Read my post number 18...
If they are willing to ship to a addy in the US then why not to a freight forwarder. My opinion stands. They have their money no matter where it goes
I am sure there are many also who cuss at the word predator. Your sample size of one, is statistically irrelevant. While you had a bad experience, and others may have also. I would bet that you would find the predator to be a much worse decision. But hey, you get to make that twice, to one Honda. Suggesting that a cheap knockoff is better than the engineered original is disingenuous at best.I always get a kick out of the Honda saying 'You meet the nicest people on a Honda, should be, 'Your wallet gets much lighter with a Honda'...
Read my post number 18...
On the flip side, has anyone had a problem with a Predator engine?
You are the one stated no one ever complained, so I replied. Simply the dealer submitted a claim saying the end user (me) caused the failure due lack of lubrication which I found interesting as it was at 6 hours and it was full. No biggie, went to the landfill and I run Preds now. End of story. End of answer.
I'm sure there are. However at less than half the cost of a comparable Honda, the bad taste of failure is a lot less. None of the 3 I have, have caused me any issues at all. The one on the pressure washer is 6 years old, still on the OEM spark plug, clean the AF and change the oil every fall. Starts second pull. I'm good with that.
I have one on my log splitter. It's been sitting for 2 years. I'm tempted to bring it out, dust it off, check the oil, and see of the 2 year old E10 gas is still good. Maybe in the end of June or start of July.
We'll see. No stabil added. I did use the fuel shutoff switch before I shut it down, so maybe not.
Very few issues doing this with my 2422. The charging capacity for running lights and pto solenoid, etc, along with the different drive shaft diameter are the major problems. Just buy a new coupling half (1") for the new engine. I am currently using a charger to keep the battery charged, but the engine works great so far (about three months). Starts easily and no issues. any suggestions for charging are welcome.
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My Honda issue came with an engine that came with a piece of equipment I bought, I would never purchase one either. The asking price compared to other engines on the market is way outta line.
Tecumseh's are chronic oil burners from the get go and the carbs were always touchy too.
I have a Predator 212cc 6.5hp on my dump from seat collection system I purchased used 7 years ago. I was concerned so I bought a backup new with a coupon on sale for $56.00 to keep on the shelf. The original looked tired but I use Mobil 1 and check every time I use it. The Predator has surprised me completely. I have played with small engines as a hobby for over 40 years and for the price, this thing takes a beating. I did however put a oem HONDA air cleaner on it rather than a foam pad. the air cleaner needs service often and the foam pad would have failed terribly.
