Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): honda hrx217, constriction, honda hrx217


Question
Mower dies when I engage the blades, it has a good idle.

Answer
   Try choking it partially when engaging the blades, if it stays running then, the constriction is in the carb, and you would have to disassemble and clean out the jets.

Since  I have received a bad grade for my short response I will have to revise a bit.

Then of course, I should have covered all my bases, and suggested
that if that didn't work, you would get back to me and we could
check a few other things, I usually put that in my responses, but that is quite assumed by all as how it works.

Been kind of busy here lately, so I will have to put the
responsibility of following up on you the guys needing free help.

There are a few possible problem areas that could cause your problem,
but...........