Howdy, all.
The motor on my trustworthy (12 years) Honda Harmony 215 lawn mower is finally starting to show it's age. Carb isn't working right and is defying my attempts to fix it. While working on it today, I managed to break the starter cord.
This mower used to get a lot of use, but my walk-behind grass cutting needs have dimished. I now only need the lawn mower for light duty service immediately around my cabin. No more than a 15 minute job every two weeks.
So, the choices are:
1. Replace carb and pull cord parts on the Honda. Probably $50, but not a guaranteed fix, if the problem is other wear-related issues on the motor.
2. Buy a cheap push mower at Wally World or Northern Tool.
3. Buy a Predator replacment engine for about $80 after coupon at Harbor Freight. Supposed to be a drop-in replacement.
The appealing thing about the Predator is that the Honda has a plastic (no rust) mower deck, and a three sped rear drive that works well. If the Predator motor is any good and bolts right up, it's the most appealing solution.
Anybody use one of these motors?
The motor on my trustworthy (12 years) Honda Harmony 215 lawn mower is finally starting to show it's age. Carb isn't working right and is defying my attempts to fix it. While working on it today, I managed to break the starter cord.
This mower used to get a lot of use, but my walk-behind grass cutting needs have dimished. I now only need the lawn mower for light duty service immediately around my cabin. No more than a 15 minute job every two weeks.
So, the choices are:
1. Replace carb and pull cord parts on the Honda. Probably $50, but not a guaranteed fix, if the problem is other wear-related issues on the motor.
2. Buy a cheap push mower at Wally World or Northern Tool.
3. Buy a Predator replacment engine for about $80 after coupon at Harbor Freight. Supposed to be a drop-in replacement.
The appealing thing about the Predator is that the Honda has a plastic (no rust) mower deck, and a three sped rear drive that works well. If the Predator motor is any good and bolts right up, it's the most appealing solution.
Anybody use one of these motors?