The Honda 75140-VA4-020 Ball Control Plate is a genuine OEM component designed for GXV160 vertical shaft engines and Honda HR, HRA, and HRC series walk-behind lawn mowers. As a direct Honda OEM part, it is manufactured to the same standards as the original, ensuring a correct, hassle-free installation. This plate is confirmed for use with the GXV160, HR194, HR195, HR214, HR215, HR216, HRA214, HRA215, HRA216, HRC215, and HRC216 — verify your model and serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at production breaks.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM Construction — manufactured to Honda's original specification, this plate delivers the correct geometry and engagement action the ball control system depends on.
- Broad HR-Series Compatibility — covers the GXV160 vertical shaft engine along with HR194, HR195, HR214, HR215, HR216, HRA214, HRA215, HRA216, HRC215, and HRC216 lawn mowers, including both standard HR and commercial HRC variants.
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda revises parts across production runs, so confirm your machine's serial number against the fitment table to ensure part number 75140-VA4-020 is the correct supersession for your unit.
- Restores Positive Drive Engagement — a worn or damaged ball control plate allows inconsistent or lost engagement in the drive system, leading to unpredictable self-propel or blade behavior; replacing it restores crisp, repeatable control.
The Ball Control Plate is a mechanical interface component within the drive control linkage of Honda walk-behind lawn mowers and compatible GXV160 engines. It works in conjunction with a ball-and-detent or cam-style mechanism to translate lever input into consistent engagement and disengagement of the drive system. When this plate wears, cracks, or deforms, the operator may notice the drive engaging sluggishly, failing to hold position, or releasing unexpectedly — all signs that the plate is no longer providing the positive mechanical stop the system requires. Replacing it with a genuine Honda part restores the precise action the control system was designed to deliver.
Part Details
| Part Number | 75140-VA4-020 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Ball Control Plate |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Mower | HR216 | 1044831-9999999 |
| Lawn Mower | HR194, HR214, HRA214 | 1269082-9999999 |
| Lawn Mower | HRA216 | 3026885-9999999 |
| Lawn Mower | HR195, HR215, HRA215, HRC215, HRC216 | All |
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GXV160 | 1000001-1101679 |
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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