The Honda 22529-V20-003 Tensioner Arm Return Spring is a genuine OEM component designed for the FRC800 tiller. Sourced directly from Honda, this spring matches the original specification installed at the factory, ensuring the tensioner arm behaves exactly as it should. Buyers should confirm their unit's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda occasionally supersedes parts at production breaks.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Spring Rate — manufactured to Honda's original tension specification, so the tensioner arm returns with the correct force and timing every cycle
- Direct OEM Replacement — this is the genuine Honda part, part number 22529-V20-003, built to drop in without modification
- FRC800 Tiller Fitment — engineered specifically for the FRC800 tiller; verify your serial number against the compatibility table to confirm the correct variant for your machine
- Consistent Drive Engagement — a fatigued or broken return spring prevents the tensioner arm from snapping back fully, leading to belt slip, inconsistent drive engagement, and accelerated belt wear
The tensioner arm return spring keeps constant, controlled pressure on the drive belt tensioner arm in the FRC800 tiller's transmission system. When the operator releases the drive engagement control, this spring pulls the tensioner arm back to its rest position, releasing belt tension and disengaging drive to the tines or wheels. When the spring loses tension or breaks, the arm may not return fully, causing the belt to remain partially engaged, slip under load, or wear unevenly — symptoms that can escalate quickly into belt or pulley damage if left unaddressed.
Part Details
| Part Number | 22529-V20-003 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Tensioner Arm Return Spring |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Tiller | FRC800 | 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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