Honda HR214 Bogs down??

[Dmagill]

I have a Honda HR214, and it has started to bog down alot while mowing. I would expect this if the grass was too high, but I try to cut it atleast once a week....any ideas what could be causing this??

Thanks

[vipermanz]

sharpen your blade, the mower doesn't have to work as hard

[Lil Encore48]

Try replacing your air filter first and don't overfill crankcase with oil. Honda riders are generally a little down on power anyway. You may have an idler problem as well.

[khouse]

Maybe the governor linkage is bent or out of adjustment. There may be some chaff around the linkage also. Just another thing to check. Good luck.

[ArboristSite]

The blade break clutch bearing could be rusted so its working against its self. I have run into this frequently on Toro's also.