The Honda 17231-Z9L-000 Air Cleaner Cover is a genuine OEM component designed for GCV170 and GCV200 vertical shaft engines, as well as HRN216 and HRX217 lawn mowers. As a direct Honda OEM part, it is manufactured to the same standards as the original, ensuring a proper fit and consistent performance. Confirm your model number and serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at specific serial breaks and the correct cover varies by production run.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM Construction — manufactured as original equipment, so the housing geometry, mounting points, and filter retention match what came off the assembly line.
- Broad Fitment Across Two Equipment Classes — covers GCV170 and GCV200 vertical shaft engines, including units fitted to HRN216 and HRX217 lawn mowers.
- Serial Number Matters — Honda issues part supersessions at defined production breaks, so cross-check your machine's serial number with the fitment table to confirm this is the right cover for your unit.
- Protects Air Filtration — a correctly fitted cover keeps the air cleaner element sealed against dust and debris; a cracked or missing cover allows contaminated air to bypass the filter and reach the engine.
The air cleaner cover is the outermost housing of the engine's air filtration assembly. It shields the air cleaner element from dirt, grass clippings, and moisture that would otherwise clog or bypass the filter media. When the cover is cracked, warped, or missing, unfiltered air can enter the intake stream directly, accelerating wear on internal engine components and causing rough running or hard starts. Keeping this cover intact is essential to maintaining clean airflow and protecting the engine over the long term.
Part Details
| Part Number | 17231-Z9L-000 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Air Cleaner Cover |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Mower | HRN216, HRX217 | All |
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GCV170, GCV200 | All |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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