The Honda 42661-VE2-800 Pinion Gear (12T) is a genuine OEM component designed for HRB215, HRB216, HRB217, HRM215, HRR216, HRS216, HRT216, and HRZ216 lawn mowers. As a direct Honda OEM part, this gear is manufactured to the exact tooth count and dimensional specifications the drivetrain demands. Confirm your mower's model and serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks and the correct gear depends on your specific production run.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Tooth Geometry — the 12-tooth profile is cut to Honda's specification, ensuring correct mesh with mating drivetrain components and smooth, consistent power transfer to the wheels.
- Direct OEM Replacement — sourced from Honda, this pinion gear drops in as a like-for-like swap with no rework required on mating components.
- Broad Model Coverage — fits HRB215, HRB216, HRB217, HRM215, HRR216, HRS216, HRT216, and HRZ216 Honda lawn mowers; verify your serial number against the fitment table to confirm the correct variant for your unit.
- Drivetrain Performance — a worn or chipped pinion gear causes slipping self-propel engagement and uneven ground speed; replacing it restores the responsive, predictable drive the mower was built to deliver.
The pinion gear is a small but critical component in the self-propelled drive system of these Honda walk-behind mowers. It meshes with the transmission output to transfer engine power to the rear wheels, giving the operator consistent ground-speed control across varying terrain. When the gear's teeth wear down or chip — typically from prolonged use or debris ingestion — drive engagement becomes erratic or fails entirely, making the mower difficult to control on slopes and reducing mowing efficiency. Replacing this part with the correct 12-tooth Honda OEM gear restores full drivetrain engagement and the predictable self-propelled performance these mowers are known for.
Part Details
| Part Number | 42661-VE2-800 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Pinion Gear (12T) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Mower | HRB215, HRB216, HRB217, HRM215, 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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