The Honda 28475-VE1-T00 Rope Guide is a genuine OEM component designed for HRR216, HRS216, HRT216, and HRZ216 lawn mowers. As an authentic Honda part, it is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring a direct, trouble-free installation. If your recoil starter rope is fraying, jumping its track, or wearing unevenly, this is the component to replace. Always confirm your mower's model and serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda updates parts at production breaks.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — sourced directly from Honda, this Rope Guide matches the original part exactly in geometry and material, so the starter rope runs cleanly through its path without binding or accelerated wear.
- Direct Replacement — engineered to drop into the recoil starter housing of HRR216, HRS216, HRT216, and HRZ216 mowers without any modification to the surrounding assembly.
- Protects Starter Rope Life — a worn or cracked guide allows the rope to chafe and fray prematurely, leading to starter failure at the worst time; keeping this guide in good condition extends the service life of the entire recoil starter system.
- Verify Serial Number Before Ordering — Honda supersedes components at production breaks, so cross-check your mower's serial number against the compatibility table to confirm part number 28475-VE1-T00 is correct for your specific unit.
The Rope Guide is a small but essential component of the recoil starter assembly on a walk-behind lawn mower. It channels the starter rope through a fixed path as it is pulled and retracted, keeping tension consistent and preventing the rope from rubbing against edges that would cut into its fibers. When the guide cracks, deforms, or goes missing entirely, the rope loses its guided path and wears rapidly — often fraying through before a pull-start can complete — making a reliable start impossible until the guide is replaced.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28475-VE1-T00 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Rope Guide |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Mower | HRR216, HRS216, HRT216, HRZ216 | 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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