The mower is a Honda HR215 KHMA serial MZAM-6284313 hydrostatic drive with blade clutch and electric start. Sticker says 5.0 Masters.
The engine is a GXV140, I can find the serial on the block GJAB-7630904, there is a sticker that has engine family YHNXS 1351AA, Stamped on the valve cover is ZE9 HM10
The problem? A few months ago it just locked up. Owner THEN put in oil, so I could not tell if it was run dry or not. But I think we know the answer.
I got it home, oops dropped it from the truck to the garage floor, and that jarred the engine free. Started and ran fine.
I made sure it had proper amount of oil.
Now a few months later, it locked up again. This time I can see oil barely touches dip stick when measured properly.
I would guess the oil was never changed, and now it consumes oil to the point of locking up.
I am looking for a replacement engine. It appears I need to find a type code. Perhaps a 4 character code. One site showed the type code right above the serial number.
Not on this engine.
Do you know where I might find the type code? Or, if you have a Honda engine supplier, maybe I can work with them to get the correct engine replacement.
I am not sure I would replace the engine if this was my mower. But the first step is to see if I can find an engine. She can decide if it is worth the money.
Thanks Much
Dale