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    Quote Originally Posted by GQdude View Post
    Honda recall for the domestic HRU19 mower.
    https://www.productsafety.gov.au/rec...n-mower-my2018
    It's not the domestic it's the HRU196 with the GXV160 as this is the same engine as the 21" I wonder if it doesn't extend through to the HRU216 mowers, worth keeping in mind if you do have any problems
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    Quote Originally Posted by ian View Post
    It's not the domestic it's the HRU196 with the GXV160 as this is the same engine as the 21" I wonder if it doesn't extend through to the HRU216 mowers, worth keeping in mind if you do have any problems
    Its all the HRU's with GXV160 19" & 21", its the motor thats the problem, sold from 3 September 2018 - 21 February 2019 best to check your Frame Number listed on the website.

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    Honda HRU216 Clutch
    The 216 with a clutch version have been around for awhile now with the M1 & M2 has anyone out there ever worn out a clutch that needed replacing ?

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    In find the standard clutch slips very easily even when new.

    I replace with an aftermarket one with a grey coating and it never wears out. I've rotated the same few discs over every mower for years now lol

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    Ok thanks
    After 3 "D" versions over the years this is my first winter season using a blade brake Honda mower in the 216 range,not overly impressed using the extra clutch brake lever.Designed for dummies

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    Quote Originally Posted by BeetleJuice View Post
    Honda HRU216 Clutch
    The 216 with a clutch version have been around for awhile now with the M1 & M2 has anyone out there ever worn out a clutch that needed replacing ?
    I busted a clutch cable but I don't think I've ever had the clutch replaced. My HRU216M2 has been going for 7 years now. **** where does the time go.

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    I bought a HRU216M3 about 3 months ago. I find the clutch slips very easily in overgrown or wet grass. Never had the problem with my previous 216's. I asked my mower shop what has changed and they said nothing, probably just need to increase the rpm's, which I'm not keen on doing.
    Also, without the snorkel I'm having clean the air filter daily when dusty as compared to only using 2 filters a year with the M2.

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    increasing the revs wont stop the clutch slipping.....




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    Yeah revs will just burn out the clutch quicker

    I've found the stock clutch slips in long wet grass very easily.... sounds like engine is bogging down but it's just blades slowing... ridiculous

    If you only ever mow regular lawns you may never notice


    Best thing I ever did was put that aftermarket clutch on

    Easiest way to test if the clutch isn't holding strong enough is to flip mower on side... if you can turn blade carrier around by hand without excessive effort then that's how easy it's gonna slip when mowing.... with the new clutch I can just turn it with a huge effort

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    Quote Originally Posted by BeetleJuice View Post
    Ok thanks
    After 3 "D" versions over the years this is my first winter season using a blade brake Honda mower in the 216 range,not overly impressed using the extra clutch brake lever.Designed for dummies
    I must say that besides the slipping issues..... it's a great feature... I would never go back to a mower without it... empty catcher without crap flying everywhere.... drive back to truck with grass bags on top without blades going etc...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris B View Post
    I must say that besides the slipping issues..... it's a great feature... I would never go back to a mower without it... empty catcher without crap flying everywhere.... drive back to truck with grass bags on top without blades going etc...
    Some of us are catcherless
    i still have a 216D i use and would prefer that.The M2 sits as backup,everyone uses what suites them best.

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    Fair enough... I think they could do a lot better that's for sure.... Stihl has an EFI chainsaw and cut off saw and Honda gives us this lol

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    Has anyone with a 216m3 managed to fit a snorkel?

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    Quote Originally Posted by GQdude View Post
    Has anyone with a 216m3 managed to fit a snorkel?
    I know that a 216M2 fits the 216D,so it should fit the M3

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