Description
Overview:
This Genuine Honda Governor Spring controls engine speed on selected pedestrian lawnmowers and Honda engines, keeping the throttle correctly regulated under changing load. Made from precision-wound spring steel, it links the governor arm to the throttle to maintain a steady, reliable rpm while mowing. It is a direct replacement for worn, stretched, or broken springs that can cause surging, hunting, or loss of power. Designed for Honda mowers such as the HRG536 and HRX537 HXE, and engines including GCV190A and GSV160A, it installs in the original mounting points with no modifications. Supplied to Honda specification for fit and tension, it restores safe, consistent performance. OEM no. 16561-ZM0-870 (also 16561ZM0870). Genuine Honda part for dependable compatibility and long service life.
Key Features:
- Genuine Honda part for accurate fit and correct spring tension on listed models
- Direct replacement for OEM 16561-ZM0-870 (16561ZM0870)
- Precision spring steel construction for durability and fatigue resistance
- Restores stable governed engine speed under load to reduce hunting and surging
- Fits original governor/throttle linkage points; no modifications required
- Helps maintain cut quality, fuel efficiency, and engine protection from overspeed
- Compact, lightweight component that is quick to fit with basic hand tools
- Suitable for popular HRG536 and HRX537 variants, plus GCV190A/GSV160A engines
- Reliable under vibration and frequent use typical of professional and domestic mowing
- Supports consistent performance after routine service or engine repairs
Typical Applications:
Used during servicing or repair of Honda walk-behind mowers when the engine surges, hunts at idle, fails to hold speed under load, or after the original spring has stretched or broken. Suitable for grounds maintenance, landscaping, contract mowing, and domestic lawn care where consistent engine rpm is required for even cutting and safe operation.
Also known as:
Governor linkage spring, throttle governor spring, governor return spring, engine speed control spring, mower governor tension spring, throttle control spring.
Fits Models:
GCV190A, GSV160A, HRD536C2 HXE, HRD536C2 HXEE, HRD536C2 TXE, HRD536C2 TXEE, HRD536C2HXE, HRD536C2HXEE, HRD536C2TXE, HRD536C2TXEE, HRG536, HRG536 SD, HRG536SD, HRX537 C2-HYE, HRX537 HXE, HRX537C HME, HRX537C TDE, HRX537C1 HMEA, HRX537C1 HXEA, HRX537C1 TDEA, HRX537C1 VYEA, HRX537C1HMEA, HRX537C1HXEA, HRX537C1TDEA, HRX537C1VYEA, HRX537C2 HZEA, HRX537C2 VKEA, HRX537C2 VYEA, HRX537C2-HYE, HRX537C2HZEA, HRX537C2VKEA, HRX537C2VYEA, HRX537CHME, HRX537CTDE, HRX537HXE
Alternate Part Numbers:
16561-ZM0-870, 16561ZM0870
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 16561 ZM0 870 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| OEM No. | 16561ZM0870 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | GCV190A, GSV160A, HRD536C2 HXE, HRD536C2 HXEE, HRD536C2 TXE, HRD536C2 TXEE, HRD536C2HXE, HRD536C2HXEE, HRD536C2TXE, HRD536C2TXEE, HRG536, HRG536 SD, HRG536SD, HRX537 C2-HYE, HRX537 HXE, HRX537C HME, HRX537C TDE, HRX537C1 HMEA, HRX537C1 HXEA, HRX537C1 TDEA, HRX537C1 VYEA, HRX537C1HMEA, HRX537C1HXEA, HRX537C1TDEA, HRX537C1VYEA, HRX537C2 HZEA, HRX537C2 VKEA, HRX537C2 VYEA, HRX537C2-HYE, HRX537C2HZEA, HRX537C2VKEA, HRX537C2VYEA, HRX537CHME, HRX537CTDE, HRX537HXE |
| Machine Type | Mowers |
| Fits Brands | Honda |
| Fits Models | GSV160A (GJABA) | GCV190A (GJAAA) | HRG536 SD (Izy) | HRX537 C2-HYE | HRX537 HXE | HRD536C2 HXE | HRD536C2 HXEE | HRD536C2 TXE | HRD536C2 TXEE | HRX537C HME | HRX537C TDE | HRX537C1 HMEA | HRX537C1 HXEA | HRX537C1 TDEA | HRX537C1 VYEA | HRX537C2 HZEA | HRX537C2 VKEA | HRX537C2 VYEA |
