I just got my Honda HRX217VKA with the GCV200 engine, and I really like it.I have one question about the height adjustment of the wheels. I find that with the zoysia grass that I have in my back yard I get a better cut, no grass clippings at all trailing the back wheels, if I set both front wheels to notch 4 (2 1/2 in. cut) and the 2 back wheels set to notch 3 (2 in. cut), if I set all four wheels to the same height I get some clippings visible behind the rear wheels. The manual states you should set all 4 wheels to the same setting but I get a much better cut with the settings I have just described. By the way, I have the lever set to FULL MULCH. (first slot)
The front yard (not sure of grass, but not zoysia) I set all 4 wheels the same, notch 4 (2 1/2 in. cut), and I get a great cut, with no clippings visible. I am a bit confused by the manual saying to set all 4 wheels at the same height. Will this cause a problem with the mower down the line or just forget about it and enjoy the great cut with the off-set heights of the wheels on the back yard side of my house. (zoysia grass)?
The front yard (not sure of grass, but not zoysia) I set all 4 wheels the same, notch 4 (2 1/2 in. cut), and I get a great cut, with no clippings visible. I am a bit confused by the manual saying to set all 4 wheels at the same height. Will this cause a problem with the mower down the line or just forget about it and enjoy the great cut with the off-set heights of the wheels on the back yard side of my house. (zoysia grass)?
