Honda self propelled mowers have an inherent design problem, they can't be pulled backwards. This is Honda mowers, not Honda engines. If you release the self propelled lever, paddles, so the mower is not moving forward, you can't pull it backwards. If the engine is not running, you can still not pull it backwards. This makes it difficult to maneuver in small areas, under bushes, pulling it out of a shed, garage. And since Honda mowers are rear wheel drive, you can't lean back on the rear wheels, lifting the front wheels off the ground, to pull it backward.The
However, I love Honda engines! They are very smooth running, maybe because of the dozen or so holes in the fuel jet tube.
However, I love Honda engines! They are very smooth running, maybe because of the dozen or so holes in the fuel jet tube.