Honda HRS216PKA Manual page 3

HRS216PKA • HRS216SKA • HRS216VKA
LAWN MOWER K VERSION IDENTIFICATION
Throughout this manual, the K version is listed when the repair procedure varies by version. Identifying the K version of
the mower is shown differently for K5 and K6 HRS models due to serial number label changes.
The K5 version is shown as the seventh character in the serial
number, and does not show the letter K.
The K6 version number is fully shown after HRS216.
Use the information in the following table to identify the version
you are repairing.
MODEL TYPES
HRS216K5 PKA
SKA
HRS216K6 PKA
VKA
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SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
Frame:
MZBZ-6460001 thru 6550000
Engine:
GJARA-1000001 and later
Frame:
MZBZ-6550001 thru 6570000
Engine:
GJARA-4840001 thru 8000000
"K" VERSION
NUMBER
"K" VERSION
NUMBER
IDENTIFIERS/FEATURES/CHANGES
• Push model's name changed from PDA to PKA
• Self-propelled model's name changed from SDA to
SKA
• Auto-choke applied
• New tapered style fan cover
• Fixed throttle (no throttle lever)
• Many engine changes including: Round intake port,
aluminum carburetor, new flywheel brake and stop
switch design, new breather tube and
a/c case, laser etched serial number, and new
camshaft decompressor components
• VKA "Smart Drive" model introduced and replaces SKA
model
• VKA model uses slip-belt transmission and replaces
1-speed France Reducteur transmission
• Cutting height range changed to 1-1/8 ~ 4 inches
• Quick release 2-position handle applied
• Textured mower deck paint
• Deck color changed to Emboss Bright Gray Metallic
(NH-B67M)
• Tire tread changed to improve traction
• Wheel hub color changed to Vintage Gray (NH-462R)
• One piece rear handle stay and height adjuster panels
• New front mower deck decal