The Honda 16555-ZE9-000 Governor Rod is a genuine OEM replacement designed for GXV340 and GXV390 vertical shaft engines, including applications in H1011, H2013, H2113, H3011, H3013, and H4013 riding mowers and lawn tractors, as well as HRC7013 and HRC7113 commercial mowers. As an authentic Honda part, it is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring a direct, correct-fit replacement with no guesswork. Honda supersedes components at serial number breaks, so confirm your machine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Governor Linkage Integrity — sourced directly from Honda, this rod matches the exact geometry and tolerances the governor system requires to meter engine speed accurately across load changes
- Broad Vertical-Shaft Engine Fitment — built for GXV340 and GXV390 vertical shaft engines powering H-series riding mowers, lawn tractors, and HRC commercial mowers
- Serial-Number Sensitive — Honda issues part supersessions at defined serial breaks; cross-reference your unit's serial number with the fitment table to confirm part number 16555-ZE9-000 is correct for your machine
- Stable Speed Under Load — a sound governor rod transmits mechanical feedback from the governor assembly cleanly; a bent, worn, or missing rod causes the engine to hunt, surge, or race under varying load conditions
The governor rod is a rigid mechanical link in the governor control linkage that connects the governor arm to the throttle slide or throttle plate. As engine load changes, the governor senses the resulting shift in shaft speed and moves the governor arm; the rod carries that motion directly to the throttle, opening or closing it to hold a steady governed speed. When the rod is bent, corroded, or has worn connection points, the governor cannot transmit this feedback cleanly — the engine loses the ability to self-regulate and will surge, hunt, or run at an uncontrolled speed rather than holding steady under changing demands.
Part Details
| Part Number | 16555-ZE9-000 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Governor Rod |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Mower | HRC7013, HRC7113 | All |
| Lawn Tractor | H2013, H2113, H4013 | All |
| Riding Mower | H1011, H3011, H3013 | All |
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GXV340, GXV390 | 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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