The Honda 28475-VR8-N00 Rope Guide is a genuine OEM component designed for the HRN216 lawn mower. As a direct Honda replacement, this part is manufactured to the same specification as the original, ensuring correct alignment and smooth operation of the recoil starter rope. If your starter rope is fraying, binding, or wearing unevenly, a damaged or worn rope guide is often the cause — and replacing it with part number 28475-VR8-N00 restores proper rope path and pull action.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM — sourced directly from Honda, this rope guide matches the original part in every dimension, so the starter rope tracks cleanly through the recoil housing without modification.
- Smooth Starter Operation — a correctly seated rope guide channels the rope through a fixed path, preventing side-load wear on the rope and reducing the effort needed at each pull.
- HRN216 Lawn Mower Fitment — built specifically for the HRN216. Verify your mower's serial number against the fitment table, as Honda updates parts at production breaks and earlier or later builds may use a different guide.
The rope guide is a small channeling component in the recoil starter assembly. It directs the starter rope through a precise path as it exits the starter housing, keeping it aligned during both the pull stroke and the return. When the guide cracks, deforms, or wears through, the rope can rub against the housing edge, causing accelerated rope fraying, an uneven pull, or a starter that fails to retract smoothly — all problems that leave the mower difficult or impossible to start.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28475-VR8-N00 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Rope Guide |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Mower | HRN216 | 1635853-9999999 |
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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