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15-30 minutes
The mulching upper blade attaches to the blade holder. This is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer and used in Honda lawn mowers. The blade is available as an individual replacement part. It is made out of metal and will need replacing if it breaks. A socket set may be required when replacing this part.
Blade, Mulching (upper) 72531-VE2-020
OEM part for: Honda
Part Number: 72531-VE2-020
$22.30
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This Blade, Mulching (upper) will fit the following 142 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 72531-VE2-010
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Replaced the blades after mowed 25 X
The new blades arrived right on time &cits the grass even better than before replace the used ones ?worn out after sharpened 2X) .
Thom -
July 18, 2023
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Honda lawnmower mulching blade(s) replacement..
Have a 13 year old Honda lawnmower and finally got around to replacing the "mulching" blades. There are two blades that have to be replaced - one is mounted directly on top of the other. Both blades are held in place by the same two bolts. Replacement was a piece of cake!! The blades (had Honda brand on them) fit perfectly. The selection of these blades was made easy by the "ereplacemenrt" selection list - just find the serial number and model of Honda lawnmower you have and match that to the correct blades. Blade replacement process took about 15 minutes!! Cleaning out the bottom of the lawnmower took another 15 minutes however!! ..hadn't done that in quite awhile either! One note - I put thread lock on the bolt threads when reinstalling them.. ..just being cautious!
GERALD -
July 23, 2021
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Mower blade replacement
Received part quickly ,was exactly what I had ordered , great friendly and knowledgeable service.
Guest -
April 14, 2020
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Worked out fine
It all went well
Guest -
November 22, 2019
Verified Purchase
Easy fix
New genuine Honda part. Fits and works great.
Guest -
August 9, 2019
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Mower blades
Arrived early, was easy to install. Great job, I would order from them again.
Dino -
June 7, 2019
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Happy Customer
All the parts I ordered were correct and fit perfectly. Also, and perhaps more important, your website is very easy to navigate especially when trying to find parts for a machine that is nine years old. The Honda site was worthless as were others. Then I remembered your site! Keep up the good work.
Ralph -
June 4, 2019
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Do the oem blades come pre sharpened?
James
for model number Honda Harmony II HRR216SDA
asked on 2022-04-08
Hello James, thank you for your question. Almost all new lawnmowers and lawnmower blades come pre-sharpened from the factory and there is no need to sharpen them before you can use them. Even if the new lawnmower blade that you just bought seems a bit dull it is already sharpened at the right angle for cutting grass, and it is already exactly as sharp as it needs to be. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you.
eReplacementParts Team April 08, 2022
difference between low and high lift blades
Charles
for model number HRX217VKA
asked on 2022-04-04
Hello Charles, Thank you for your inquiry. The leading upper blade makes a major cut at the front. Then the lower blade makes a smaller cut. Both blades then continue to cut the grass clippings into smaller and smaller pieces. We hope this helps and if you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
eReplacementParts Team April 04, 2022
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Worn-out drive wheels, Blade Replacements
John - July 27, 2018
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Blade Replacement
1 Turned mower on side
2 Removed two bolts and spring washers
3 Pulled blades off the spindle
4 Replaced new blades
5 Replaced two bolts and spring washer
Rear wheel replacement
1 Removed axle bolt and washers
2 Removed drive gear from the old wheel
3 Placed old drive gear onto new wheel
4 Placed new wheel on mower
1 Turned mower on side
2 Removed two bolts and spring washers
3 Pulled blades off the spindle
4 Replaced new blades
5 Replaced two bolts and spring washer
Rear wheel replacement
1 Removed axle bolt and washers
2 Removed drive gear from the old wheel
3 Placed old drive gear onto new wheel
4 Placed new wheel on mower
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Blades are getting dull & sharpened twice .It’s time to get a new pair of blades for the next spring.
Thom - September 27, 2021
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Replaced the blades from old & dull (sharpened 2X) with a new pair for next spring. Easy change the blades with socket wrench & a 2x4x@ 18in piece lumber for hold the moving blades while loosen the bolts & tighten respectively.
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Dull blades and a worn out drive belt
Fred - April 27, 2021
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, 4x4 and impact driver
Easy, just did it
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Replacing The Original Blades
Joe - June 24, 2020
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
1 Removed gas from lawn mower
2 Undid spark plug
3 Stood lawn mower up
4 Removed the two bolts from the original blades
5 Replaced with new ones
6 Re-tighten bolts
7 Reversed procedures
2 Undid spark plug
3 Stood lawn mower up
4 Removed the two bolts from the original blades
5 Replaced with new ones
6 Re-tighten bolts
7 Reversed procedures
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New blades and wheels
Raymond - August 29, 2019
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Very easy repair. All parts were a perfect match and very easy to install. Like a new mower.
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Blades were unsafe to sharpen
Robert - June 17, 2019
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Used a 5/8 socket "rated" at 1/2" as you need a bit of muscle. Looked at the old, and replaced in that order(very important). Also, put a couple "quick sprays" of WD-40 on the bolts. Never hurts...cleaned the under deck of stuck grass.
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New blades
Dino - June 7, 2019
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Two bolts is all,I used a piece of wood to keep the blade from moving as I loosened the bolts.
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Blades were rusty and old.
Carol - April 29, 2018
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Adjustable Wrench
Removed the old blades and replaced with the new.
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Mower blades were old
Philip - July 20, 2017
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Blades held on by two nuts. Turned machine sideways and used right-sized sockets to remove and replace blades. Easy change!
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Routine maintenance
Alexander - March 15, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Took off blade bolt with 14mm socket and reinstalled High lift blade. Air cleaner cover pops off. Then remove the old filter and place the new filter in. Ordered the mulching blade for when I want to mulch.
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