The Honda 16952-865-010 Valve Lever is a genuine OEM replacement designed for ES3500 generators and G42 horizontal shaft engines. As an authentic Honda part, it is manufactured to the same standards as the original component it replaces, ensuring a direct, no-guesswork swap. Confirm your unit's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks and this part may not apply to every build of these machines.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Fit — sourced directly from Honda, this valve lever matches the original component's geometry and actuation profile for accurate fuel valve control without modification.
- Broad Fitment — covers ES3500 generators and G42 horizontal shaft engines, including two distinct machine classes; verify your serial number against the fitment table to confirm applicability.
- Restored Fuel Control — a worn or damaged valve lever compromises the operator's ability to open and close the fuel valve reliably, leading to fuel management issues and hard starting; replacing it restores smooth, positive actuation.
The valve lever is the manual actuator that opens and closes the fuel shutoff valve on the machine. By rotating or pivoting the lever, the operator controls fuel flow from the tank to the carburetor — a step required during startup, shutdown, and storage to prevent fuel starvation or unwanted flooding. When the lever becomes worn, cracked, or loses its positive detent feel, the valve may not seat fully in either position, resulting in unreliable fuel cutoff or a valve that is difficult to operate. Replacing the lever with a genuine Honda part restores precise, confident control of the fuel system.
Part Details
| Part Number | 16952-865-010 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Valve Lever |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | ES3500 | All |
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | G42 | 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
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