The Honda 54531-V45-A01 Lever Ratchet is a genuine OEM component designed for HSS1332, HSS724, and HSS928 two-stage snow blowers. As a direct Honda OEM replacement, this part is manufactured to the same specification as the original, ensuring it integrates correctly with the existing control assembly. Confirm your snow blower's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks and the correct ratchet lever varies by production run.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM Part — sourced directly from Honda, this Lever Ratchet meets the same tolerances as the original, so the ratcheting action engages and releases cleanly without slop or binding in the control assembly.
- Exact Engagement Geometry — the ratchet teeth and lever profile are matched to Honda's two-stage snow blower control system, allowing the mechanism to index and hold position as intended.
- Broad Two-Stage Fitment — covers HSS724, HSS928, and HSS1332 two-stage snow blowers; check your unit's serial number against the fitment table to confirm the correct part for your production range.
- Restores Positive Control — a worn or damaged ratchet lever causes the control to slip out of position or fail to hold its selected setting; replacing it returns precise, predictable operation to the chute or drive control.
The Lever Ratchet is part of the operator control system on Honda two-stage snow blowers, where it locks a lever into a selected position and holds it securely against the load of the mechanism it governs — typically chute direction or a drive engagement control. The ratchet teeth allow the lever to be advanced notch by notch and then held in place without the operator maintaining continuous pressure. When the ratchet wears or the lever cracks, the control refuses to stay in the chosen position, making the machine difficult or frustrating to operate; replacing this part restores the clean, step-by-step indexing the system depends on.
Part Details
| Part Number | 54531-V45-A01 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Lever Ratchet |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Two-Stage Snow Blower | HSS724 | 1007509-9999999 |
| Two-Stage Snow Blower | HSS928, HSS1332 | 1010501-9999999 |
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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