Honda HRN216 Series Manual page 3

LAWN MOWER TYPE IDENTIFICATION
Throughout this manual, an HRN216 lawn mower's type is listed
when the repair procedure varies from other HRN216 types. Refer to
the serial number label located on the top of the mower deck behind
the engine to determine the type of an HRN216 lawn mower.
You may also use the information shown below to identify the type of
HRN216 lawn mower you are repairing.
Models ending with a three-letter type (ex: HRN216VKA) use engines that were assembled in Japan and
have engine serial numbers beginning GJATK-. Models with a four-letter type (ex: HRN216VKAA) use
engines that were assembled in the U.S.A and have engine serial numbers beginning GJAUA-. There are
no other differences between three and four-letter model types besides the engine manufacturing location.
All model types used throughout this manual are of the three-letter types used in the U.S.A.
TYPE FRAME SERIAL NO.
PKA(A)
MANA – 1000001 thru
PKC(A)
subsequent
PKU(A)
VKA(A)
MANA – 1000001 thru
VKC(A)
subsequent
VKU(A)
VLA(A) MANA – 1000001 thru
VLC(A) subsequent
VYA(A)
MANA – 1000001 thru
VYC(A)
subsequent
VYU(A)
Quick Identifier
PKA TYPE
Bare handlebar only
containing a flywheel
brake lever.
VKA TYPE
Handlebar only
contains Smart Drive
transmission control
and flywheel brake
lever.
ii
ENGINE SERIAL NO.
GJATK – 1000001 thru subsequent
GJAUA – 1000001 thru subsequent
GJATK – 1000001 thru subsequent
GJAUA – 1000001 thru subsequent
GJATK – 1000001 thru subsequent
GJAUA – 1000001 thru subsequent
GJATK – 1000001 thru subsequent
GJAUA – 1000001 thru subsequent
SERIAL NUMBER LABEL
• Push mower (not self-propelled)
• Flywheel brake
• Self-propelled, Smart Drive
transmission
• Flywheel brake
• Self-propelled, Smart Drive
transmission
• Electric start with on-board battery
• Flywheel brake
• Self-propelled, Smart Drive
transmission
• Roto-Stop® blade stop system
VLA TYPE
Handlebar contains
battery box and key
switch.
VYA TYPE
Handlebar contains
®
Roto-Stop
assembly with yellow
button.
TYPE
FEATURES