The Honda 54318-VA3-P00 Arm Return Spring is a genuine OEM component designed for HR215, HRB215, HRB216, HRB217, HRC216, HRM215, and HRX217 lawn mowers. As a direct Honda OEM part, it is manufactured to the same specification as the spring that left the factory, ensuring the control arm returns to its neutral position with the correct tension. Verify your mower's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda updates parts at serial breaks and the correct spring depends on your build.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Tension — sourced directly from Honda, this spring delivers the return force the control arm mechanism was engineered around, so the arm snaps back crisply and consistently rather than dragging or sticking.
- Direct OEM Replacement — matches the original hook geometry, wire diameter, and free length, dropping in without modification to restore correct arm travel.
- Broad Mower Coverage — fits HR215, HRB215, HRB216, HRB217, HRC216, HRM215, and HRX217 Honda walk-behind lawn mowers.
- Check Your Serial Number — Honda supersedes springs at production breaks, so confirm your mower's serial number against the compatibility table to make sure part number 54318-VA3-P00 is the right spring for your unit.
The arm return spring applies tension to the control arm linkage on Honda walk-behind lawn mowers, pulling the arm back to its resting position when the operator releases it. This return action is what allows drive engagement or blade control systems to disengage cleanly and promptly. When the spring weakens, stretches, or breaks, the arm may fail to return fully, causing sluggish disengagement, unexpected continued drive, or a control that feels loose and unresponsive — making prompt replacement important for predictable mower operation.
Part Details
| Part Number | 54318-VA3-P00 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Arm Return Spring |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Mower | HR215, HRB215, HRB216, HRB217, HRC216, HRM215, HRX217 | 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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