankly, I'm not certain this is incorrect but don't believe...

Living in Connecticut I prepped my Honda HRX217HYA for storage some time ago. I had some time and decided to sharpen the blades instead of waiting for spring. I put the mower on it's left side and noticed a small pool of oil when I finished. The oil apparently came from the carburetor...

Yesterday (August 31) the EPA issued a waiver allowing additional ethanol in gasoline as a result of the impacts on refining due to hurricane Harvey. The waiver effects 12 states in the southeast US and DC. I suggest anyone in those states who are concerned about the effect of ethanol on small...

Please help me by identifying the weed shown in the attached photos. I didn't even notice this last mow but now it's completely taken over an 8X8 area crowding out or somehow killed everything else. It's in a fairly sunny area although north sloping. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

I mow about weekly from April 15th to October 15th, that's around 28 times preseason. Each mowing takes 1 1/2 hours (front and back), so I mow around 42 hours per year. I sharpen the blades at the start of the season and at mid-season or so, meaning I sharpen the blades every 21 hours, give or...

I have a Craftsman push mower with rear bagger, 917.388861, and want to replace the blade. I've read that some blades don't provide enough force to properly fill the rear bag. Is this correct? If so, please suggest a blade brand to avoid this problem and perhaps a source. I've looked at...

Picking up leaves I hit a baseball size rock which caused my blade to loosen a little. Now I can't get the blade to stay tight for more than 50 yards. I'm going to replace the blade but noticed the blade adapter has a small amount of play because the sprocket does not fit snugly to what I...