The Honda 17850-VF9-S41 Throttle Lever Assembly (L26) (Lever=Orange) is a genuine OEM component designed for HHT31, UMK422, and UMK431 trimmers. As a direct Honda OEM part, it is manufactured to the same specification as the original, ensuring the lever action, travel, and engagement feel match what Honda engineered into these trimmers from the start. The orange lever color is a deliberate variant identifier — confirm that your trimmer's throttle assembly carries the same orange lever before ordering.
Key Features
- OEM Throttle Precision — genuine Honda construction means the lever geometry, pivot action, and cable engagement point replicate the original exactly, maintaining accurate engine speed control across the full throttle range.
- Variant-Specific Design — the L26 designation and orange lever color identify this as a specific throttle assembly variant; verify your original lever color and part number 17850-VF9-S41 against your unit before installing.
- Trimmer Fitment — built for HHT31, UMK422, and UMK431 trimmers; Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks, so cross-check your trimmer's serial number against the fitment table to confirm this is the correct assembly for your machine.
- Smooth, Consistent Throttle Response — a worn or damaged throttle lever assembly causes erratic engine response, sticky engagement, or loss of speed control; replacing it with this OEM assembly restores crisp, predictable throttle feel.
The throttle lever assembly is the operator's primary control for engine speed on a trimmer. Squeezing the lever opens the carburetor throttle via a cable, allowing the engine to accelerate and drive the cutting head at the speed the job demands. When the lever wears, binds, or breaks, precise speed control is lost — the engine may surge, bog, or become unresponsive — making reliable trimmer operation impossible. Replacing a failed assembly with part number 17850-VF9-S41 restores the direct, consistent connection between the operator's hand and the engine.
Part Details
| Part Number | 17850-VF9-S41 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Throttle Lever Assembly (L26) (Lever=Orange) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Trimmer | HHT31, UMK422, UMK431 | 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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