The Honda 31216-ZE1-721 Yoke Assembly is a genuine OEM component designed for the GXV160 vertical shaft engine. Sourced directly from Honda, this part meets the exact specifications of the original — ensuring a correct, direct installation with no guesswork. Honda supersedes parts at serial number breaks, so confirm your engine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering to make sure part number 31216-ZE1-721 is the right application for your unit.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM — manufactured to Honda's original specifications, so the Yoke Assembly matches the dimensions and geometry of the part it replaces.
- Direct Replacement — engineered to install in place of the original with no adaptation needed on GXV160 vertical shaft engines.
- Serial Number Awareness — Honda issues part supersessions at specific serial breaks; always verify your GXV160 serial number against the compatibility table to confirm this is the correct assembly for your engine.
- Starter Circuit Integrity — a worn or damaged yoke assembly compromises the starter motor's engagement, leading to unreliable cranking or a no-start condition; replacing it with an OEM part restores consistent starting performance.
The Yoke Assembly is a core component of the starter motor fitted to the GXV160 vertical shaft engine. It holds the field magnets in position around the armature, maintaining the magnetic circuit that drives the motor when the engine is cranked. When the yoke becomes damaged or deformed, the starter motor loses efficiency — producing weak cranking, intermittent engagement, or a complete failure to turn the engine over. Replacing this assembly with a genuine Honda part restores the starter to full operating condition.
Part Details
| Part Number | 31216-ZE1-721 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Yoke Assembly |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GXV160 | 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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