The Honda 16612-Z2E-003 Choke Lever is a genuine OEM replacement designed for GX440 horizontal shaft engines. As an authentic Honda component, this part is manufactured to the same standards as the original, ensuring it operates exactly as intended within the fuel delivery system. This Choke Lever is the correct direct-fit replacement for GX440 engines, and buyers should confirm their engine serial number against the fitment table to ensure this is the right part for their specific unit.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Choke Control — sourced directly from Honda, this lever delivers the correct range of motion and detent feel needed to open and close the choke precisely, keeping cold-start fuel enrichment consistent and repeatable.
- Direct OEM Replacement — designed specifically for the GX440 horizontal shaft engine, this part installs in place of the original without modification.
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda supersedes parts at serial number breaks, so confirm your engine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering to ensure this is the correct lever for your unit.
- Cold-Start Performance — a worn or broken choke lever makes it difficult to set the correct fuel-air mixture for cold starts, leading to hard starting or an engine that won't fire. Replacing it restores dependable startup behavior.
The choke lever is the manual control that moves the choke plate inside the carburetor, temporarily restricting airflow to richen the fuel-air mixture for cold starting. On GX440 horizontal shaft engines, the operator uses this lever to engage and release the choke as the engine warms up. When the lever is worn, bent, or broken, the choke plate may not seat fully or release cleanly, resulting in a flooded, hard-starting, or rough-running engine until operating temperature is reached. Replacing a damaged choke lever with a genuine Honda part restores precise choke operation and brings cold-start performance back to spec.
Part Details
| Part Number | 16612-Z2E-003 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Choke Lever |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GX440 | 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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