The Honda 16260-ZE2-723 Manual Choke Stay Assembly is a genuine OEM component designed for GX240, GX270, GX340, and GX390 horizontal shaft engines, as well as EB3500, EB5000, EB6500, EM3500, EM3800, EM5000, EM6500, EW140, and EW171 generators and welder generators. As a direct Honda OEM replacement, this assembly matches the original part precisely, ensuring the choke linkage operates exactly as Honda engineered it. Confirm your unit's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda updates part numbers at specific serial breaks.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM — sourced directly from Honda, this assembly carries the same part number 16260-ZE2-723 and meets the same specifications as the part installed at the factory, so the choke mechanism operates without adjustment or modification.
- Broad Compatibility — fits GX240, GX270, GX340, and GX390 horizontal shaft engines, plus the EB3500, EB5000, EB6500, EM3500, EM3800, EM5000, EM6500, EW140, and EW171 generators and welder generators.
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda revises parts at serial number breakpoints; always cross-reference your machine's serial number with the fitment table to confirm this is the correct assembly for your unit.
- Choke Control Integrity — a worn or damaged stay assembly causes the manual choke to bind, stick, or fail to hold position, making cold starts unpredictable and difficult; a correct replacement restores smooth, positive choke actuation.
The Manual Choke Stay Assembly is the structural bracket that anchors and guides the manual choke linkage on the carburetor. It holds the choke lever in the position the operator selects — open or closed — so the engine receives the correct air-fuel mixture during cold starting. When the stay assembly is bent, cracked, or worn, the choke cannot hold its set position reliably, leading to hard starting, rough cold-idle behavior, or an engine that floods because the choke stays shut past warm-up. Replacing a damaged stay restores the clean, deliberate choke action the carburetor depends on for consistent starting performance.
Part Details
| Part Number | 16260-ZE2-723 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Manual Choke Stay Assembly |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EB3500, EB5000, EB6500, EM3500, EM3800, EM5000, EM6500 | All |
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GX240, GX270, GX340, GX390 | All |
| Welder Generator | EW140, EW171 | 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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