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luey
30-01-2010, 02:38 PM
i have a newish honda push mower not sure of the model number hru something it's called the buffalo buck i think it's the domestic model. it's really gutless and can only half fill the catcher. the blades are fine. anyone know how to get a bit more grunt out of these. cheers

ian
30-01-2010, 04:14 PM
it is the domestic model with the 160 cc non sleeved engine if it is newish i would take it back to the dealer as a warranty job before i tried doing anything else to it as it should have a 4 year domestic/ 1 year commercial warranty

luey
30-01-2010, 06:05 PM
i bought it off a mates brother so i didn't get the warranty. i'm pretty sure it's running the way it should i just wanna know if i can modify it to get a bit more out of it

Redeye
30-01-2010, 07:59 PM
http://www.indmowing.com.au/forum/index.php?

luey
31-01-2010, 05:12 AM
sorry redeye i your reply didn't come through

Redeye
31-01-2010, 09:39 AM
Go to "General equipment discussions", third page, there is a thread on "Honda HRU 216 modifications" that may help you

Andy B
31-01-2010, 09:41 AM
Is it power or speed you after... power. :i dunno:

luey
02-03-2010, 06:15 AM
power is what i'm after

SouthCoast Walker
02-03-2010, 07:51 PM
power is what i'm after


Rip the Honda off and bolt a 6hp Kwaka on it ;frosty;

MowerRob
02-03-2010, 08:04 PM
to get the max revs out of your machine u have to bend ya governing spring(u can adjust a screw or move the spring into different holes but it wont give u max revs).
quite hard to explain in writing got to take the protector plate off 2 10mm screws bottom right there is a spring if u have your machine running and grab a pair of long nose pliers u grab the hook of the spring and bend it in and u should hear ya revs increase.'
As I said much easier if someone shows u , try and see if someone local around u has done it and can show u. I do it for most of the Jimmies in my area.
Or even have a search on this forum cos im sure its been mentioned and more detailed b4

Redeye
02-03-2010, 08:37 PM
How come these questions are always in reference to hondas?

Just saying :who-knows

Get a Kawa!

dave hirst
03-03-2010, 10:04 PM
i see mentions of the kwaka , but what mowers come with this motor, the only one i can find is the proscape, but is this not a lot heavier than the honda.
due for a new 196 soon so interested in the alternatives. Motor is ok at 7years old but the body is cactus.
(thread hijack)

greasemonkey
04-03-2010, 02:48 PM
If you are after a decent mower with a Kawasaki engine get a Bushranger. Distributed by Powerup Lawncare Products (Gripskes)

geoff
04-03-2010, 03:45 PM
greasemonkey , on the subject of the cox cone , is the aftermarket any good?