The Honda 16260-Z7E-800 Manual Choke Stay Assembly is a genuine OEM component designed for EM3800, EM5000, and EM6500 generators. As a direct Honda OEM part, it is manufactured to the same specification as the original, ensuring a correct fit without guesswork or modification. This assembly is the right choice when the existing choke stay is damaged, bent, or broken and the choke control is no longer operating as intended. Confirm your generator's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at production breaks.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM Part — manufactured to original specification, so the choke mechanism operates with the correct geometry and resistance it was designed for
- Exact-Fit Replacement — engineered to replace the original stay assembly directly, listed under part number 16260-Z7E-800 for positive identification
- Broad Generator Fitment — covers EM3800, EM5000, and EM6500 Honda generators; verify your serial number against the fitment table to confirm the correct variant for your unit
- Restores Choke Function — a damaged or distorted stay prevents the choke from opening and closing fully, causing hard starting or poor running; replacing this part restores proper cold-start control
The Manual Choke Stay Assembly is the structural bracket that holds the manual choke linkage in position on the carburetor. It keeps the choke plate control rod correctly aligned so that the operator can open and close the choke butterfly accurately when starting the generator cold. When the stay is bent, cracked, or broken, the choke rod loses its reference point, the choke may stick partially closed during warm running or fail to close fully for cold starts, and the generator can be difficult or impossible to start reliably.
Part Details
| Part Number | 16260-Z7E-800 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Manual Choke Stay Assembly |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EM3800, EM5000, EM6500 | 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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