The Honda 23461-733-620 Reverse Idle Gear (49T-25T) is a genuine OEM component designed for F401 and F501 tillers. As a direct Honda OEM part, it is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring proper mesh and engagement within the transmission. This gear is confirmed for F401 and F501 tillers — verify your serial number against the fitment table to ensure this is the correct variant for your machine, as Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Gear Tooth Accuracy — the 49-tooth and 25-tooth profiles are manufactured to Honda's original specifications, ensuring correct mesh and smooth engagement in the reverse gear train
- Direct OEM Replacement — built to match the original part exactly, this gear installs without alteration into F401 and F501 tillers
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda updates transmission components at production breaks; check your tiller's serial number against the fitment table before ordering
- Transmission Integrity — a worn or damaged idle gear causes rough, noisy reverse engagement or complete loss of reverse drive; replacing it with a correctly spec'd OEM gear restores smooth, positive operation
The Reverse Idle Gear is an intermediate gear within the tiller's transmission that transfers rotational force between the forward drive train and the output shaft when reverse is selected. By changing the direction of rotation through the gear set, it allows the tiller to back up under power — a critical function when maneuvering in tight garden beds or extracting the machine from hard soil. When the gear's teeth wear down or chip, reverse engagement becomes unreliable or fails entirely, leaving the operator without the ability to back the tiller under its own power.
Part Details
| Part Number | 23461-733-620 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Reverse Idle Gear (49T-25T) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Tiller | F401, F501 | 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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