The Honda 23461-770-000 First Idle Gear (23T/30T) is a genuine OEM component designed for FR600 and FR800 tillers. As a direct Honda replacement, this gear is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring the transmission engages and operates exactly as Honda intended. This part fits FR600 and FR800 tillers, so verify your unit's serial number against the fitment table before ordering to confirm part number 23461-770-000 is correct for your machine.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Gear Geometry — manufactured with the correct 23T/30T tooth count to mesh precisely with mating transmission components, maintaining proper gear engagement and drive ratio in the tiller's transmission
- Direct Honda Replacement — this part drops in as a like-for-like swap, matching the original gear's dimensions and tooth profile so no adaptation is needed during reinstallation
- Fits FR600 and FR800 Tillers — sourced directly from Honda for use in FR600 and FR800 rear-tine tillers; confirm your serial number against the fitment table, as Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks
- Transmission Integrity — a worn or damaged idle gear causes rough gear engagement, slipping, or loss of drive in the tiller's transmission; replacing it with a correct OEM part restores smooth, consistent power transfer to the tines
The First Idle Gear (23T/30T) is a component within the tiller's transmission gearbox, serving as an intermediate gear in the idle speed drive path. Its dual tooth count — 23 teeth on one face and 30 on the other — allows it to mesh with adjacent gears in the gear train, transmitting engine power through the transmission and ultimately to the tilling tines at the correct speed and torque. When this gear wears or chips, the transmission may slip, produce abnormal noise, or fail to transfer power effectively, making timely replacement essential to keeping the tiller working as designed.
Part Details
| Part Number | 23461-770-000 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | First Idle Gear (23T/30T) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Tiller | FR600, FR800 | 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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