Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Hello all. I have a hr216tda (2004) that is losing it's ability to self propel. I did some research and discovered that the transmission needs to be replaced. The trans will cost me about $110. Question 1: is replacing the trans on a Honda lawnmower hard to do? Q2: do I put $110 into the old mower or do I suck it up and buy a toro for $350? Thanks in advance for your opinions!

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