The Honda 16571-ZL8-850 is a genuine OEM Control Lever designed for GC135, GC160, and GC190 horizontal shaft engines, EN2000 and EN2500 generators, and HS520 and HS720 single-stage snow blowers. As a direct Honda OEM component, this lever is manufactured to the same standards as the original part it replaces, ensuring correct travel, tension, and response at the throttle or choke linkage. Confirm your unit's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at specific serial breaks across this wide range of equipment.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM — sourced directly from Honda, this Control Lever matches the original lever's geometry and pivot dimensions exactly, so linkage travel and cable engagement behave as designed
- Broad Equipment Coverage — a single part number serves GC135, GC160, and GC190 horizontal shaft engines, EN2000 and EN2500 generators, and HS520 and HS720 single-stage snow blowers, including machines across multiple application types
- Check Your Serial Number — Honda supersedes control components at serial breaks; verify your machine's serial number against the fitment table to confirm this is the correct lever for your specific unit
- Responsive Throttle and Choke Control — a worn or damaged control lever produces imprecise cable actuation, leading to erratic engine speed, hard starting, or failure to hold a set throttle position; a new OEM lever restores crisp, predictable response
The Control Lever is the mechanical link between the operator's hand and the engine's throttle or choke mechanism. It pivots on a fixed point and translates the movement of a cable or rod into a precise change in carburetor position, governing how much air and fuel the engine draws in. When the lever becomes bent, worn at its pivot, or broken, the engine loses the ability to hold a steady speed or start reliably — replacing it with a genuine OEM part restores full control authority and keeps the machine responding accurately to operator inputs.
Part Details
| Part Number | 16571-ZL8-850 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Control Lever |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EN2000, EN2500 | All |
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GC135, GC160, GC190 | All |
| Single-Stage Snow Blower | HS520, HS720 | All |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
Every part is verified against the manufacturer's part number before it ships, so what you order is what arrives. We carry parts from leading OEM brands and our own DHS Quality Parts line of professional aftermarket components. Need help finding the right part? Our team is available to confirm compatibility whenever you need it. Orders are processed fast to keep your jobs on track. We don't just sell parts. We keep you jobsite ready.
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