The Honda 16611-ZL8-000 Choke Control Rod is a genuine OEM replacement designed for a wide range of Honda engines and power equipment, including GC135, GC160, and GC190 horizontal shaft engines, GS160 and GS190 horizontal shaft engines, EN2000 and EN2500 generators, WN20 and WN30 water pumps, and FG400 and FG500 tillers. As a direct Honda OEM component, this choke control rod matches the original specification for precise, reliable choke operation. Confirm your machine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks across this broad fitment range.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM Quality — sourced directly from Honda, this rod meets the same specification as the part that left the factory, ensuring the choke mechanism operates as intended rather than binding or sticking
- Broad Cross-Equipment Fitment — covers GC135, GC160, and GC190 horizontal shaft engines, GS160 and GS190 horizontal shaft engines, EN2000 and EN2500 generators, WN20 and WN30 water pumps, and FG400 and FG500 tillers
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda updates parts at production serial breaks, so match your unit's serial number to the fitment table to confirm this is the correct rod for your machine
- Choke Response Restored — a worn, bent, or broken choke control rod leads to poor cold-start performance and inconsistent choke engagement; replacing it brings crisp, positive choke actuation back to the carburetor
The choke control rod is the mechanical link between the choke lever or operator control and the choke plate inside the carburetor. When the operator sets the choke, this rod transfers that motion directly to close or open the choke plate, enriching the air-fuel mixture for cold starting and then returning it to the running position once the engine warms up. If the rod is bent, cracked, or has worn connection points, the choke plate may not move fully or consistently — causing hard starts, rough running until warm, or an engine that floods because the choke never fully opens.
Part Details
| Part Number | 16611-ZL8-000 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Choke Control Rod |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EN2000, EN2500 | All |
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GC135, GC160, GC190, GS160, GS190 | All |
| Tiller | FG400, FG500 | All |
| Water Pump | WN20, WN30 | 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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