The Honda 16610-Z0L-800 Choke Lever Assembly is a genuine OEM replacement designed for GCV160 vertical shaft engines. As a direct OEM component, this assembly is manufactured to Honda's exact specifications, ensuring the lever operates exactly as the original. This part is the correct replacement for GCV160 engines, so verify your engine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering to confirm compatibility.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM — sourced directly from Honda, this assembly matches the original component precisely, so choke actuation behaves exactly as it did from the factory.
- Correct Choke Control — a functioning choke lever is essential for reliable cold starts; a worn or broken lever prevents the choke plate from seating properly, making cold-weather starting difficult or impossible.
- GCV160 Fitment — built specifically for GCV160 vertical shaft engines; confirm your serial number against the fitment table to ensure this is the right assembly for your unit.
The choke lever assembly controls the choke plate inside the carburetor, restricting incoming airflow to enrich the fuel mixture during a cold start. When you engage the choke on a cold engine, this lever moves the choke plate to its closed position, giving the engine the richer mixture it needs to fire and warm up. When the lever is damaged, bent, or broken, the choke plate can no longer be set correctly — leading to hard starting, rough idling during warm-up, or an engine that won't start at all in cold conditions.
Part Details
| Part Number | 16610-Z0L-800 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Choke Lever Assembly |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GCV160 | 1000001-4361726 |
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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