Honda HRN216 and HRR216 21 in. mowers
The HRN216 replaced the HRR216 in 2019. The quickest way to tell which engine you have: the HRN216 uses the GCV170 and the HRR216 uses the GCV160. Both have Honda's twin-blade deck.
Specs and part numbers at a glance
- HRN216 engine
- Honda GCV170, auto choke
- HRR216 engine
- Honda GCV160
- Cutting width
- 21 in.
- HRN216 versions
- VKA Smart Drive self-propelled, VLA with electric start, VYA with Roto-Stop blade stop, PKA push
- HRN216 blade brake
- Flywheel brake on VKA, VLA and PKA. Roto-Stop blade stop on VYA.
- HRN216 height of cut
- 1.06–3.93 in, 7 positions
- HRN216 fuel tank
- 0.9 L (0.237 gal)
- HRN216 blades
- Lower 72511-VR8-M00, upper 72531-VR8-M00
Find the model number
The mower model (HRN216 or HRR216, plus letters such as VKA) is on the label on the mower. The engine has its own sticker, starting with G. Honda's parts catalog needs both the mower model and its serial number.
Which engine is in it
Engine by mower, from Honda press materials.
Parts and part numbers
Check the number against the parts list for your exact model before you order.
| Part | Part number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HRN216 lower blade | 72511-VR8-M00 | Honda parts dealer fitment: HRN216 |
| HRN216 upper blade | 72531-VR8-M00 | Honda parts dealer fitment: HRN216 |
| Air filter (GCV170) | 17211-Z8B-901 | Honda dealer listing for HRN216 |
| Spark plug | NGK BPR5ES | Honda engine owner's manuals |
Tools you need
- Torque wrench
- Socket for the blade bolts
- Block of wood
- Heavy gloves
- Oil drain pan
Maintenance and repairs, step by step
Remove and refit the twin blades
Once a year, or when the cut looks torn.
Safety Shut off the engine, wait for the blade to stop, and pull the wire off the spark plug before you reach under the deck. Wear heavy gloves: the blade is sharp even when dull.
| 01 | Run the tank low or empty. Pull the cap off the spark plug. | |
| 02 | Tilt the mower so the engine's muffler side is down. Never tilt it with the carburetor side down. | That is Honda's rule for the GCV170 engine. |
| 03 | Hold the blades with a block of wood and remove the blade bolts. | Note which blade is upper and which is lower. |
| 04 | Sharpen and balance the blades, or fit new ones. Replace any bent or cracked blade. | Lower 72511-VR8-M00, upper 72531-VR8-M00. |
| 05 | Refit the blades in the same order and tighten the bolts to the torque in your mower's owner's manual. | We could not confirm Honda's figure for the HRN216, so it is not given here. |
| 06 | Set the mower upright, refit the plug cap, and test that the blades stop when you let go of the bar. |
Troubleshooting by symptom
Owner's manuals and parts lookups
These go to the maker's own sites.
- Honda HRN lawn mower specification (press) 2019
- Honda engine owner's manuals GCV160, GCV170
Something wrong or missing?
Tell us the full model number on your engine and what you found.